Underground Mine Surveyor: Precise Mapping & Field Data

Hecla Mining Company; Mullan (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hecla Mining Company is seeking a Mine Surveyor to perform underground and surface surveying, map development, and data collection using advanced instruments. You will work with engineers and geologists to scope surveys, ensure quality, and maintain survey records.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in survey work (underground mine experience preferred) with proficiency in Leica tools, Deswik and AutoCAD, plus a strong understanding of surveying principles. PLS is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associates degree in surveying or related field or equivalent.
• 2+ years’ survey experience; underground mine survey preferred.
• Solid understanding of surveying principles.
• Ability to produce data and summaries from survey equipment into reports and maps.
• PLS qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets with Mine Engineers, Geologists and Operations to determine scope of needed survey.
• Responsible for quality of survey and associated documents (maps, reports, survey records).
• Measures underground features with Leica total station & Nomad data collectors; collects as-built with MS50.
• Processes survey using Deswik and AutoCAD; handles point clouds with Leica Infinity and Cyclone.
• Delineates boundaries; prepares maps and as-built plans using 2D/3D software.
• Performs surface survey of TSF, monitoring wells, boundary areas and other facilities.
• Assists with other Mine Engineering tasks as needed.

Skills

Survey planning

Underground surveying

Total station data collection

AutoCAD

Deswik software

Point cloud data

Communication with engineers

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree in surveying

PLS certification

Tools

Leica total station

Nomad data collectors

Deswik

AutoCAD software

Leica Infinity

Leica Cyclone

Job description

Hecla Mining Company is seeking a Mine Surveyor to perform underground and surface surveying, map development, and data collection using advanced instruments. You will work with engineers and geologists to scope surveys, ensure quality, and maintain survey records.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in survey work (underground mine experience preferred) with proficiency in Leica tools, Deswik and AutoCAD, plus a strong understanding of surveying principles. PLS is preferred.