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Description

The Role
Reporting to the Senior Engineer, Mine, you will be primarily responsible for survey activities in support of mine development and production activities. Your role will also include performing various surface survey tasks, concrete QA/QC, and assisting with mine engineering data collection and instrumentation monitoring as needed. This position involves a diverse range of responsibilities both underground and on the surface, as well as office-based tasks. A strong focus on safety and efficiency is expected in all aspects of the work.

In this role, you will:
-Accurately and efficiently perform survey mark-ups based on approved designs and layouts to support key mining activities including development, production, freeze drilling, diamond drilling and Cavity Monitor Surveys, including underground drone flights.
-Perform month-end surveys to capture development progress and issue the month-end survey report.
-Liaise with mine technical services and mine operations to coordinate field survey work, timeline requirements, priorities, and survey methodology.
-Review and update relevant standard procedures and work instructions as required.
-Work independently, communicate effectively with coworkers to plan work, and provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship within the mine technician group.
-Conduct concrete QA/QC including concrete cylinder breaks/slump testing etc. and perform field duties to support mine engineering data collection and instrumentation monitoring efforts.

Required:  
-Technical certificate or diploma in mining or related field
-A minimum of five years of experience in underground mine surveying, demonstrating technical proficiency and field expertise
-Equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered
-Proficiency working with survey equipment and software such as GPS and Total Stations