MINING SURVEYOR

Mine surveyors are involved in the accurate measurement and recording of mine workings. They are critical to the design, planning and safety of surface and underground mining activities, which must be accurately represented on mine plans. To carry out skilled surveying at specified locations on allocated projects with responsibility for working within the team to provide general survey support at specified sites, performing the tasks to meet targets, set criteria and deadlines. Main Tasks/Duties and Responsibilities • using instruments, take readings to determine specified locations • conduct surveys to obtain data used in planning mining operations • survey and calculate volume of material deposits, spoil piles, or veins, overburden to be removed • draft maps, drawings and create a database of survey data including development layouts, production drill mark-ups and miscellaneous layouts • update relevant maps, drawings and databases with any amended information. • assist with feasibility assessment, taking into account appropriate criteria • assist with project proposals, design layout and pick-up of drill/blast and digging areas • direct and assist team members in use of electronic surveying equipment, systems, or other instruments to transfer surface survey positions and directions to underground areas and to survey designated locations • compute survey and data, such as volumes of ore/coal driving and connecting underground passages to control direction and extent of mining operation, • effective communication of plans, providing appropriate instructions to designated team • assist with projects to ensure smooth operations • ensure that projects adhere to all aspects of safety issues, including equipment • contribute towards improving working operations and safety • assist with assessing and allocation of required supplies • assist with relevant costing/supply/budgetary reviews • effectively liaise and communicate and maintain a good relationship with team members, contractor/suppliers and other stakeholders as required • subject to specified criteria, general support of all project team members to ensure targets are met • maintain accurate data/records/documentation • carry out projects in accordance with contract requirements • carry out projects within time limits • ensure compliance with health and safety and all related legal/statutory regulations, policies and procedures, codes, professional duties, responsibilities and obligations and insert as applicable • immediately report problems/failures that may impact on the team or the organisation to Line manager • responsibly use resources and control expenses to meet budgetary controls • adhere to all organisation policies and procedures • set an example for team members of commitment, knowledge, work ethics and habits and personal character • From time to time, you may be expected to be part of special projects as are reasonably required of your job role. • You are responsible for your allocated workload and must meet all targets as agreed with your Line Manager. You must contribute towards the smooth running of the organisation generally.