Underground Surveyor

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

The Underground Surveyor supports mine operations by providing accurate spatial data, measurements, and mapping essential for safe and efficient long-hole stoping activities. This role works closely with mine engineering, geology, and operations teams to ensure development headings, production stopes, and infrastructure are correctly located, marked, and monitored. The position requires regular underground work in a dynamic mining environment.

Job Responsibilities

Surveying & Data Collection

• 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 cavity monitoring surveys (CMS) or laser scans of stopes to measure overbreak, underbreak, and volume reconciliation.
• Establish and maintain underground survey control networks, including stations, backsights, and benchmarks.
• Collect and verify spatial data using total stations, laser scanners, and other survey instruments.

Data Processing & Reporting

• Process survey data and generate accurate maps, plans, and 3D models using mine design and survey software (e.g., Deswik, MineSight, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Update mine plans, development progress, and stope shapes in coordination with engineering and geology teams.
• Produce daily or weekly survey reports, including progress measurements and volume calculations.
• Maintain organized digital and physical survey records

Operational Support

• Provide timely survey services to support drilling, blasting, ground support installation, and infrastructure construction.
• Assist engineers with stope design updates, reconciliation, and quality control.
• Ensure all survey work complies with company standards, MSHA regulations, and industry best practices.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, miners, and contractors to ensure accurate implementation of survey instructions.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all underground safety protocols, including ventilation, ground control, and hazard recognition procedures.
• Participate in safety meetings, inspections, and training sessions.
• Maintain survey equipment in safe working condition and report defects promptly.

Education and Experience

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working in underground mining environments.
• Proficiency with total stations, laser scanners, and other survey instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret mine plans, engineering drawings, and stope designs.
• Strong computer skills, including survey and CAD software.
• Ability to work rotating shifts (8/6 rotation) and weekends.
• Physically capable of working underground, including walking on uneven ground, climbing ladders, and carrying equipment.

Preferred

• Previous experience surveying in a long‑hole stoping operation.
• Technical training or certification in surveying, geomatics, or related fields.
• Experience with CMS or LiDAR scanning systems.
• Familiarity with Nevada mining regulations and MSHA requirements.

Skills

Health, Safety and Environmental Requirements

• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
• Have 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.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Problem‑solving mindset and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

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.