Survey Technicain

OceanaGold•Kershaw, SC

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Survey Technician supports survey control and grade-control activities at Haile Gold Mine in an active mining environment. The role sets out design control, drill holes, and grade control according to work priorities, checks mined areas for as-built design compliance, maintains survey records, and prepares plans and operational data using computer software. The technician also collects geotechnical data as specified by the Geotechnical Engineer and assists the Senior Surveyor with requested tasks. The position requires working safely around heavy machinery and traversing shot muck while performing blockouts. The technician is expected to proactively seek a Part 107 remote pilot’s license.

Requirements

Valid state driver’s license.
1–3 years of experience in civil surveying.
Physical fitness to traverse shot muck while performing blockouts.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of experience in a hard rock mining environment.
Previous experience with the Trimble GPS platform.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Comply with safety requirements and observe company policies and procedures.
Set out design control, drill holes, and grade control on time according to work priorities in an active mining environment.
Traverse shot muck while performing blockouts.
Work safely around heavy machinery, including haul trucks, loaders, and drills.
Check as-built conditions for design compliance as areas are mined and provide additional control to remediate variances as needed.
Maintain records of survey data.
Use computer software to produce plans and data for operations and the technical team.
Proactively seek to attain a Part 107 remote pilot’s license.
Collect geotechnical data at the required intervals and according to specifications determined by the Geotechnical Engineer.
Assist the Senior Surveyor with requested tasks.