Survey Technicain

OceanaGold; Kershaw (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, vision and dental insurance

401K

Monthly training and development

Long service recognition

Living Our Values recognition

Safety and teamwork focus

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

OceanaGold is seeking a Surveyor at Haile Gold Mine in South Carolina. The role involves setting out design control, drilling, grading, and data collection within a active mining environment. You will work with heavy equipment and support the technical team with plans and surveys.

Qualifications include 1–3 years civil surveying, mining exposure, and a high school diploma or GED. A valid driver’s license is required, and Trimble GPS platform experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid State Driver’s license required.
• 1–3 years of civil surveying experience.
• Mining environment experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set-out design control, drill holes, and grade control on time according to work priorities in an active mining environment.
• Be physically fit to traverse shot muck while performing blockouts.
• Safely operate around heavy machinery including haul trucks, loaders, and drills.
• Proactively verify as-built for design compliance and remediate variances.
• Maintain record of survey data.
• Use computer software to produce plans and data for operations and technical team.
• Assist Senior Surveyor with requested tasks.

Skills

Civil surveying

Mining environment experience

Trimble GPS

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Trimble GPS Platform

Job description

OceanaGold is a global intermediate gold and copper producer with more than 35 years of exploration, development and operating experience. We have four operating mines – Haile in the USA, Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand, and Didipio in the Philippines and a global workforce of ~5,400 employees and contractors.

Our people, assets, and strategy are core to our success. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, supply and invest in, to create value. We are committed to safe and responsible mining that generates strong returns and contributes to sustainable development in the regions where we operate. OceanaGold is listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (TSX: OGC; NYSE: OGC).

Haile Gold Mine located in South Carolina is the largest gold mine on the East Coast of America. Our employees are at the heart of all we do. With 84% of our employees living in the surrounding community, they are neighbors and friends as well. Join our team, where your expertise can make a true impact!

Job Description

• Complies with all safety requirements and observes all company policies and procedures.
• Set-out design control, drill holes, and grade control on time according to work priorities in an active mining environment.
• Be physically fit to traverse shot muck while preforming blockouts.
• Safely work around heavy machinery including but not limited to haul trucks, loaders, and drills
• Proactively check as built for design compliance as areas are mined and provide additional control as required to remediate variances as needed.
• Maintain record of survey data
• Using computer software to produce plans and data for operations and technical team.
• Proactively seek to attain part 107 remote pilot’s license.
• Collect geotechnical data at the required interval and according to specifications determined by Geotechnical Engineer.
• Assist Senior Surveyor with any requested tasks.

Qualifications

• Valid State Driver’s license required.
• Previous experience in civil surveying, 1-3 years of experience.
• Previous experience, 1-3 years of experience in a hard rock mining environment preferred.
• Previous experience with Trimble GPS Platform is preferred.
• Education: High School Diploma / G.E.D. is preferred

Additional Information

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401K, and more
• Great residential location close to Charlotte SC, and is located between the mountains and sea.
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Monthly paid training available and professional development
• Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)