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Data Technician

Audubon Companies
10 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Lafayette, LA

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Audubon Companies is seeking a full-time on-site Data Technician in Lafayette, LA to collect, process, and manage survey data for pipeline and land development projects. The role supports multiple crews and interfaces with the survey project manager in a Civil3D environment, performing data QC, field notes, and coordination with engineers. Qualifications include a high school diploma, experience with survey gear (Trimble, Leica, Topcon), and proficiency in Trimble Business Center and AutoCAD Civil3D; valid driver’s license; strong attention to detail and teamwork; readiness for occasional field work. Preferred skills include pipeline tally files, MTRs, as built surveys, deed plotting, and FXL familiarity. Tailor your resume to emphasize data processing, QA/QC, and safety and timeline discipline.

Job Summary:


The Audubon Survey Data Technician is responsible for collecting, processing, and managing survey data to support pipeline, engineering, construction, and land development projects. This role requires the Survey Data Technician to support multiple survey crews while also interfacing with the survey project manager to ensure timely receipt and process of survey data in a Civil3d environment.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Record, organize, and verify survey data received from multiple survey crews
  • Download, process, and perform quality checks on collected data
  • Assist survey crews with layout, staking, and as-built data collection
  • Coordinate with surveyors, engineers, and project managers to ensure data meets project requirements
  • Prepare field notes, reports, and documentation for project records
  • Ensure compliance with company standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements
  • Identify and resolve discrepancies or errors in survey data
  • Interface with third party teams such as construction, inspection, right of way, etc. to support on going project efforts.

 

Qualifications:

 

  • High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s degree in surveying, geomatics, or related field preferred)
  • Experience with survey equipment (Trimble, Leica, Topcon, etc.)
  • Familiarity with survey software and data processing tools such as Trimble Business Center, Trimble Pipeline Module, AutoCAD Civil3d
  • Understanding of surveying principles and construction practices
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Valid driver’s license

 

Preferred Skills:

 

  • Must have experience with some or all of the following concepts:
    • Pipeline Tally Files
    • Pipeline Module
    • Material Test Reports (MTR)
    • Asbuilt pipeline surveying processes
    • As-built Directional Drill / Bore calculations
    • Deed plotting
    • General One-Call Procedures
    • Familiarity with Trimble Feature Code Library (FXL)
    • Familiarity with Asbuilt Isometric Sketches
    • Familiarity with Alignment sheets
  • Knowledge of coordinate systems and data management workflows
  • Ability to read and interpret plans and technical drawings

 

Software Platforms:

 

  • Trimble Business Center
  • AutoCAD Civil3d
  • ESRI Arc Desktop / Arc Pro (optional)

 

Work Environment:

 

  • Primarily office-based environment, with possibly voluntary field assignment(s)
  • May require travel to project sites and extended work hours depending on project needs

Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities:

  • All employees are responsible for supporting Audubon Companies’ Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. This includes:
  • Performing duties in a manner that protects personal and team health and safety
  • Participating in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting activities
  • Identifying and reporting hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions
  • Following safe work practices and complying with applicable regulatory requirements

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

 

Audubon Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

 

No Recruiters, please!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

 

Working at Audubon

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The Audubon Family of Companies provides professional consulting solutions to the energy industry. For over 25 years, our proven reputation for operational excellence and dedication to client satisfaction has helped us become a leading service provider to some of the biggest names in oil and gas. Our team of over 1,000 of the country's top professionals can deliver a full range of consulting services, from EPCM to field solutions and operational support.
 
At Audubon we are always growing, though we never lose sight of our commitment to excellence. Our focus on flexibility and our demand for unsurpassed quality control over continue to guide our growth as they have since our inception. We realize that service goes beyond plugging in a professional skill set. Service means flexibility. Service means understanding and solving project challenges in dynamic environments. Service means communication. We pride ourselves on providing the service of the quality which allows us to implement efficient solutions that deliver immediate value and long-term returns.
 
Our dedication to people requires an equal dedication to safety. Our rigorous safety program helps us maintain a safe and incident-free work environment from the desktop to the pipeline trench. Our people drive the quality and efficiency that have established Audubon as a leader in the oil and gas industry - their growth and safety are at the core of our business.