- Job Title: Land Surveyor
- Location: Nigeria (Remote)
- Function: MATS
- Sub-Function: MATS-Common
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About Olam Agri
Olam Agri is a market-leading, differentiated food, feed, and fiber agri-business with a global origination footprint, processing capabilities, and deep understanding of market needs built over 33 years. With a strong presence in high-growth emerging markets and products across grains & oilseeds, animal feed & protein, rice, edible oils, specialty grains & seeds, cotton, wood products, rubber and commodity financial services.
Olam Agri is at the heart of global food and agri-trade flows with more than 40 million MT in volume traded annually. Focused on transforming food, feed and fiber for a more sustainable future, it aims at creating value for customers, enabling farming communities to prosper sustainably, and strive for a food-secure future.
Purpose
- To accurately measure and map farmlands within Olam’s agricultural operations, ensuring efficient land utilization and planning for various agricultural activities, particularly land leveling.
Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed land surveys using advanced surveying equipment and techniques.
- Prepare accurate land maps, plans, and profiles, including contour lines and elevation data.
- Calculate land areas, boundaries, and distances.
- Collaborate with engineers and agronomists to determine optimal land leveling strategies and designs.
- Monitor and document any changes in land topography or features.
- Maintain and calibrate surveying equipment.
- Adhere to safety standards and regulations during fieldwork.
- Prepare and submit comprehensive survey reports and data.
Key Deliverables
- Accurate and timely land surveys and maps.
- Detailed land leveling plans and designs.
- Comprehensive survey reports and data.
- Efficient land utilization and planning for agricultural activities.
- Adherence to safety standards and regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
- At least 4 years of experience as a surveyor
- Proven experience in land surveying, with a strong emphasis on land leveling.
- Proficiency in using surveying equipment, such as total stations, GPS receivers, and data collection software.
- Strong knowledge of surveying principles, techniques, and standards.
- Ability to interpret and analyze survey data.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to work in field conditions, including varying weather and terrain.
- Familiarity with agricultural practices and land management is a plus.
