Mine Surveyor Technician

Job description

Mine Surveyor Technician Position Overview: The Mine Surveyor plays a critical role in supporting daily mining operations by collecting, processing, and managing high-accuracy spatial data used for pit development, ore control, dump advancement, leach pad monitoring, and infrastructure projects. This position operates within a high-tonnage open pit copper mine. The Mine Surveyor Technician works independently in both field and office environments to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of data used by Engineering, Geology, Operations, and Environmental teams. UAV and LiDAR technologies are a core part of this role. 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, Dril...