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James A. — Mid-Level Geomatic Surveyor from Nigeria

James A.

Mid-Level Geomatic Surveyor

Nigeria 3-6 years
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James A. is a highly organized Geomatic Surveyor with extensive experience in large-scale infrastructural projects, civil engineering, and refurbishments across residential, commercial, and industrial sites in Nigeria. As Lead Project Surveyor at ILF Consulting Engineers and Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Co Limited, he managed key surveying operations for energy and oil & gas projects, interfacing with clients such as Renaissance Africa Energy and SPDC. His work has included project layout and markings, review of engineering reports, procurement and monitoring of survey services, and facilitation of right of way activities within a GIS environment. Proficient with AutoCAD, Total Station, and DGPS, James A. consistently ensures high standards of quality, accuracy, and regulatory compliance in project execution.

Experience

  • Lead Project Surveyor

    ILF Consulting Engineers · 2024 — Present
    Facilitated communication between the Project, Client SPDC, and the Contractor. Reviewed project layouts, drawings, and markings for all acquisition phases. Addressed external inquiries regarding company rights of way to aid in accurate assessments by third parties. Participated in onsite and online meetings to monitor work progress and resolve issues. Offered expert consultation throughout various project phases, including concept, design, construction, and as-built. Interpreted design drawings and validated them for facilitating construction layouts. Developed and maintained specifications to ensure compliance with company standards. Assisted in the preparation of exhibits or plans for rights of way acquisition or disposal within a GIS setting. Conducted reviews of survey-related maps and engineering reports to ensure quality and accuracy. Managed the procurement and contracting of survey services while monitoring deliverables. Oversaw the preliminary investigation and survey preparations. Updated site survey planning and execution records in alignment with project goals according to IOGP standards.
  • Lead Project Surveyor

    Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Co Limited · 2018 — 2024
    Conducted data analysis to aid Exploration, Development, and production projects. Responded to external requests for information related to company rights of way to facilitate accurate rights determination. Directed surveying activities to support capital and maintenance projects in various facilities, including gas plants and rigs. Provided expert consultation throughout project phases, covering concept, design, construction, and as-built requirements. Interpreted and validated design drawings, preparing them for construction layouts. Managed the acquisition, processing, analysis, and management of Geo-information. Assisted in the creation of exhibits or plans for rights of way transactions within a GIS framework. Executed field tasks, inspections, and measurements as necessary. Updated the GIS database concerning real property assets as required. Offered survey consulting to peers in the Right of Way, Engineering, Legal, Environmental, and Design divisions. Conducted reviews of survey-related maps and engineering documents to assure quality and accuracy. Oversaw the procurement and contracting of survey services while monitoring the deliverables. Reviewed vendor invoices for accuracy and recommended payments. Ensured adherence to project timelines, financials, and safety objectives.
  • Project Surveyor

    Dual Projects Engineering Ltd · 2016 — 2018
    Supported the Project Director in formulating innovative, cost-effective, and optimized solutions for highway projects. Maintained accurate profiles, gradients, and levels throughout project timelines. Conducted terrain surveys to determine optimal equipment placement and utilization. Communicated with clients both internally and externally to provide tenders and project results in suitable formats. Collaborated within a technical team environment. Established initial baselines and controlled surveys, including benchmarks and the recovery of existing monuments. Supervised and instructed field survey teams, ensuring compliance with contractors' survey requests and overseeing subcontractors' survey work. Verified field measurement surveys, including both original and final cross sections.
  • Land Surveyor

    Bayelsa State Physical Planning and Development Authority · 2015 — 2016
    Ensured efficient work execution adhering to high-quality standards. Established and monitored control networks. Maintained daily records of site activities and established controls used for the project. Coordinated with the client and Project Manager to ensure adherence to the construction program. Provided levels and alignments to Structural and Civil Engineers for executing their responsibilities. Conducted As-Built surveys utilizing Total Station and DGPS equipment. Engaged in plotting and extracting spatial positions via AutoCAD 2018 and Surfer 9. Performed GIS spatial analysis, network analysis, database creation and management, and development of spatial models.
  • Mining Surveyor

    Tokyet Surveys · 2011 — 2012
    Executed volumetric surveys to assess overburden removal on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis. Defined access roads and performed engineering surveys for both underground and surface water management. Managed resources and costs to ensure project delivery aligned with specified requirements, time limitations, and budgets. Prepared plans and drawings for submission to regulatory bodies.

Skills & Expertise

Education

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Surveying and Geo-informatics
    Federal School of Surveying Oyo State, Nigeria · 2018 — 2019
  • HND in Surveying / Geo-informatics
    Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti Ekiti State, Nigeria · 2013 — 2015
  • National Diploma Surveying/Geo-informatics
    Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti Ekiti State, Nigeria · 2010 — 2012

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