Mine Surveyor & UAV Mapping Engineer

Sawtooth Mining, LLC; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sawtooth Mining, LLC seeks an experienced Survey Technician for the Thacker Pass Project in Orovada, NV. You will conduct ground and UAV surveys, process data, and support mine planning with AutoCAD drafting and mapping.

The role requires MSHA safety compliance, proficiency with GPS and traditional surveying equipment, and the ability to work independently in all weather conditions on a surface mining operation.

Qualifications

• Two years of post-secondary education in civil engineering technology, surveying, or related discipline.
• FAA Part 107 drone license required or to be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Experience with GPS surveying and CAD/Drafting.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in compliance with MSHA, safety procedures, and regulations.
• Collect field data using GPS and traditional surveying equipment.
• Calculate volumes moved by equipment and stockpile measurements.
• Establish control for aerial surveys and targets.
• Pilot UAVs for surveys and process data to create topographic maps.
• Perform CAD tasks including volume calculations, haul/ramp design, and 3-D modeling.
• Manage data in spreadsheets and prepare end-of-month reports and maps.
• Conduct construction staking of haul roads, ponds, boundaries, etc.
• Draft using AutoCAD for mapping, permitting, mine plans, etc.

Skills

GPS data collection

Surveying principles

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Education

Civil engineering tech / surveying education

FAA Part 107 drone license (within 60 days)

Tools

AutoCAD

Carlson/Trimble

Microsoft 365

Job description

Sawtooth Mining, LLC seeks an experienced Survey Technician for the Thacker Pass Project in Orovada, NV. You will conduct ground and UAV surveys, process data, and support mine planning with AutoCAD drafting and mapping.

The role requires MSHA safety compliance, proficiency with GPS and traditional surveying equipment, and the ability to work independently in all weather conditions on a surface mining operation.