UG Surveyor 1, 2, or 3

Sibanye Stillwater; Nye (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibanye-Stillwater’s Stillwater Mine in Nye, MT seeks an Underground Surveyor to lead surface and underground survey activities, ensuring safety and accuracy.

You will produce maps, line and grade UG excavations, and maintain control points; collaborate across teams and adhere to environmental and safety standards. Experience with survey methods, AutoCAD, Vulcan, and CMS data is valued.

Qualifications

• Plan and execute surface and underground survey activities safely and efficiently.
• Oversee and prepare maps and records of surveys; line and grade for UG excavations.
• Produce as-built drawings of excavations; measure advances at determined intervals.
• Maintain and manage control points and survey files (electronic and hard copy).
• Comply with state and federal safety and environmental regulations and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute surface and underground survey activities in a safe, efficient manner.
• Oversee and prepare maps and records of surveys; line and grade for UG excavations.
• Produce as-built drawings of excavations; measure excavation advances at determined intervals.
• Maintain and manage control point and survey files, both electronic and hard copy.
• Comply with State and Federal safety and environmental regulations and company policies and standards.

Skills

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

Multitasking

Leadership

Safety compliance

Survey calculations

CMS data

Education

Survey field study

Tools

TDS COGO

GPS equipment

CMS data processing

Vulcan Software

Job description

Underground Surveyor

Location:

Stillwater Mine – Nye, MT

Schedule:

9 Hour days – 5×2, 4×3

Day Shift: 6:00am – 3:00pm

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: plan and execute surface and underground survey activities in a safe, efficient manner. Oversee and prepare maps and records of surveys; line and grade for UG excavations. Produce as-built drawings of excavations; measure excavation advances at determined intervals. Maintain and manage control point and survey files, both electronic and hard copy. Comply with State and Federal safety and environmental regulations and company policies and standards.

Qualifications and Skills:

Required:

• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Leadership qualities including character, teamwork, communication, business sense, and vision.
• Complete understanding/compliance of Company safety policies and procedures and ability to maintain a strong focus on safety while completing all tasks.
• Can perform survey calculations such as two-point resection, horizontal & vertical curves, inverse between points, coordinate points, and grade/slope calculations.
• Ability to do or learn to perform volume calculations using Vulcan Software, calculate stope and development contracts, as well as calculate incentive bonus.
• Compile end-of-month development report without supervision.
• Ability to assume some of the responsibilities of the Chief Surveyor in their absence.

Preferred:

• Basic understanding of underground mining methods/terminology.
• Basic awareness and understanding of the day-to-day mine operations.
• Ability to use TDS COGO software to perform survey calculations.
• Ability to prepare azimuth tables and maps, set grade chains, and process CMS data.
• Ability to survey and process GPS survey equipment.

Education & Experience

• Survey crew experience, preferably underground and surface, AND/OR 1 to 2 years of college education in survey related field.

Sibanye-Stillwater is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions at Sibanye-Stillwater are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.