Chief Surveyor

Jerritt Canyon; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jerritt Canyon in Nevada seeks a Chief Surveyor to lead mine surveying, ensuring accurate spatial data, design compliance, and safe operations. You will supervise the survey team and manage GNSS/GPS, total stations, laser scanners, and UAV workflows, coordinating with planning, geology, and engineering.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in surveying/geospatial fields, 10+ years in mining surveying, and 5+ years in leadership, with PLS/PS/RPLS or equivalent, plus experience in surface and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Geospatial Science, Mining/Civil Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive mining surveying experience.
• 5+ years in a supervisory/leadership role managing survey teams.
• Experience in both surface and underground mining environments.
• Experience with large-scale open pit and/or underground mining operations.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain mine control networks.
• Proficiency with Deswik, Vulcan, MineSight, Surpac and ArcGIS.
• Strong GNSS/GPS, total stations, laser scanning, and photogrammetry knowledge.
• Experience with UAV-based surveying and LiDAR technologies.
• CAD and 3D modeling proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop mine survey personnel.
• Set departmental goals, work plans, and performance standards.
• Coordinate survey activities with mine planning, geology, engineering, and operations teams.
• Manage contractor survey services when needed.
• 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 conformance of mine development with approved plans and designs.
• Conduct/topographic/boundary/construction surveys and reviews.
• Monitor mining progress and provide survey data to operations.
• Maintain survey databases, drawings, plans, and spatial records.
• Produce maps, plans, sections, and 3D models; volumetrics for ore and waste.
• Generate periodic reports for management and regulators.
• Ensure data integrity and document control.
• Manage GNSS/GPS equipment, total stations, laser scanners, drones/UAVs, and GIS tools.
• Evaluate new technologies to improve efficiency and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Surveying/Geospatial related field

10+ years mining surveying experience

5+ years supervisory/leadership role

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

MineSight

Surpac

ArcGIS

GNSS/GPS

Total stations

LiDAR/Drones

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.