Chief Mine Surveyor

• Excellent chance to join an emerging gold producer
• FIFO from Perth and will be on a 8 days on and 5 days off Roster

This role is an excellent chance to join an emerging gold producer focused with a large development in Western Australia. As part of the new development set to include includes gold resources of 1.25 million oz. they currently require a Chief Surveyors to join the team reporting to the Manager of Mining. The role is FIFO from Perth and will be on a 8 days on and 5 days off Roster.

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Management of the survey budget and ensure ongoing training & development of the Survey Department.
• Initial set up and establishment of the Survey Department
• Management/Maintenance of the spatial information & data sets
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of Surveyed & Hauled mined volumes
• Provide technical assistance and surveying services to the Construction Manager during the construction phase as required
• Provide mining related and general surveying services during the operational phase
• Fulfil the reconciliation requirements of the monthly mining schedule and the spatial information requirements of the planning department
• Develop & maintain the work practices & procedures of the highest professional & safety standards in order to achieve peak performance of mine production functions.
• Management of all aspects of the Survey Department, including training, succession planning and general staff development
• Implement business improvement initiatives, with particular emphasis on technology & industry developments

To be considered for this role, the successful candidate will have a minimum of 8 years survey experience in an open pit mining environment, preferably with some of this experience in a Chief Surveyor or Senior Surveyor capacity. Experience in a gold mine is advantageous though not essential. A Degree in Surveying, including authorisation as a Mine Surveyor within WA under the Mine Safety and Inspection Act and Regulations is essential. You will also be able to demonstrate; Strong Microsoft Office skills, along with knowledge of Surpac and other mining software.
 
In return a salary of between $140k - $170k is offered with additional superannuation and benefits package. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward thinking company at the birth of a new development.