Mine Surveyor

Great People, Great Company, Great Future.

We’re a great Australian success story, having rapidly grown to be a major player in the global lithium market. Our Pilgangoora Project is one of the largest, hard-rock lithium operations in the world

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Senior Mine Surveyor, the Mine Surveyor is to provide accurate and timely measurements, design set outs, and records of the mine site. This is used as a basis to update the mine plans and support production activity in accordance with Company policies, procedures and standards to ensure the continuity of the Company’s operation

This is a permanent full-time position that operates on a FIFO 8/6 roster from Perth or DIDO from Port Hedland.  

Key Responsibilities but not limited; 

• Conduct open pit mine surveying
• Provide set-outs, pick-ups and monitoring
• Survey compliance to design utilizing both an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and Leica GPS equipment
• Survey and calculate volumes as requested
• Measuring total volumes mined, stockpiled and produced
• Measuring quantities of blasted material
• End of month surveys, volumes, reconciliations and reporting
• Assist the mining team to maintain accurate plans for the mine site and associated infrastructure

Mining Production

• Set out of control points, pit and stockpile designs, drill patterns, ore markouts, and no dig lines.
• Pick up drill holes collars, blast pattern outlines, blast heave, misfires, waste dumps, ROM stockpiles, process plant stockpiles, as built final pit wall toes and berms

Mine Planning and Supporting Operations

• Input and validate data to the mine as built database
• Participation in daily mine planning meetings
• Follow the procedures in place for the timely and accurate collection of mine as built information to contribute to the mining contract management, mine planning, mining reconciliation to optimize the ore reserve
• Ensure survey information is accurate and validated
• Survey and define the lease boundaries, access roads and water courses
• Follow all mine surveying procedures for the mining operation

Assist the mining team;

• To generate dig, drill and blast plans;
• Collect timely spatial data inputs for the Daily, weekly and month end reporting;
• To track the drilled, blasted stocks and mine production; and
• Record the condition of pit walls and berms and pit wall movements over time.

Team – Mining Engineering

• Review mining plans prior to being issued
• Participate in training as required to build capability within the Mine Surveying team
• Attend daily prestart and weekly safety meetings of the Mine Surveying team
• Follow procedures for all mine surveying activity safely to achieve regulatory compliance

ABOUT YOU

• WA Authorised Mine Surveyor’s Certificate

• A degree or diploma in Mine Surveying that is acceptable to gain an Authorised Mine Surveyor’s Certificate as per the WA Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995

• WA C class driver's license

• 3 - 5 yrs experience in a similar role in a Mine Survey Team

• Proficiency in using mine surveying software, particularly Surpac

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software

• Proficiency in using pit wall monitoring software

• Demonstrates strong leadership

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Salary
• Quarterly cash bonus based on lithium pricing, PLUS
• Annual incentive based on company performance, paid in cash or cash/share combination
• Career growth opportunities
• Great accommodation and recreational facilities
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Community Leave
• Take a front row seat in the sustainable energy transformation!

WHAT WE STAND FOR

• Great people
• Think, do, achieve
• Safety matters
• Quality products
• Valuing our partners
• Making a difference in the world

PROMOTING DIVERSITY

Pilbara Minerals recognises that talented people come from diverse backgrounds, who can contribute to our successes in different ways.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly recommend women and Australian indigenous people to apply.

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.

Shortlisting for this role will commence immediately.  

We respectfully request agencies not to forward unsolicited resumes unless requested.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

Pilbara Minerals respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, and the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region who are the traditional owners and first people of these lands. We would like to pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of the Nyamal, Kariyarra and Whadjuk Noongar Peoples.

If you are interested in learning more about Pilbara Minerals or registering for future opportunities, please visit our website  www.pilbaraminerals.com.au