Mine Surveyor

Northern Star Pogo LLC • Delta Junction, AK

8d • $24 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Northern Star Resources Limited is seeking an experienced Underground Mine Surveyor/Survey Technician for their Pogo operation. This role is crucial for accurately defining mine operations, supporting planning and production, and maintaining survey data. The position is permanent with job security due to an extended mine life. The role involves working a 15 days on, 13 days off schedule at a remote campsite with various working conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Working knowledge of survey theory and instruments.
• Working knowledge of computers and programs to process and plot surveying data.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Sufficient education to read and write instructions, perform simple mathematical calculations, and keep records.
• Demonstrated computer skills in Windows environment with experience in MS Word and Excel required.
• Effective written, verbal, and communication skills to satisfy training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies of the company.
• Ability to pass a background check and post-offer physical.

Nice To Haves

• One year of surveying experience or technical school.
• Underground hard rock experience.
• Competency with AutoCAD, Vulcan and Surpac.
• Critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare underground 3D as-built surveys using total station equipment.
• Establish and maintain survey wall stations.
• Lay out survey control associated with face blasting.
• Lay out survey control associated with long-hole slashing.
• Update and maintain survey drawings using AutoCAD, Vulcan and Surpac.
• Prepare end of month volume and footage reports using Vulcan.
• Survey and calculate volumes for surface ore, waste, and aggregate stockpiles.
• Survey assistance for the development of mine plans and designs.
• Assist in the alignment of exploration drills for surface and underground.
• Produce results that accurately define mine operations and can be used for planning and production support. Must accept work and technology upgrades in a gracious manner and complete survey projects in a timely and efficient manner.
• May also be asked to assist with mine engineering projects, tasks and data collection.
• Other duties as required.

Benefits

• Permanent position and extended mine-life offering job security.
• Excellent remuneration package with bonuses, insurances, 401k and paid leave.
• Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invest in their people.
• Company provided camp facilities (dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, accommodation rooms).
• Dormitory rooms with land line phone, Wi-Fi & cable TV.
• Cell service available through Wi-Fi.
• Bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok, Alaska.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED