NGM - Chief Surveyor

Barrick Mining Corporation • Carlin, NV

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About The Position

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Chief Surveyor to provide accurate surveying services to the underground mining group and other teams. The role leads, trains, and develops the underground survey team, performs survey projects as directed, and carries out other assigned duties. The position supports safe operations and the company’s commitment to leaving a sustainable legacy in host communities.

Requirements

• Professional certification, such as Registered Professional Land Surveyor or Authorized Mine Surveyor; the posting describes certification as preferred and also states it is required.
• Expert proficiency with survey instruments, including total stations, drones, CMS, and C-ALS scanners.
• Advanced skills in Deswik CAD, Leica Infinity, Move3, and StarNet survey software.
• Comprehensive knowledge of coordinate geometry (COGO) and least squares adjustments.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development skills.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities.
• Strategic thinking and advanced problem-solving capabilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of ten years of extensive surveying work experience, preferably in an underground mining environment.

Responsibilities

• Support operations through timely daily survey activities, including laying out and maintaining survey reference marks.
• Review mine survey processes regularly and investigate, assess, and, where appropriate, trial new methods or technology.
• Ensure survey equipment is properly used, maintained, and calibrated.
• Reconcile weekly and monthly survey measures.
• Work cross-functionally with operations and technical services to maintain visual aids that communicate the short-term mine plan and designs, including maintaining Deswik layers.
• Manage and direct the surveying team and provide direction and coaching.
• Ensure plans, budgets, and schedules are sufficiently developed; management systems and processes are appropriately applied; deadlines are met; and budget constraints are followed.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans with national provider networks.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution and employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Company-sponsored medical clinics.
• Company match share purchase program.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to career opportunities across the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed