Project Technician / Surveyor

DMC Mining Services; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Continuous learning

Supportive culture

Job summary

DMC Mining Services in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Project Technician/Surveyor to join as a full-time team member. You will coordinate technical services, support construction and operations, and ensure drawings, BOMs, quality control, and engineering coordination are available to complete the project on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include setting out, primary control management, and support during construction, operations, and commissioning phases.

Qualifications

• Mining survey/technician experience.
• On-site construction/operational execution experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including client/contractor interface.
• Experience in schedule and budget oversight.
• Understanding of design engineering codes and regulations in mining.

Responsibilities

• Support the construction/operational team for surface and underground work.
• Interface with mining crews and supervision to ensure metrics are captured correctly.
• Collaborate with Project Manager to ensure requirements are available and on time.
• Recommend design or method improvements to enhance safety and productivity.
• Maintain on-site standards, specs, and drawings aligned with project standards.

Skills

Surveying

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Tools

AutoCAD

Leica Cyclone

Job description

Elevate your career with one of North America's leading underground mining contractors. DMC Mining Services has set the standard in the mining industry, providing top-notch services from shaft sinking and raise boring to complete mine development and operation. We're looking for dedicated professionals to join our team and contribute to our legacy of excellence, safety, and innovation. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to work on challenging, impactful projects, we want to hear from you!

Our core values: Zero Harm, Teamwork, Results Driven, Courage and Accountability.

Summary:

DMC is currently looking for a Project Technician/Surveyor, to join our team on a full-time contract basis, based in Tucson, AZ. The Project Technician/ Surveyor is responsible for the coordination and delivery of technical services required for the Project. This includes a functional support role to the construction / operations team on the Project. The Project Technician/ Surveyor will ensure that engineering scope (drawings), specifications, bill of materials, quality control and general engineering coordination are available when required, to complete all aspects of the project on time, to a high quality and within budget. Fulfilling survey requirements, including primary control management, setting out, development support, and equipment management.

Responsibilities:

• Support the construction / operational team for surface and underground work. This includes oversight of the engineering design progression, overseeing survey requirements on site, ensuring the items are on site when required and that the teams are aligned with any quality control required during the construction phase.
• Interface with mining crews and supervision to ensure all metrics are captured and are correct.
• Work closely with the Project Manager / Project Superintendent to ensure all requirements to execute the work are available and supported in a timely manner.
• Recommend design or method improvements in a continuous effort to improve safety and productivity. This is complete via engineering interface meetings and in the reviewal of drawings.
• Maintain, at site, a complete set of standards, specifications, and drawings to ensure designs and works are completed in line with industry and Project specific standards / regulations.
• Provide support in writing procedures and the coordination with operational / construction team on safe and high-quality methodologies.
• Provide support during construction / operations with technical issues and involvement of developing efficient and safe working procedures.
• Provide support during quality and commissioning phases of the package. This includes managing quality packages and creating documents. Documentation must be completed by the required stakeholders.
• Collect and submit data from shifts; interface with mining crews, supervisors, to ensure that all metrics are captured correctly and are reflective of the shift.
• Measure, record, and report mining advance on a shift-by-shift basis.
• Provide input to weekly and monthly reports (as required), and review reports and interpretation of survey data results.
• Monitor underground environments, to include, but not limited to, ventilation readings, concrete monitoring, and any witnessed convergence.
• Line and grade setting out, including setting out new construction scopes.
• Involvement in active quality management; concrete pre-pour inspections, verticality surveys, as built surveys built.
• Other related duties as may be assigned.

Experience:

• Experience working in the mining industry in a survey/ technician role.
• On-site experience in a construction / operational execution-based role.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including client / contractor management and interface.
• Surveying experience.
• Experience in schedule and budget oversight.
• Demonstrated understanding of design engineering codes, technical standards and regulations relating to the mining sector.
• (Desirable) Experience in EPC project.

Skills

• Ability to work closely with the site engineering team and interface with the Project Manager.
• Ability to work as part of a team, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to function with minimal supervision; self-derived work and development.
• Ability to work well under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to produce detailed reports covering inspection findings.
• (Desirable) AutoCAD skills, Leica Cyclone skills, and experience with drawing generation.

At DMC, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where innovation thrives, and every team member is valued. We believe in investing in our employees' growth and well-being, offering competitive benefits, continuous learning opportunities, and a supportive culture that empowers you to achieve your best.

Join us and be part of a dynamic team where your contributions truly make a difference!

*The description is for the purpose of information only, and reflects the general duties considered to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed job description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is understood that the terms or conditions of the job are subject to change as may be deemed necessary by the Company to maintain a safe and efficient operation.

*DMC Mining is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, please note that accommodations are available, upon request, throughout the recruitment and assessment process for any applicants with disabilities.