Utility Locator - Perth

About Us
Veris is a market leading national survey, spatial and planning business. With over 450 professionals working across Australia Veris combines innovative technologies with some of Australia’s best spatial experience to deliver an integrated approach to the full project life cycle, from initial planning and feasibility through to construction and beyond.

The Opportunity
Veris are seeking a skilled and motivated Utility Locator to join our team. The Utility Locator will be responsible for detecting and mapping underground utilities, ensuring the accuracy and safety of our clients' projects. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

In the role you will be required to perform field based utility location activities including the collecting, recording and managing subsurface data to meet the requirements of the client. Occasional regional and interstate work could be required on short stints. 

About You

To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate.

• Qualifications in utility mapping, surveying or equivalent experience gained in a similar role
• Proven skills and experience with subsurface utility detection, location and verification utilising a broad range of best practice industry technologies such as Ground Penetrating Radar, SONDE, Wands etc.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with Veris team locators and surveyors
• Strong understanding of Australian Standard AS 5488-2022 Classification of Subsurface Utility Information (SUI)
• Experience managing field teams
• The ability to understand and interpret a broad range of utility asset owner plans and diagrams
• Excellence in communication and client relationship management
• Ability to think strategically and innovatively to build the services provided
• Proven understanding of a business where utilisation & efficiency is the key to success

Our Culture
Here at Veris we value providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, communities and industries.
  
We respect and honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on this land and commit to building a brighter future together.