Underground Mining Engineer - Lead Surveying

Walker Lovell; Tennessee; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with company contribution

Paid time off and holiday entitlement

Support for work–life balance

Job summary

A leading mining company in the United States is seeking a Global Recruitment Director to oversee underground surveying and ground control operations. The role involves using Total Station and CAD tools for planning while leading ventilation and blasting efforts to ensure safety and production quality. The ideal candidate has a degree in mining engineering or geology and proven experience in running underground surveys. This full-time position offers a strong base salary and performance-linked bonus, alongside excellent career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience running underground surveys and bore scoping.
• Practical exposure to ventilation surveys and blasting.
• Confidence working in underground conditions.

Responsibilities

• Own underground surveying, mapping, and mine planning.
• Lead ground support monitoring and roof control checks.
• Run ventilation surveys and support blast pattern design.
• Act as step-up supervisor and support mine reporting routines.

Skills

Underground surveys management

Analytical skills

Influencing operations

Education

Degree in mining engineering or geology

Tools

Total Station

CAD tools

Job description

A leading mining company in the United States is seeking a Global Recruitment Director to oversee underground surveying and ground control operations. The role involves using Total Station and CAD tools for planning while leading ventilation and blasting efforts to ensure safety and production quality. The ideal candidate has a degree in mining engineering or geology and proven experience in running underground surveys. This full-time position offers a strong base salary and performance-linked bonus, alongside excellent career progression opportunities.