Mine Surveyor

Chandler Macleod; Shire Of East Pilbara; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod advertises a Mine Surveyor role for a major iron ore operation in the Pilbara. The position is a 4-month FIFO from Perth, starting January 2027, with 7 days on/7 days off. You will deliver spatial data to support safe and efficient mining using GPS, total stations, UAVs and laser scanning.

Requires a surveying degree and experience in open pit mining. WA C-Class licence and familiarity with Maptek Vulcan/PointStudio, Agisoft, Terrain, and Excel are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Surveying or equivalent.
• Experience in large-scale open pit mining operations.
• Current WA C-Class Driver’s Licence.
• Strong understanding of mine surveying principles, spatial data management and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Complete weekly and monthly survey deliverables for open pit mining operations.
• Conduct pit and waste as-built surveys and design conformance checks.
• Perform end-of-month surveys and volumetric reconciliation reporting.
• Support resource definition and machine guidance calibration activities.
• Undertake geotechnical monitoring of pit walls and critical infrastructure.
• Complete environmental and compliance-related surveys as required.
• Operate and maintain survey equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Utilise GPS, total stations, UAVs and laser scanning equipment.

Skills

Mine surveying principles

Spatial data management

Reconcilation processes

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Surveying

Tools

Trimble GPS

Total Stations

DJI UAV/RPAS

Laser Scanning

Maptek Vulcan

PointStudio

Agisoft

Terrain software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mine Surveyor | FIFO ex Perth | 7:7 Roster | January 2027 Start

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Mine Surveyor to join a leading iron ore operation in the Pilbara on an initial 4-month contract, commencing January 2027. Working a 7 days on / 7 days off FIFO roster from Perth, you will be part of a high-performing technical team responsible for delivering accurate and timely spatial data to support safe and efficient mining operations. This position offers exposure to innovative surveying technologies including UAVs, laser scanning, and advanced mine planning software.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete weekly and monthly survey deliverables for open pit mining operations.
• Conduct pit and waste as-built surveys and design conformance checks.
• Perform end-of-month surveys and volumetric reconciliation reporting.
• Support resource definition and machine guidance calibration activities.
• Undertake geotechnical monitoring of pit walls and critical infrastructure.
• Complete environmental and compliance-related surveys as required.
• Operate and maintain survey equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Utilise modern survey technologies including GPS, total stations, UAVs and laser scanning equipment.

About You

To be successful, you will possess:

• Bachelor's Degree, Advanced Diploma, or equivalent qualification in Surveying.
• Demonstrated experience within large-scale open pit mining operations.
• Current WA C-Class Driver’s Licence.
• Strong understanding of mine surveying principles, spatial data management and reconciliation processes.
• Experience using:
  • Trimble GPS and Total Stations
  • DJI UAV/RPAS platforms
  • Laser Scanning technology
  • Maptek Vulcan and PointStudio
  • Agisoft
  • Terrain software
  • Microsoft Excel

Highly Regarded

• Remote Pilot Licence (RePL)
• Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate (AROC)
• Previous experience conducting drone-based surveying and geotechnical monitoring.

What's on Offer

• FIFO from Perth.
• 7:7 lifestyle roster.
• Initial 4-month assignment commencing January 2027.
• Opportunity to work on a large-scale Pilbara mining operation.
• Exposure to advanced surveying technologies and modern mining practices.