Nevada Mine Surveyor: Field Ops & Growth Path

McEwen Inc.; Eureka (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA / FSA

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

McEwen Mining in Nevada is seeking a Surveyor to support safe, accurate open pit mine development. You will perform field surveys, establish mine control, and deliver precise data to operations, engineering, and geology teams in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires strong math, problem solving, and the ability to work remotely on a mine site. You will mentor junior staff, assist with long-range planning, and ensure survey workflows meet design specifications and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in mine surveying or related technical field.
• Proficient with GPS, total stations, and data collectors.
• Familiarity with survey and mine planning software such as Trimble, AutoCAD, Deswik, and Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily field surveys including pit pickups, highwall mapping, stockpile measurements, and construction layout.
• Establish and maintain survey control points, benchmarks, and mine grid systems.
• Set out drill patterns, blast designs, haul roads, and other features per engineering specifications.
• Process survey data, generate maps, and update mine models using survey software.
• Maintain accurate survey records and data integrity for regulatory needs.
• Collaborate with mine operations, engineering, and geology to support production and planning.
• Inspect work areas for safety hazards and ensure compliance with mine safety standards.
• Mentor junior survey staff as skills develop.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of surveying workflows.

Skills

GPS surveying

Total stations

Data collection

Spatial reasoning

Reading maps

Tools

Trimble

AutoCAD

Deswik

Civil 3D

Job description

McEwen Mining in Nevada is seeking a Surveyor to support safe, accurate open pit mine development. You will perform field surveys, establish mine control, and deliver precise data to operations, engineering, and geology teams in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires strong math, problem solving, and the ability to work remotely on a mine site. You will mentor junior staff, assist with long-range planning, and ensure survey workflows meet design specifications and safety standards.