Job Description

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

• 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.

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