MINING FOREMAN

Job Description:

Mining Surveyors are responsible for the calculated mathematical measurements that are involved in the safe creation and maintenance of mining sites. Topological measurements obtained aboveground and underground are used by the surveyor to produce detailed mappings of mining locations. The skill set required for a Mining Surveyor includes:

• Possess a technical degree in surveying
• Ability to work within a team and efficiently independently as required by the job
• Capacity to take direction and report to a supervisor
• Perform work in extreme weather and environmental conditions; work sites often have steep slopes and rugged terrain
• Possess strong technical, oral and written communication skills
• Produce detailed mappings and mathematical measurements for multiple aspects of mining operations
• Adherence to safe work practices and wear personal protective equipment as required
• Perform surveying functions and produce maps of underground mines
• Locate utility lines and permanent structures through surveying
• Maintain and regularly calibrate surveying instruments and equipment
• Design emergency maps for the mine and measure ventilation throughout the mine

A Senior Mining Surveyor or Mining Surveyor Manager possesses extensive surveying experience and offers a great deal of expertise to the position. The skills of a senior level position are comprised of the skills required for an entry-level position as well as:

• Possess varied experience in mining and surveying
• Use innovative methods for collecting accurate survey information
• Ability to respond to issues or concerns from surveyors and provide recommendations and mentorship
• Develop surveying work plans and assign job tasks
• Design project budgets and monitor project progress to determine any deviation from budget
• Knowledgeable in underground mining operations and procedures
• Possess excellent communication skills to present mappings and measurements of mining operations to management and clients at meetings and conferences
• Research the current mining methods and updates of equipment available, such as drone use and robotics
• Attend training seminars and train fellow surveyors at work sites
• Manage data reports and field observations and produce regular interval reports for stakeholders, management or clients