Mine Surveyor - Underground Operations

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Site visit allowances

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Surveyor for an advanced underground mining project. You will establish and maintain control networks, perform precise surveys for development and production faces, and ensure adherence to design plans.

You’ll use total stations, laser scanners, GPS/GNSS where applicable, and CAD/mining software (Surpac, Deswik, AutoCAD) to generate mine plans, cross-sections, and volumes, collaborating with planning engineers and geologists.

Qualifications

• Requires a National Diploma or Bachelor's in Mine Surveying/Geomatics.
• Mine Surveyor's Certificate of Competency or eligibility.
• 5+ years of underground mine surveying experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct underground surveys for development, boundaries, and production faces per plans.
• Establish and maintain primary and secondary control networks inside the mine.
• Operate surveying instruments including total stations, laser scanners, GPS/GNSS, and digital levels.
• Process data with AutoCAD, Surpac, and Deswik to produce mine plans, cross-sections, and volumes.
• Collaborate with planning engineers, geologists, and operations to provide accurate spatial data.
• Monitor conformance of excavations to design specs and calibrate equipment regularly.
• Assist in developing survey procedures and safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate survey records and databases; integrate data for mine modeling.

Skills

Total stations

Laser scanners

GPS/GNSS

Data analysis

Communication

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mine Surveying/Geomatics

Mine Surveyor's Certificate of Competency

Tools

AutoCAD

Surpac

Deswik

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading name in the subterranean Mining sector, is seeking a highly proficient and detail-oriented Mine Surveyor to join their dedicated team. This role is pivotal for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all underground mine spatial data. The Mine Surveyor will be responsible for establishing and maintaining control networks, undertaking precise surveys for development and production faces, and ensuring that excavations conform to design plans. Working remotely but with critical site liaison, this role demands exceptional technical skill, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong understanding of underground survey procedures and instrumentation. The ideal candidate will be adept at using advanced surveying equipment and software to provide essential data for mine planning, operations, and safety. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to complex underground mining projects, upholding the highest standards of spatial management in a demanding, safety-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct precise underground surveys for mine development, stope boundaries, and production faces, ensuring accuracy and adherence to plans.
• Establish and maintain primary and secondary control networks within the mine.
• Utilize advanced surveying instruments, including total stations, laser scanners, GPS/GNSS (where applicable), and digital levels.
• Process survey data using specialized software (e.g., AutoCAD, Surpac, Deswik) to generate mine plans, cross-sections, and volumetric calculations.
• Collaborate closely with mine planning engineers, geologists, and operations supervisors to provide accurate spatial data and support.
• Monitor and report on the conformance of underground excavations to design specifications.
• Conduct regular checks and calibrations of survey equipment to ensure optimal performance and accuracy.
• Assist in the development and implementation of survey procedures and safety protocols for underground operations.
• Maintain accurate survey records, plans, and databases in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the integration of survey data with other geological and operational data for comprehensive mine modeling.

Requirements

• A National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mine Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field.
• A valid Mine Surveyor's Certificate of Competency (or eligibility to obtain).
• A minimum of 5 years of practical experience as a Mine Surveyor, with a significant focus on underground mining operations.
• Proficiency with modern surveying instruments and software, including total stations, laser scanners, and CAD/mining software packages (e.g., Surpac, Deswik, AutoCAD).
• Strong understanding of mine surveying principles, geodetic control, and spatial data management.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data collection and processing.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a remote setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret complex spatial information.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Willingness to travel to site locations as required for data validation and critical tasks.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package, tailored to attract and retain highly skilled professionals in the Mining field.
• This includes comprehensive medical aid, a provident fund, and allowances for necessary site visits.
• The role is primarily remote, offering significant flexibility while ensuring crucial support for underground operations near Paarl, Western Cape .
• Opportunities for professional development and further specialization within advanced surveying techniques are available.
• Join a forward-thinking organization that values precision, safety, and innovation in its underground Mining endeavors.