Chief Surveyor (mine / survey / spatial data) - South America
Core
Lead and manage all mine surveying activities for active open-pit mining operations, ensuring survey data accuracy for mine planning, production, and operational compliance.
Role type
Senior technical leadership mine surveyor
Builds
Survey control networks, topographic and mine development surveys, production measurements, stockpile and waste volume calculations, and technical documentation.
Domain
Mining (open-pit) + Geomatics/Surveying
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (survey data & infrastructure)
Required skills
Mine surveying, Geomatics, Survey Engineering, Mine planning software, GIS systems, UAV operations, GPS, Total Stations, Digital terrain modelling, Survey control networks, Production surveys, Volume calculations, Mine development surveys, Team leadership
Preferred skills
Supervisory experience, Remote/camp-based mining operations experience, Modern survey technologies implementation
Technologies
UAV, GIS, GPS, Total Stations, Digital terrain modelling systems
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain survey control networks and benchmarks; Conduct topographic, pit development, infrastructure, and production surveys; Perform stockpile, waste dump, and excavation volume calculations; Verify compliance with mine designs and layouts; Manage survey records, maps, and databases; Oversee survey equipment maintenance and calibration; Mentor survey personnel.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities