Surveyor - Mine Underground Projects

Job Description

• Maintain surface and underground survey processes to ensure achievement of project strategic objectives.
• Accurately mark-up development designs.
• Accurately mark-up surface infrastructure.
• Establish scheduling systems for all activities required to effectively execute the Underground Project.
• Actively manages works under area of control to ensure no impact on the critical path of the schedule
• Identifies possible upcoming schedule risks within area of control and initiates control measures to mitigate effects on overall project schedule.
• Actively looks for opportunities to accelerate works to provide schedule opportunities in area of control.
• Prepare reports on all projects and communicate to all relevant stakeholders as required.
• Design and implement value adding reporting systems.
• Deliver project estimates and budgets to the required degree of accuracy within scope of control.
• Actively look for opportunities to implement cost savings without effecting safety, schedule or quality.
• Prepare and maintain an active register identifying all mine planning risks and opportunities for the project.
• Ensure all activities within area of control are completed to the specifications nominated for the works being undertaken.
• Ensure all works under area of control are completed to a standard that is fit for purpose and meets the end users’ requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong results orientation and ability to consistently deliver against the plan
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative working style, building strong internal and external relationships
• Ability to work harmoniously in cross cultural environments
• Ability to engage external consultants and contractors 
• Excellent planning, organizing and prioritization capabilities
• A motivated self-starter who can operate autonomously
• Deswik, or similar, software expertise is desirable
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office
• Ability to interpret and disseminate technical information between internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge and experience with surface and/or underground development and controls
• 2+ years' relevant experience in surveying role preferably surface construction or surface/underground mining
• Degree in Surveying
• Driver’s license

Physical Requirements: 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear and see. 
• Must be able to work shift work with 12-hour shifts. 
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the workday. 
• Work is in a surface mine plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity. 
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required. 

Additional Information

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401K, and more
• Great residential location close to Charlotte SC, and is located between the mountains and sea.
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recognition program
• In-office snack shop
• Paid training available and professional development
• Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a
variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED