Mine Surveyor

Solidus Resources, LLC; Imlay (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Solidus Resources, LLC is seeking an Open Pit Mine Surveyor to perform surveying across mining, construction, and site projects at Spring Valley, with UAV/drone surveying a significant component.

The role supports Mine Engineering, Geology, Operations, Drill-and-Blast, and Projects, transitioning from construction to production surveying as operations ramp up.

Qualifications

• Degree or technical diploma in Surveying, Geomatics, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of mine or heavy-civil surveying experience, preferably open-pit mining.
• Experience with production surveying, survey control, drill-pattern layout, topographic surveys, volume calculations, and reconciliation.
• Construction surveying experience supporting earthworks, roads, utilities, foundations, drainage, or other mine infrastructure.
• Experience with construction staking, grades, alignments, as-built surveys, and working from engineering drawings.
• Strong experience with UAV/drone surveying and photogrammetry, flight planning, data collection, processing, and development of survey-grade surfaces and models.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, or ability to obtain one.
• Experience with GNSS/GPS, robotic total stations, laser scanning, and other modern survey equipment.
• Experience with CAD, survey-processing, photogrammetry, or mine-planning software; Vulcan and/or MinePlan experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of open-pit mining and drill-and-blast practices.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and commitment to safe, accurate work.

Responsibilities

• Mine and Construction Surveying: survey layout for pits, drill patterns, haul roads, dumps, stockpiles, leach facilities and other mine infrastructure.
• Complete topographic, blast, construction, progress, and as-built surveys.
• Calculate and verify material quantities and support month-end production and mine-to-plan reconciliation.
• Maintain survey control and verify work against approved designs.
• Survey Technology and Data: UAV/drone surveys for topography, production measurement, stockpiles, construction progress, and as-built documentation.
• Process UAV, GNSS/GPS, total station, and laser-scanning data into surfaces, models, maps, and volumes.
• Maintain accurate survey control and spatial data to support mine planning, construction, reconciliation, and autonomous mining systems.
• Operational Support and Safety: Provide field information to support Mine Engineering, Geology, Operations, Drill-and-Blast, and Projects.
• Communicate field conditions and design discrepancies to the Chief Mine Surveyor and site teams.
• Perform survey activities safely per MSHA and project requirements.
• Contribute to the positive, team-oriented culture being built at Spring Valley.

Skills

Mine surveying

UAV/drone surveying

Drone photogrammetry

GNSS/GPS

Total station

Data processing

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Degree or technical diploma in Surveying, Geomatics, or related discipline

Tools

Vulcan

MinePlan

CAD

Photogrammetry software

Drone mapping software

Job description

Position Overview

The Open Pit Mine Surveyor will perform surveying activities across mining, construction, and site projects at Spring Valley, with UAV/drone surveying forming a significant part of the role.

The Mine Surveyor will work closely with Mine Engineering, Geology, Operations, Drill-and-Blast, Projects, and other site teams. The position will initially support construction and infrastructure development before transitioning into production surveying as the mine moves into operation.

This is an opportunity to join Spring Valley early and help build a new operation from the ground up. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, works well with others, and wants to be part of building a positive and collaborative culture at Spring Valley. As the mine grows, this position will have the opportunity to grow with it and help shape how the survey team operates.

Job Responsibilities

Mine and Construction Surveying

• Perform survey layout and data collection for pits, drill patterns, haul roads, dumps, stockpiles, leach facilities, and other mine infrastructure.


• Complete topographic, blast, construction, progress, and as-built surveys.


• Calculate and verify material quantities and support month-end production and mine-to-plan reconciliation.


• Maintain survey control and verify work against approved designs

Survey Technology and Data

• Perform regular UAV/drone surveys for topography, production measurement, stockpiles, construction progress, and as-built documentation.


• Process UAV, GNSS/GPS, total station, and laser-scanning data into accurate surfaces, models, maps, and volumes.


• Maintain accurate survey control and spatial data to support mine planning, construction, reconciliation, and autonomous mining systems.

Operational Support and Safety

• Provide field information and layout to support Mine Engineering, Geology, Operations, Drill-and-Blast, and Projects.


• Communicate field conditions and design discrepancies to the Chief Mine Surveyor and appropriate site teams.


• Perform survey activities safely and in accordance with MSHA, company, and project requirements.


• Take pride in the quality and accuracy of the work and contribute to the positive, team-oriented culture being built at Spring Valley.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or technical diploma in Surveying, Geomatics, or a related discipline.


• 3+ years of mine or heavy-civil surveying experience, preferably in open-pit hard-rock mining.


• Experience with production surveying, survey control, drill-pattern layout, topographic surveys, volume calculations, and reconciliation.


• Construction surveying experience supporting earthworks, roads, utilities, foundations, drainage, or other mine infrastructure.


• Experience with construction staking, grades, alignments, as-built surveys, and working from engineering drawings.


• Strong experience with UAV/drone surveying and photogrammetry, including flight planning, data collection, processing, and development of survey-grade surfaces and models.


• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, or ability to obtain one.


• Experience with GNSS/GPS, robotic total stations, laser scanning, and other modern survey equipment.


• Experience with CAD, survey-processing, photogrammetry, or mine-planning software; Vulcan and/or MinePlan experience is preferred.


• Working knowledge of open-pit mining and drill-and-blast practices.


• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and commitment to safe, accurate work.