Lead Underground Surveyor: Build Standards & Safety

Kinross Gold Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in the United States is seeking an Underground Surveyor Supervisor to lead its Underground Survey group. You will manage survey standards and provide accurate data to engineering, geology, and operations, ensuring safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Surveying or related field, extensive experience in underground hard-rock surveying, and proficiency with relevant surveying software. This role offers an opportunity to establish standards for the underground survey group during its early development stages.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in underground hard-rock surveying, with at least 2–3 years in a senior or lead role.
• Strong understanding of underground control networks and 3D modeling.
• Organized, detailed-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and develop the underground survey team.
• Establish underground survey control networks and perform development surveys.
• Maintain accurate survey databases and deliver timely updates to mine engineering.

Skills

5–10+ years of underground hard‑rock surveying experience

Proficiency with underground survey instruments and software

Strong communication and coordination skills

Ability to mentor junior surveyors and technicians

Education

Degree or diploma in Surveying, Geomatics, Mining Engineering Technology

Mine surveyor certification or Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

Tools

Leica

Trimble

Deswik

Job description

A leading mining company in the United States is seeking an Underground Surveyor Supervisor to lead its Underground Survey group. You will manage survey standards and provide accurate data to engineering, geology, and operations, ensuring safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Surveying or related field, extensive experience in underground hard-rock surveying, and proficiency with relevant surveying software. This role offers an opportunity to establish standards for the underground survey group during its early development stages.