Senior Surveyor, UG Mine

Key Accountabilities

• Systems & Documentation
  • Develop the underground mine surveying systems and procedures according to industry best practices
  • Ensure all technical documentation, templates, reports, guidelines are clear and accurate.
  • Maintain the survey database and drawing standards (naming, layers, revisions) to corporate conventions.
• Survey Control & Execution
  • Design, install and verify primary and secondary control underground; and conduct regular check surveys and calibration to maintain data accuracy.
  • Deliver set outs for Maaden and sub-contractors outside of the scope of the mining contractor (geological drilling, construction etc.) and perform QA/QC checks to confirm as built conformance.
  • Perform QA/QC checks on the underground mining contractor's surveying and mining works
  • Complete pickups and laser/CMS/lidar scans of headings, stopes and voids; update the void model and produce reconciliation against designs for dilution, over/under break. plan compliance, and contractor payment certificates.
  • Implement best practice technology and surveying methods (e.g., Drones/Lidar/CMS/laser scanning workflows, streamlined data exchanges with mine planning software)
• Planning, Integration and Support
  • Provide timely survey inputs to weekly/monthly plans and sequencing; issue clear survey notes/mark ups supporting safe, executable work
  • Maintain an up to date and accurate survey as-built database; inclusive of voids, services and all relevant information to inform accurate and safe mine planning.
  • Collaborate and review plans with technical services teams to ensure designs and instructions are practical and compliant with operating standards and procedures.
  • Conduct project due diligence, identifying risks, opportunities, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Safety & Compliance
  • Live the Maaden values and promote a safety-first culture
  • Keep statutory and emergency plans up to date (underground plans, escapeways/refuge, services, survey control, ventilation flow) and ensure traceable revisions for audits and inspections.
  • Adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies
  • Conduct regular audits and risk assessments
  • Manage and calibrate survey instruments, including total stations and laser scanners.
• Reporting & Governance
  • Compile End of Month survey packs: development and stope as builts, CMS volumes, reconciliation dashboards, plan vs actual variance commentary.
  • Manage document control for drawings and records; maintain data quality suitable for external reporting (regulatory inspections, technical studies, MSHEM compliance inspections etc.)
• Continuous Improvement
  • Implement best practice technology and surveying methods (e.g., Lidar/CMS/laser scanning workflows; streamlined data exchanges with planning tools) and optimise turnaround from field to issuable mark ups.
  • Identify and promote initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce cost
• Leadership & Mentoring
  • Mentor and guide junior surveyors, engineers and non-technical staff, fostering technical and professional development.
• Support
  • Provide technical support to operations, ensuring alignment with production goals and standards.
  • Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for management.
  • Any other duties as required to achieve operational goals.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Surveying or Geomatics or related field.

Minimum Experience:
Minimum 7 years of experience in underground mining operations performing a mine surveying function.

Ma'aden High Performance Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of industry best practices for underground mine surveying.
• Proven ability to work in a systemized manner and establish procedures, guidelines and detailed technical documentation.
• Skills:
  • Highly skilled with surveying hardware inclusive of total stations, drones, Lidar, GPS, CMS/laser scanning, and underground control network tools.
  • Highly skilled with underground surveying software inclusive of Deswik, Surpac, and point cloud processing software.
  • Strong knowledge of underground mining methods, techniques, and equipment, with experience in longhole open stoping and paste filling.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.