Surveyor

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for conducting ground and unmanned aerial surveys processing and managing survey data and providing AutoCAD drafting support for mining operations. The role installs maintains and troubleshoots machine control systems to ensure accurate positioning and operational efficiency. Working closely with engineering geology and operations teams the incumbent provides surveying and technical support essential to mine planning development and production activities while adhering to all safety and regulatory requirements.

Work Location: Thacker Pass Project in Orovada NV.Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Perform job duties in accordance with MSHA law and regulations established company safety procedures and state and federal environmental regulations.
• Collect field data using GPS and traditional surveying equipment.
• Calculate volumes moved by equipment including stockpile volumes truck/shovel yards pond capacities etc.
• Establish control and targets for aerial surveys.
• Pilot UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) for aerial surveys and process data to produce topographic maps calculate quantities and produce aerial photos.
• Perform CAD applications such as volume computations haul/ramp designs and 3-D modeling.
• Manage data in spreadsheets as required.
• Calculate monthly pit inventory and ore severed for royalty payments as well as end-of-month reports and maps.
• Construction staking of haul roads ponds boundaries etc.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Create GPS files for equipment in the operations department.
• Draft using AutoCAD for mapping permitting mine plans etc.
• Install maintain and calibrate surveying and machine control equipment.
• Provide various survey support to departments for special projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work independently or cooperatively with co-workers on projects while organizing day-to-day activities.
• Knowledge of land surveying and engineering principles and practices.
• Proficient in technology (AutoCAD Carlson/Trimble Microsoft 365).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with surveying at a surface mining operation.
• Ability to work safely in all weather conditions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Minimum of two years of post-secondary education in civil engineering technology surveying or a related discipline and/or appropriate surveying and computer experience.
• Additional relevant surveying experience preferred.
• An FAA Part 107 drone license is required or must be obtained within 60 days of hire.

ANALYSIS OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION:

• Intermittently: None
• Occasionally (0 1/3 of workday): lifting to 60 lbs. (lath GPS equipment briefcase); pushing and pulling 30 lbs. (supply drawers in survey vehicle); stooping kneeling (pounding stakes work over drafting table); crouching and crawling (pounding stakes and pins); reaching and handling (pulling lath off pallet equipment out of survey vehicles).
• Frequently (1/3 2/3 of workday): carrying 50 lbs. (lath GPS equipment briefcase); climbing and balancing (spoils pits survey survey vehicles); fingering (run total station data rec. computer work); depth perception (driving all phases of surveying); color vision (AutoCAD color coding maps flagging painting).
• Continually (2/3 3/3 of workday): standing and walking (staking and surveying); sitting (drafting computer survey vehicles); repetitive motion (computer work data recording driving lath); speaking and hearing (radio communication and office work); seeing (all phases of surveying).

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate. You must meet at least the specific minimum requirements listed above to be considered a qualified applicant.