Surveyor

Kinross Gold Corporation; Kettle River (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation's Curlew Mine seeks a Surveyor to provide accurate underground surveying to support development, construction, production, and mine planning. Working with Engineering, Geology, and Operations, you will establish survey control and deliver layouts.

You will operate total stations, data collectors, laser scanners, and drones; maintain control points and process data for mine plans and as-built records; ensure safety and MSHA compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; surveying coursework preferred.
• Previous mine surveying experience preferred.
• Knowledge of mine surveying principles, control systems, and coordinate calculations.
• Experience operating total stations, electronic data collectors, laser scanners, and drones.
• Familiarity with CAD software such as Deswik, Vulcan, AutoCAD.
• Strong math, analytical, spatial, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize field assignments.

Responsibilities

• Perform underground surveying to support mine development, production, construction, engineering, and planning activities.
• Maintain underground survey control, lines, grades, elevations, reference points, and control stations.
• Provide survey layouts for development headings, drill and blast zones, production areas, infrastructure, and underground construction.
• Complete development pickups, as-built surveys, excavation and stope surveys, and other required measurements.
• Collect, process, validate, and maintain survey data, mine plans, maps, and technical records.
• Support month-end reporting, development quantities, volume calculations, and stockpile surveys.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Geology, and Operations to align surveys with designs and production priorities.
• Monitor deviations from mine designs and address corrective actions as needed.
• Operate, inspect, calibrate, and maintain total stations, data collectors, laser scanners, and related equipment.
• Use CAD and mine planning software to analyze and communicate survey information.

Skills

Mine surveying

Total stations

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical certification in surveying

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

AutoCAD

Laser scanning

Survey drones

Excel

Job description

Under the direction of the Chief Engineer, the Surveyor is responsible for providing accurate and timely surveying services to support underground development, construction, production, engineering, and mine planning activities at the Curlew Mine. The position works closely with Engineering, Geology, Mine Operations, and other site teams to establish and maintain survey control, provide development and construction layouts, collect as-built information, and ensure accurate spatial data is available to support safe and efficient underground mining activities.

Essential Functions

• Perform underground surveying to support mine development, production, construction, engineering, and planning activities.
• Maintain underground survey control, including lines, grades, elevations, reference points, and control stations.
• Provide survey layouts for development headings, drill and blast activities, production areas, infrastructure, utilities, and underground construction.
• Complete development pickups, as-built surveys, excavation and stope surveys, and other measurements required to accurately document underground mine workings.
• Collect, process, validate, and maintain accurate survey data, mine plans, maps, records, and technical documentation.
• Support month-end reporting, development quantities, volume calculations, stockpile surveys, and other survey-related measurements.
• Work closely with Engineering, Geology, and Mine Operations to ensure survey information supports mine designs, geological requirements, production priorities, and operational decision-making.
• Monitor surveyed conditions against mine designs and identify significant deviations, control issues, or other concerns requiring corrective action.
• Operate, inspect, maintain, and calibrate total stations, electronic data collectors, laser scanning systems, and other survey equipment and technology.
• Utilize applicable mine planning, CAD, and survey software to process, analyze, and communicate survey information.
• Prioritize survey activities based on operational requirements and exercise sound judgment when resolving field conditions, discrepancies, and changing priorities.
• Perform all work in accordance with company policies, site standards, and MSHA requirements while proactively identifying and reporting hazards and supporting continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree, technical certification, or coursework in surveying, geomatics, engineering technology, mining, or a related discipline preferred.
• Previous mine surveying experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of mine surveying principles, practices, calculations, coordinate systems, and survey control.
• Experience operating total stations, electronic data collectors, laser scanning equipment, survey drones, and other modern survey instruments preferred.
• Experience with mine planning, surveying, and CAD software such as Deswik, Vulcan, AutoCAD, or similar platforms preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other standard computer applications.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, spatial, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of attention to detail with the ability to consistently produce accurate survey information.
• Ability to organize and prioritize survey assignments based on mine development, production, construction, and engineering requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information effectively to both technical and operational personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in the field while maintaining effective communication with Engineering and Operations.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness and ability to work underground and in varying environmental conditions.
• Valid driver's license and authorization to work in the United States.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements

• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
• Has a strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times while in the production environment.
• Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions.
• Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.
• Creates an environment where nothing is more important than every employee returning home safe and healthy every day.
• Creates an environment in which people are unfailingly treated with respect
• Fosters the talent and potential of all employees by enabling them to grow, develop, and make a difference in the organization.
• Demonstrates that leadership in the areas of environmental performance and community and stakeholder relations is fundamental to the way we plan and manage our business.
• Holds self and others accountable for the decisions, commitments, and behaviors required to deliver outstanding results.
• Uses judgment to manage business complexities, prioritize and balance conflicting demands to make timely decisions that best advance Kinross strategy.
• Builds and brings teams and people together to achieve organizational goals. Models humility by going beyond self-interest for the good of the group.
• Understands the economic implications of decisions and consistently uses all resources effectively and efficiently to maximize shareholder value.
• Relentlessly champions, develops and embeds best practices.
• Strategic Effectiveness

Developing and communicating rigorous and creative business strategies that drive sustainable value.

• External Engagement

Understanding and building relationships with external parties that strengthen and sustain competitive advantage.

• Business Focus

Applying commercial rigor and discipline to all business decisions and customer relationships.

• Living the Kinross Values

Aligning behavior, decisions, and actions with Kinross values and principles.

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.