Surveyor Assistant / Technician

HQ Migration Solutions; Clermont; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TerraCom Limited's Blair Athol Mine in Central Queensland is seeking a Surveyor Assistant / Technician to support survey control for mine activities at Clermont.

You will assist the Surveyor, learn mine engineering processes, and work with drones, GPS and laser scanners to deliver accurate data.

This role provides a clear pathway to further qualifications within the mine engineering team and career development.

Qualifications

• Survey or operational experience within a civil or mining environment.
• Ability to prioritise and schedule work.
• Ability to accurately measure and interpret data.
• Competent user of MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide survey services and set out control points to ensure accurate location and layout of work within design criteria.
• Conduct survey operations with drones, laser scanners and GPS and process data to meet schedules.
• Process survey data accurately and complete volume quantities.
• Measure distances, angles and variations across site as directed.
• Identify and address non-conformance or processes requiring corrective action.

Skills

Work ethic

Communication skills

Safety

Survey experience

Prioritise scheduling

Measurement interpretation

MS Office

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Our Company TerraCom Limited (ASX: TER) is an Australian based mining resources company with a global footprint, comprising a large portfolio of operating assets in Australia and South Africa within the coal sectors. We are a renowned low-cost producer focused on delivering exceptional outcomes from our high yielding diversified asset portfolio for its investors. TerraCom owns and operates the Blair Athol Coal Mine, in Central Queensland.

This open-cut thermal coal operation consists of a full suite of mining activities inclusive of dragline, truck and excavator, dozer push, mine site rehabilitation, coal processing, coal crushing, product haulage and train load-out activities. The Blair Athol Coal mine is located 24km northwest of the family-friendly township of Clermont in Central Queensland, 120 km northwest of Emerald and 275km southwest of Mackay. TerraCom supports our people to grow, learn and develop their skills to reach their potential.

We offer an exciting working environment, with career progression opportunities, as we truly believe that the capability and performance of our people is key to our success. Blair Athol Mine believes in fostering and nurturing each of our team members by providing them with a safe and enjoyable place to work, along with guidance and support from a leader they can rely upon. Come and play a key role in shaping our future!

The Role We are currently seeking a highly motivated Surveyor Assistant / Technician to join our team at Blair Athol. You will assist the Surveyor in providing support for survey control to facilitate execution of mine activities including topsoil, stripping, overburden removal, coal mining, drilling/blasting, rehabilitation and associated projects around the mine.

The right candidate will also forge a pathway towards further qualifications within the mine engineering team. Responsibilities of the Role will include:

• Provide survey services and set out control points to ensure the accurate location and layout of work within the limits, offsets, grades, profiles and elevations for all mining related processes in accordance with the mine design criteria
• Conduct survey operations with drones, laser scanners and GPS and process the data to meet the required schedules
• Process survey data accurately and complete volume quantities
• Measure distances, angles and variations across site as directed
• Identify & escape any non-conformance or processes that require corrective action.

Skills and Experience

• A good work ethic, great communication skills and a desire to learn and grow
• A strong commitment to safety
• Survey or operational experience within a civil or mining environment
• Ability to prioritise and schedule work
• Ability to accurately measure and interpret data
• Competent user of MS Office tools

Benefits

• A fantastic opportunity to expand your mining career and join a great team offering exposure to all areas of operations and become part of the community in which you work.
• An attractive remuneration package in line with experience.
• An inclusive and supportive team culture.
• Excellent opportunity for career development

Note we thank all applicants for their interest, however any communications will be with short listed candidates only. No agency applications accepted.