Chief Surveyor

Jerritt Canyon • Elko, NV

2d

About The Position

The Chief Surveyor is responsible for the overall management, planning, execution, and quality control of mine surveying activities. The role ensures accurate spatial data collection, mine design compliance, legal boundary control, volumetric calculations, and support for safe and efficient mining operations. The Chief Surveyor leads the survey team, oversees survey technologies and systems, and ensures compliance with regulatory, operational, and company standards.

Jerritt Canyon is entering a new phase of evaluation and planning following the suspension of operations in May 2023, requiring technical support for work related to a potential future restart.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Geospatial Science, Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive surveying experience within mining operations.
• 5+ years in a supervisory or leadership role managing survey teams.
• Experience in both surface and underground mining environments.
• Experience with large-scale open pit, underground, or combined mining operations.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining mine control networks.
• Experience supporting mine planning, resource modeling, and production reconciliation.
• Proven experience managing survey databases and spatial information systems.
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS), Professional Surveyor (PS), Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS), or equivalent registration as required by the applicable jurisdiction.
• Valid driver's license.
• Mine site safety training required by local regulations and company standards.
• Advanced proficiency with mine surveying software such as Deswik, Vulcan, MineSight, or Surpac.
• Experience with GIS platforms such as ArcGIS.
• Strong knowledge of GNSS/GPS systems, total stations, laser scanning, and photogrammetry.
• Experience with UAV-based surveying and LiDAR technologies.
• Proficiency in CAD and 3D modeling software.
• Strong understanding of mine planning and mine design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop mine survey personnel.
• Establish departmental goals, work plans, and performance standards.
• Coordinate survey activities with mine planning, geology, engineering, operations, and environmental teams.
• Manage contractor survey services when required.
• Develop and maintain survey procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Plan and oversee surface and underground survey activities.
• Establish and maintain accurate positioning and control networks.
• Verify mine development and production activities conform to approved mine plans and designs.
• Conduct and review topographic, boundary, construction, and as-built surveys.
• Monitor mining progress and provide accurate survey information to operational teams.
• Maintain survey databases, drawings, plans, and spatial records.
• Produce maps, plans, sections, and 3D models.
• Prepare volumetric calculations for ore extraction, stockpiles, waste dumps, and tailings facilities.
• Generate periodic reports for management, regulatory agencies, and technical teams.
• Ensure data integrity and proper document control.
• Manage GNSS/GPS equipment, total stations, laser scanners, drones/UAVs, and other survey technologies.
• Oversee mine surveying software and GIS systems.
• Evaluate and implement technologies to improve efficiency, safety, and accuracy.
• Ensure survey equipment is properly calibrated and maintained.
• Ensure survey activities comply with applicable mining laws, regulations, permits, and company policies.
• Maintain legal mine boundaries and property records.
• Support permitting, land management, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Provide survey documentation for audits and inspections.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior