Mine Surveyor Technician

Key Responsibilities:

Operate as a certified drone (UAV) pilot, responsible for flight planning, aerial data acquisition, ground control setup, post-processing, and compliance with safety and legal protocols.

Use UAV drones and mobile LiDAR systems to acquire detailed spatial data for pit pickups, blast pattern layout, ore control boundaries, dump and leach pad monitoring, and mine infrastructure development.

Using a Trimble GPS system, Stake and mark blast patterns, dig polygons, grade boundaries, and engineering features in coordination with Mine Geology, Drill & Blast, and Mine Operations.

Process and validate survey data using Maptek PointStudio, Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD LT, and support integration into Hexagon MinePlan 3D.

Maintain and update survey control networks, coordinate systems, and surface models across the mining footprint; assist with as-built layouts for roads, ponds, utilities, and other infrastructure.

Create, update, and maintain a layered facilities map of the property

Participate in monthly volumetric reconciliation and surface compliance tracking with the Engineering and Geology teams.

Ensure QA/QC standards are followed and that data accuracy meets planning and regulatory needs.

Maintain and calibrate survey instruments and assist with UAV maintenance and troubleshooting.

Required Education and Experience:

Technical, Associate, or university degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Mine Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent job experience

+1 years of experience in mine or construction surveying, preferably in open pit mining

Proficiency with total stations, GNSS systems, UAV/drones, and LiDAR technology

Experience with point cloud processing, photogrammetry, and surface modeling

Skilled in data processing software such as Pix4D, Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD

Familiarity with Hexagon MinePlan 3D and integration of survey data into mine planning workflows

Physically able for fieldwork in rugged terrain and variable conditions

Valid UAV operator certification (e.g., FAA Part 107) within 60 days of hire

Spanish fluency required; English proficiency preferred

Valid driver's license