What is a field crew chief and how to become one

Key steps to become a field crew chief

1. Explore field crew chief education requirements

   Most common field crew chief degrees

   Bachelor's

   58.4 %

   Associate

   16.9 %

   High School Diploma

   15.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific field crew chief skills

   Skills	Percentages
   GPS	21.91%
   Data Collection	14.08%
   Construction Layout	7.22%
   Survey Equipment	4.64%
   Construction Projects	4.27%

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3. Complete relevant field crew chief training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New field crew chiefs learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a field crew chief based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real field crew chief resumes.

4. Research field crew chief duties and responsibilities

   • Work with and lead operators, effectively conveying information, ensuring successful wireline operation performance.
   • Conduct dry weather outfall inspections utilizing data collection units to electronically record GPS location and basic parameters of inspect outfalls.
   • Skil in Autocad, and Carlson software.
   • Crowd management, CPR and rescue breathing certify.

5. Apply for field crew chief jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a field crew chief job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams