Chief Surveyor

Jerritt Canyon; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jerritt Canyon is seeking a Chief Surveyor to manage and execute all mine surveying activities, ensuring accurate spatial data and compliance with legal regulations.

The role includes leading a survey team, coordinating with various operational departments, and maintaining advanced surveying technologies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Surveying or related disciplines along with significant supervisory experience in mining operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive surveying experience within mining operations.
• 5+ years in a supervisory or leadership role managing survey teams.
• Experience with large-scale open pit, underground, or combined mining operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop mine survey personnel.
• Coordinate survey activities with engineering and operations.
• Conduct topographic, boundary, construction, and as-built surveys.

Skills

Survey Management

Geospatial Science

GNSS/GPS Systems

3D Modeling Software

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Surveying or related discipline

Tools

Mine Surveying Software (Deswik, Vulcan)

GIS Platforms (ArcGIS)

Job description

About Jerritt Canyon

The Jerritt Canyon deposit was discovered in 1972, and the first gold production from the property occurred in 1981. The Jerritt Canyon property contains 30,821 hectares of mining claims located in the mining-friendly state of Nevada. First Majestic acquired the Jerritt Canyon Gold Mine from Sprott Mining Inc. on April 30, 2021. In May 2023, operations were suspended to prioritize exploration and technical studies. Jerritt Canyon is now entering a new phase of evaluation and planning, requiring substantial technical support to advance the work necessary for a potential future restart of operations.

The Opportunity

The Chief Surveyor is responsible for the overall management, planning, execution, and quality control of all mine surveying activities. This role ensures accurate spatial data collection, mine design compliance, legal boundary control, volumetric calculations, and support for safe and efficient mining operations. The Chief Surveyor leads the survey team, oversees survey technologies and systems, and ensures compliance with regulatory, operational, and company standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop mine survey personnel.
• Establish departmental goals, work plans, and performance standards.
• Coordinate survey activities with mine planning, geology, engineering, operations, and environmental teams.
• Manage contractor survey services when required.
• Develop and maintain survey procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Plan and oversee all surface and underground survey activities.
• Ensure accurate positioning and control networks are established and maintained.
• Verify mine development and production activities conform to approved mine plans and designs.
• Conduct and review topographic, boundary, construction, and as-built surveys.
• Monitor mining progress and provide accurate survey information to operational teams.
• Maintain survey databases, drawings, plans, and spatial records.
• Produce accurate maps, plans, sections, and 3D models.
• Prepare volumetric calculations for ore extraction, stockpiles, waste dumps, and tailings facilities.
• Generate periodic reports for management, regulatory agencies, and technical teams.
• Ensure data integrity and proper document control.
• Manage the use of GNSS/GPS equipment, total stations, laser scanners, drones/UAVs, and other survey technologies.
• Oversee mine surveying software and GIS systems.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve efficiency, safety, and accuracy.
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of survey equipment.
• Ensure all survey activities comply with applicable mining laws, regulations, permits, and company policies.
• Maintain legal mine boundaries and property records.
• Support permitting, land management, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Provide survey documentation required for audits and inspections.

The above responsibilities are representative and may not include all assigned duties.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Geospatial Science, Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive surveying experience within mining operations.
• 5+ years in a supervisory or leadership role managing survey teams.
• Experience in both surface and underground mining environments.
• Experience with large-scale open pit, underground, or combined mining operations.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining mine control networks.
• Experience supporting mine planning, resource modeling, and production reconciliation.
• Proven experience managing survey databases and spatial information systems.
• Required certifications and licenses include but are not limited to:
  • Professional Land Surveyor (PLS), Professional Surveyor (PS), Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS), or equivalent registration as required by applicable jurisdiction.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Mine site safety training required by local regulations and company standards.
• Advanced proficiency with mine surveying software (e.g., Deswik, Vulcan, MineSight, Surpac).
• Experience with GIS platforms such as ArcGIS.
• Strong knowledge of GNSS/GPS systems, total stations, laser scanning, and photogrammetry.
• Experience with UAV-based surveying and LiDAR technologies.
• Proficiency in CAD and 3D modeling software.
• Strong understanding of mine planning and mine design principles.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to employees and applicants in accordance with all applicable laws.