Chief Underground Surveyor

P&C Recruiting and HR; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

P&C Recruiting and HR is seeking a Chief Underground Surveyor to lead the Underground Survey group in an early development mine.

The role emphasizes leadership, data management, QA/QC, and delivering precise 3D spatial data to engineering and operations while maintaining MSHA safety standards. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Surveying, Geomatics, or Mining Engineering Technology (preferred).
• Mine surveyor certification or PLS preferred but not required.
• 5–10 years underground hard-rock surveying experience with 2–3 years leading roles.
• Experience in long-hole stoping environments is highly preferred.
• Proficient with Leica, Trimble, and Deswik survey tools.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering designs and mine plans.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong cross-department communication.
• Mentor junior staff and manage multiple priorities.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and develop underground survey team, aligning tasks with mine planning.
• Establish control networks and perform development and production surveys.
• Provide drill markups and verify stope boundaries to minimize dilution.
• Maintain survey databases, 3D models, maps, and progress reports.
• Oversee survey instruments maintenance and QA/QC procedures.
• Ensure MSHA compliance and support safety and environmental documentation.

Skills

Survey Leadership

Team Management

3D Modeling

Data Management

QA/QC

Equipment Proficiency

Microsoft Office

Communication

Mentoring

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Surveying/Geomatics/Mining Eng Tech

Mine Surveyor Certification / PLS (preferred)

Tools

Leica

Trimble

Deswik

LiDAR

GPS

Total Stations

3D Modeling Software

Job description

Chief Underground Surveyor

Our Client team is seeking a Underground Surveyor Supervisor to lead the Underground Survey group for the Underground Mine. Reporting to the UG Chief Mine Engineer, you will lead the underground survey department, manage survey standards and quality control, and provide accurate, timely spatial data to engineering, geology, and operations. This role will ensure that all underground workings, long-hole stopes, and infrastructure are surveyed, mapped, and reported to support safe and efficient mining. The underground is currently in its early development stages and now transitioning from exploration development to capital development. This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual to build the foundation for the underground survey group, standards, and procedures that will be used for the life of mine. Qualified candidates may be eligible for both a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

Essential Functions

• Survey Leadership and Team Management

  Lead, train, and develop the underground survey team, ensuring consistent technical performance and adherence to best practices. Assign daily and weekly survey tasks aligned with mine planning and production priorities. Maintain a culture of safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the survey group.

• Underground Surveying and Data Collection

  Establish and maintain underground survey control networks, including primary and secondary control points. Perform development surveys, including heading markups, line and grade, and breakthrough checks. Conduct production surveys for long hole stopes, including collaring, toe checks, and cavity monitoring. Capture as built data for development, infrastructure, and backfill operations.

• Long-hole Stoping Support

  Provide precise drill markups for long hole production drilling. Verify stope boundaries, slot raises, and breakthrough locations to minimize dilution and ensure compliance with design. Survey underground backfill boundaries to support geotechnical and engineering QA/QC.

• Data Management and Reporting

  Maintain accurate survey databases, digital models, and spatial records. Deliver timely updates to mine engineering, geology, and operations, including 3D models, maps, and progress reports. Support reconciliation of planned vs. actual development and stope performance on a regular cadence as needed (daily, weekly, monthly)

• Technology, Equipment, and Quality Control

  Oversee maintenance, calibration, and proper use of survey instruments (total stations, scanners, LiDAR, GPS for surface tie ins). Implement QA/QC procedures for all survey data and deliverables. Evaluate and adopt new survey technologies to improve accuracy and efficiency.

• Safety, Compliance, and Regulatory Requirements

  Ensure all survey activities comply with MSHA regulations and site safety standards. Participate in underground inspections, hazard identification, and risk assessments. Support environmental and operational compliance through accurate spatial documentation.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Surveying, Geomatics, Mining Engineering Technology, or related field (preferred)
• Mine surveyor certification or Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) is preferred but not always required
• 5-10 years of underground hard-rock surveying experience, with at least 2-3 years in a senior or lead role
• Experience in long-hole stoping environments strongly preferred
• Proficiency with underground survey instruments and software (e.g., Leica, Trimble, Deswik)
• Strong understanding of underground control networks, stope surveying, and 3D modeling
• Ability to interpret engineering designs and mine plans
• Proficient in Microsoft Software
• Strong communication and coordination skills across departments
• Ability to mentor junior surveyors and technicians
• Organized, detailed-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Requires a valid driver’s license.