Mine Surveyor

About the role

The role of Underground Mine Surveyor/Survey Technician is based at the Pogo operation. This position is permanent and offers an extended mine-life, providing job security.

Responsibilities

• Prepare underground 3D as-built surveys using total station equipment.
• Establish and maintain survey wall stations.
• Lay out survey control associated with face blasting.
• Lay out survey control associated with long-hole slashing.
• Update and maintain survey drawings using AutoCAD, Vulcan and Surpac.
• Prepare end of month volume and footage reports using Vulcan.
• Survey and calculate volumes for surface ore, waste, and aggregate stockpiles.
• Survey assistance for the development of mine plans and designs.
• Aid in the alignment of exploration drills for surface and underground.
• Produce results that accurately define mine operations and can be used for planning and production support.
• May also be asked to assist with mine engineering projects, tasks and data collection.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Working knowledge of survey theory and instruments.
• Working knowledge of computers and programs to process and plot surveying data.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Sufficient education to read and write instructions, perform simple mathematical calculations, and keep records.
• Demonstrated computer skills in Windows environment with experience in MS Word and Excel.
• Effective written, verbal, and communication skills to satisfy training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies of the company.
• Ability to pass a background check and post-offer physical.

Qualifications

• One year of surveying experience or technical school.
• Underground hard rock experience.
• Certification in AutoCAD, Vulcan and Surpac.
• Critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

Desired Experience & Competencies

• Acceptance of work and technology upgrades in a gracious manner.
• Completion of survey projects in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ability to work a 15 day on, 13 day off rotating schedule up to 11.50 hours a day or more at a remote campsite.
• Experience in extreme conditions, including but not limited to extreme and changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area.
• Knowledge of the Company's bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok, Alaska.

Pay

Excellent remuneration package with bonuses, insurances, 401k and paid leave.

Schedule

Permanent position with a 15 days on, 13 days off rotating schedule up to 11.50 hours a day or more at a remote campsite.