Senior Underground Survey Lead – Mining Operations

Kinross Gold Corporation; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gold mining company in Nevada is seeking a Survey Lead to manage and develop an underground survey team. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards, maintaining survey control networks, and overseeing data collection using advanced technology. Candidates should have extensive experience in underground surveying and the ability to mentor junior staff. The position requires strong leadership skills, a background in surveying, and proficiency with survey instruments. Join our commitment to safe and responsible mining practices.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of underground hard-rock surveying experience.
• Mine surveyor certification or Professional Land Surveyor preferred.
• Strong understanding of underground control networks and stope surveying.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop underground survey team with a focus on safety.
• Maintain survey control networks and perform data collection.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and oversee survey technology.

Skills

Underground surveying experience

Leadership and team management

Communication skills

Proficiency with survey instruments

Ability to mentor junior staff

Education

Degree or diploma in Surveying or related field

Tools

Leica

Trimble

Deswik

Job description

A leading gold mining company in Nevada is seeking a Survey Lead to manage and develop an underground survey team. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards, maintaining survey control networks, and overseeing data collection using advanced technology. Candidates should have extensive experience in underground surveying and the ability to mentor junior staff. The position requires strong leadership skills, a background in surveying, and proficiency with survey instruments. Join our commitment to safe and responsible mining practices.