UG Surveyor 1, 2, or 3

Sibanye Stillwater • Big Timber, MT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sibanye-Stillwater is seeking an Underground Surveyor (Levels 1, 2, or 3) for the East Boulder Mine in McCleod, MT. This role involves planning and executing surface and underground survey activities safely and efficiently. The surveyor will be responsible for preparing maps and records of surveys, setting line and grade for underground excavations, producing as-built drawings, and measuring excavation advances. Maintaining control point and survey files, and complying with safety and environmental regulations are also key aspects of this position. The schedule is 9-hour days with a 5x2, 4x3 rotation, and the day shift runs from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Requirements

• Proficient in the use of Excel, Word, and Vulcan or like programs.
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Leadership qualities including: character, teamwork, communication, business sense, and vision.
• Complete understanding/compliance of Company safety policies and procedures and ability to maintain a strong focus on safety while completing all tasks.
• Can perform survey calculations such as two-point resection, horizontal & vertical curves, inverse between points, coordinate points, and grade/slope calculations.
• Ability to do or learn to perform volume calculations using Vulcan Software.
• Ability to assume some of the responsibilities of the Lead Surveyor in their absence.

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of underground mining methods/terminology.
• Basic awareness and understanding of the day-to-day mine operations.
• Ability to prepare azimuth tables and maps.
• Ability to set grade chains.
• Ability to do or learn to calculate stope & development contracts, as well as calculate incentive bonus.
• Compile end-of-month development report without supervision.
• Ability to survey and process GPS survey equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute surface and underground survey activities in a safe, efficient manner.
• Oversee and prepare maps and records of surveys.
• Set line and grade for UG excavations.
• Produce as-built drawings of excavations.
• Measure excavation advances at determined intervals.
• Maintain and manage control point and survey files, both electronic and hard copy.
• Comply with State and Federal safety and environmental regulations and company policies and standards.

What This Job Offers

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