Field Data Collector

• Full-time position.

• Dispatched from Springfield, OR with field-based work and overnight travel.

• Wage Range: $70,000.00-$100,000.00 per year, depending on experience.
• Full benefits package available for full-time employees.

• Experience: Background in construction, field operations, mining, surveying support, utilities, environmental field work, or similar outdoor/industrial environments preferred.
• Certification: FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe.
• Technical Skills: Strong technical aptitude with confidence using technology daily in a field environment; ability to learn and adapt to new systems is essential.
• Field Work: Ability to work outdoors in active industrial environments and travel to multiple jobsites.
• Driver License: Valid driver’s license with no more than three moving violations and/or chargeable accidents in the last three years and no DUIIs.
• Travel: Ability and willingness to travel regularly to multiple jobsites, including occasional overnight travel.
• Background Check: ATF background check required in compliance with federal regulations.
• Drug Test and Physical: Pre-employment drug test and physical required; random and post-accident testing conducted in accordance with company policy.

• Values-Driven: Embodies ARI’s values of integrity, teamwork, grit, and continuous improvement.

• Self-Motivation and Initiative: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while following established procedures and priorities.
• Attention to Detail: Accurately follows instructions and processes to ensure reliable field data collection and reporting.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members.
• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Identifies field issues and communicates practical solutions or observations to supervisors and team members.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong technical skills and comfort with using and learning new technologies and software tools related to surveying and blast design.
• Customer Service Orientation: Ability to interact professionally with clients, understanding their needs and providing exceptional service and support.

• Drone Operations: Conducts drone flights at prospective, active, and completed jobsites to collect aerial imagery, video, and mapping data, utilizes rover to collect ground survey points.
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Compliance: Plans and executes UAV missions in compliance with FAA Part 107, MSHA/OSHA regulations, and site-specific safety requirements.
• Field Data Collection: Collects accurate field data using GPS equipment, rovers, and approved data collection methods.
• Data Management: Uploads, processes, and organizes survey and drone data for engineering and operations use.
• Bore Tracking: Performs bore tracking to verify drilled hole depth, alignment, and deviation.

• Drill Pattern Layout: Lays out drill hole locations using approved plans and surveying tools to support blast design and execution.
• Field Coordination: Communicates layout information, observations, and findings clearly to drilling and blasting crews.
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintains survey, drone, and field equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties to contribute to the company’s overall success.

• Safety commitment: Maintains a safety-first mindset and consistently follows all safety policies, procedures, and regulations to help ensure a safe work environment for self and others.

• Extended Work Hours: Frequently working 12–14-hour workdays.
• Mobility: Walking and climbing on uneven ground and surfaces.
• Physical endurance: Ability to work for extended periods in physical conditions.
• Lifting and carrying: Carrying, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs.
• Outdoor exposure: This position is performed outdoors and is exposed to weather elements such as snow, rain, and extreme cold/high temperatures.

• Paid Time Off 
• Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Lodging When working on jobs that require more than 1.5 hours of one-way travel, ARI arranges and covers 100% of lodging accommodations.
• Paid travel-time
• Health Insurance We offer health insurance at a cost of $59/month for the employee portion of the basic plan. We also offer buy up plan options that have lower deductibles. 
• Vision Insurance We cover 100% of vision premiums
• Dental Insurance We offer Dental insurance through Cigna and cover a portion of the employee premium for dental benefits.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employees are given the option to contribute a portion of their earnings, pre-tax, into a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). They can use the funds contributed to their account to pay for qualified medical or dependent care expenses that are not covered by insurance.
• Voluntary Insurance We offer a voluntary insurance program for Critical Illness, Accident Protection, Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) With this benefit program, employees and members of their household can receive free, confidential counseling services to help work through both personal and professional issues.
• 401k We match 100% of the first 3% of your salary that you contribute, and 50% of the amount that exceeds 3%, up to 5% of your annual earnings. In addition, ARI may make a profit-sharing contribution to your account at the end of the plan year.

Department: Drilling & Blasting
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position