Underground Mine Surveyor: 3D Mapping & Stope Planning

Kinross Gold Corporation; Nevada; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation is seeking an Underground Surveyor to provide precise spatial data, measurements, and mapping critical for long-hole stoping operations in our Nevada mine. The role collaborates with mine engineering, geology, and operations to locate, mark, and monitor development headings, stopes, and infrastructure.

Work is performed underground in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include surveying development headings, processing data into maps and 3D models, and supporting

Qualifications

• Underground mining experience required or preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret mine plans and engineering drawings.
• Proficiency with survey instruments and CAD software.
• Familiarity with MSHA regulations and safety practices.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct underground surveys for development headings, production stopes, ventilation raises, and infrastructure installations.
• Perform mark-ups for long-hole drilling, including collar locations, toe points, burdens, and spacing.
• Complete CMS or laser scans of stopes to measure overbreak, underbreak, and volume reconciliation.
• Establish and maintain underground survey control networks and benchmarks.
• Process survey data and generate maps, plans, and 3D models using Deswik, MineSight, AutoCAD, or similar software.
• Update mine plans and stope shapes in coordination with engineering and geology teams.
• Produce daily or weekly survey reports, including progress measurements and volume calculations.

Skills

Surveying

Total stations

Laser scanners

CAD software

Reading mine plans

Stope design understanding

Education

High school diploma

Geomatics certification

Tools

Deswik

MineSight

AutoCAD

3D modelling software

Job description

Kinross Gold Corporation is seeking an Underground Surveyor to provide precise spatial data, measurements, and mapping critical for long-hole stoping operations in our Nevada mine. The role collaborates with mine engineering, geology, and operations to locate, mark, and monitor development headings, stopes, and infrastructure.

Work is performed underground in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include surveying development headings, processing data into maps and 3D models, and supporting