Open Pit Surveyor

Norton Gold Fields Limited; Kalgoorlie; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential Allowance

Site Allowance

STIP up to 10% of base salary

Private health insurance (family GU)

Death & TPD Insurance

Lifespan Long Service Leave pro-rata

Training & Development opportunities

Job summary

Norton Gold Fields Limited is seeking an Open Pit Mine Surveyor to oversee survey control during mining operations at Binduli. You will measure volumes, peg areas, and locate blast holes, supporting daily tasks under the Senior Surveyor.

Key qualifications include 2+ years in mining surveys, WA Class C licence, and familiarity with total station, GPS, and drone use. Residential or FIFO roles with competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Mining survey experience is essential, especially in open-cut settings.
• Proficiency with surveying instruments and software is required.
• WA Class C licence and relevant authorisations are essential or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Control survey during mining operations and measure material volumes.
• Peg mining areas, survey configurations, and locate blast holes.
• Maintain survey equipment and support daily tasks under the Senior Surveyor.
• Install and maintain surface control networks for accurate measurements.
• Conduct surveys for drilling, blasting, stockpiles and infrastructure.
• Contribute to exploration and grade control surveys as assigned.

Skills

Open-pit surveying

Total station

GPS

Drone operation

Education

Western Australia Class 'C' Driver's Licence

Grade II Authorisation or in process

Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) up to 25kg

Tools

Trimble survey equipment

Surpac

Job description

Job Description

• Job Category: Mining - Exploration & Geoscience

WORK SITE:Binduli

ROSTER:8:6 Day Shift Only – 12hrs(Residential or FIFO)

PACKAGE:Salary + Performance Bonus + Residential Allowance + Site Allowance + Family Private Health Insurance or Allowance + Death and TPD Coverage or Allowance + Mental Health Programs + Gym Membership Discount + Other Benefits

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

As an Open Pit Mine Surveyor at Norton Gold Fields, you will control the survey during mining operations. Duties include measuring the total volume of material moved and quantities of material blasted, pegging mining areas, surveying mining configuration, and locating blast and explosive holes.

• Support daily tasks under the Senior Surveyor's guidance, ensuring efficient survey function in the open pit environment.
• Maintain survey equipment to prescribed standards directed by the Senior Surveyor.
• Install and maintain a surface survey control network for accurate measurements.
• Conduct surveys related to drilling and blasting operations for safety and accuracy.
• Ensure adherence to design specifications by surveying pit and waste dump areas using various markers and instruments.
• Perform mark‑ups for ore, geological, and geotechnical structures, as well as end‑of‑month volumes, stockpile surveys, prism monitoring, water levels, and infrastructure surveys.
• Undertake exploration and grade control surveys, along with any other tasks as assigned.

ABOUT YOU

• At least 2 yearsof survey experience in mining, preferably in a metalliferous Open-Cut environment(Essential).
• Current, unrestricted Western Australian Class \"C\" Driver's Licence(Essential).
• Good understanding of total station, GPS and drone operation (Desirable).
• Proficiency with Trimble survey equipment and Surpac survey software (Desirable).
• Grade II Authorisation or be in the process of obtaining this qualification or other relevant tertiary for Mine Surveyor (Desirable).
• Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) up to 25kg (Desirable).

BENEFITS

• Permanent full-time role with an immediate start.
• Excellent remuneration package with additional allowances.
• Receive a $12k residential allowance per annum, if you are residential and not FIFO.
• Receive up to $5k site allowance per annum, depending on your site location.
• Receive up to 10% short-term incentive payment (STIP) of your base salary.
• A fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover or allowance up to $5k.
• A fully covered Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance or allowance up to $2.4k.
• Pro-rata long service leave (LSL) after just 5 years of service and be entitled to 13 weeks paid LSL after 10 years of service.
• Work with a team that prioritises safety while ensuring you achieve your best output.
• Plenty of training and development opportunities.