Open Pit Mine Surveyor
Full time @Land Surveys posted 9 months ago in Surveying and Mapping Services Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 48502
Job Description
About the job
Your responsibilities will include conducting surveys with GPS, scanners and UAV to supporting mining operations. All work to be undertaken with safety and accuracy in mind. You’ll work with cutting-edge technology and have opportunities for career advancement.
This permanent role offers a lifestyle-friendly 8/6 FIFO roster and access to dedicated experienced surveying technical support. Apply now to be part of our mining team and make a significant impact on our open pit projects.
Role Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Mine Surveyor with experience in open pit mining to support our operations. Reporting to the Mining Operations Manager, you will play a crucial role in providing accurate survey data and technical support to optimise mining activities and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct precise and timely surveying of open pit mining areas, waste and ore stockpiles, pit wall monitoring, and any heritage/clearing areas.
- EOM reporting on Pit and stockpile volumes
- Generate regular plans to support mine planning and operational decision-making.
- Collaborate closely with mining engineers, geologists, and operational teams to provide essential survey support.
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols and environmental regulations during surveying activities.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at optimising survey processes and data accuracy.
About You
- WA Authorised Mine Surveyor (Grade 1 or 2) or the ability to work towards Preferred.
- 2+ years mine surveying experience desirable and sound understanding of survey principles. (Entry level qualified surveyors are also encouraged to apply)
- Positive health and safety attitude
- Competent with presenting and communicating information in a clear and timely manner.
- Computer literate, with a good attention to detail and ability to maintain a high standard of work.
- Solid analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Excellent time management and prioritisation of stakeholder requirements.
- Self-motivated and proactive to achieve individual, team and business goals.
Key Requirements
- Diploma/Advanced Diploma or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Surveying, Geomatics, or related field.
- Experience in mine surveying using mining specific CAD software such as Deswik, Vulcan or Surpac
- Highly desirable CASA approved RePL and UAV experience, but can be provided
- Proficiency in using surveying RTK GPS, Total Stations. Drone and Scanner use would be an advantage
- Strong understanding of what is required of survey in the production mining scenario; including and not limited to drilling setout/pickup, asbuilt checks, clearing pegging, volume calculations, Machine guidance file preparation, plan generation, mapping with UAV, scanning…
- Effectively communicate with site technical services and contractors to ensure smooth survey deliverables and minimal production downtime.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Work within the Mines Safety and Inspection Act 2020, the clients Mine Safety Plan and Land Surveys Golden Rules.
- Ensure sound record keeping.
- Accurate End of Month reporting as per clients’ requirements.
- Upkeep of digital or hard copy Mine Plans and emergency plans.
Land Surveys offers competitive salaries, opportunities for professional growth, a collaborative work environment, and promotes a healthy work/life balance.
Our Company
Land Surveys was established in 1997. For 25 years the company has generated growth year on year. It’s now among Australia’s leading national surveying companies, with offices in Perth, Karratha, Brisbane, Darwin, Sydney, Melbourne and overseas.
We’ve become an industry leader due to demand for more comprehensive surveying services in today’s dynamic and digital engineering market. We are unparalleled in surveying and geospatial measurement disciplines. And we’re one of the few surveying organisations to employ more than 20 staff – but we operate with a family ethos, and overlaid with corporate behaviours and governance.
With more than 300 professional surveyors, geospatial specialists, data modellers and committed staff we provide full surveying services for our clients’ projects and assets. We know what we’re doing, and what we are doing well.
Unfortunately, we are only able to consider people with appropriate and relevant experience, and who are either Australian Permanent Residents or have the necessary permits to work in Australia.