Mine Survey Technician

Vale • Thompson, MB

10d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Mines Survey Technician to join our Mines Technical Services Team in Thompson, Manitoba. This is a permanent position. You will work to build and maintain relationships and interact with other technical staff, supervision, and hourly employees. The position requires field work in an industrial environment, underground and/or surface and on uneven ground.

Requirements

• A technical diploma, OR High school diploma with strong skills in math and computer usage and 2-3 years of experience in an industrial environment, preferably in an underground setting.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an industrial environment, preferably in an underground setting.
• Sound survey and associated mathematical skills with a robust knowledge of mine survey techniques/standards.
• Experience working in an industrial environment, preferably in an underground setting, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Deswik.
• Demonstrates safe behavior, solid analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent attention to detail, and high standards of work.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, good time management, prioritization of stakeholder requirements, and proficient use and care of survey instruments.

Responsibilities

• Provide underground and surface surveying services in an industrial production environment, including topography, heading alignment, stope cavity survey monitoring, check surveys, raises, and drone lidar.
• Perform safety searches as requested in the development headings.
• Update mine drawings, including plans and sections, and issue prints to associated departments regarding layout to be excavated, surveyed control points, and excavations approaching other areas or diamond drill boreholes.
• Complete month-end survey for incentive calculations and lay out reference lines and rings as required for vertical blasthole mining (VBM) production drilling.
• Survey collars and breakthroughs (probe and gyro) on production drilling for quality control, lay out reference lines for diamond drill holes, and provide borehole and breakthrough warnings.
• Ensure care and control of equipment and designated mobile equipment, and report daily activities to the Divisional Supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Attractive pension and benefits (company paid core coverage, flex health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, flex, sick, top up for maternity/parental)
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
• Grow your career in a large and global company, and mining industry leader.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Online training and career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree