Mine Surveyor

The Mine Surveyor is responsible for underground and surface surveying, including measuring, lining out, and mapping underground features including development & production drifts, headings, infrastructure, and stopes, using a variety of survey instruments and computer databases.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meets with Mine Engineers, Geologists and Operations to determine scope of needed survey.
• Responsible for quality of survey and associated documents (maps, reports, survey records)
• Measures underground features such as detail, line and grade using Leica total station & Nomad data collectors. Collects detail as-built survey using robotic total station (MS50) with point cloud survey.
• Processes survey using Deswik software and AutoCAD software, and pointclouds using Leica Infin i ty and Leica Cyclone.
• Delineates boundaries; prepares maps and as-built plans using 2D, 3D and other computer-based programs.
• Performs surface survey of Tailings Storage Facilities (TSF), monitoring wells, permit/claim boundaries, and other surface facilities as needed.
• Assists with other areas of Mine Engineering as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associates degree in surveying or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years’ experience in survey work; Underground mine survey experience preferred.
• Good understanding of surveying principles.
• The ability to use survey equipment to produce data, analyze and summarize into computer generated reports and maps is required.
• PLS qualification preferred.