Chief Underground Surveyor & Team Leader

Careermine; Carlin (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

401k plan

Paid time off

Company clinics

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Chief Surveyor to lead the underground surveying group, mentor staff, and drive accurate survey work across projects. You will guide the team, develop methods, and ensure high standards in data collection and quality control.

The role requires extensive underground surveying experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with Deswik CAD, Leica Infinity, Move3, Star*Net, and modern survey instruments. A commitment to safety and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Professional certification (e.g., Registered Professional Land Surveyor or Authorized Mine Surveyor) required.
• Expert proficiency in survey instruments: total stations, drones, CMS, and C-ALS scanners.

Responsibilities

• Support operations through daily survey activities and maintenance of survey reference marks.
• Review mine survey processes and test new methods or technology where appropriate.
• Use, maintain, and calibrate survey equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Reconcile weekly and monthly survey measures; coordinate with operations and technical services.
• Manage and direct surveying team; provide direction and coaching.
• Ensure plans, budgets and schedules are developed and adhered to; meet deadlines and budgets.

Skills

Professional certification

Survey instruments

Survey software

COGO knowledge

Leadership mentoring

Communication collaboration

Safety quality improvement

Tools

Deswik CAD

Leica Infinity

Move3

Star*Net

Total stations

Drones

CMS

C-ALS scanners

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Chief Surveyor to lead the underground surveying group, mentor staff, and drive accurate survey work across projects. You will guide the team, develop methods, and ensure high standards in data collection and quality control.

The role requires extensive underground surveying experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with Deswik CAD, Leica Infinity, Move3, Star*Net, and modern survey instruments. A commitment to safety and continuous improvement is essential.