Senior Mine Surveyor - Hiring Immediately

Federation Mining is an Australian based gold mining company with our flagship mine, Snowy River on the West Coast of New Zealand. The Snowy River project is progressing well with the site transitioning from a resource definition and pre-feasibility study phase into preparations for first production including the construction of a processing facility with the expected completion in 2025. 

Due to the changing needs of the site, Snowy River Mine has an opportunity for a Senior Surveyor to work within the current team of approx. 60 employees based onsite, near Reefton on the West Coast.  The site team is expected to increase to approx. 200 once in production. The Senior Surveyor will be responsible for leading all aspects of survey needed at the Snowy River site including laser install, mining instructions & pickups, production markups & scans as required and statutory reporting. The Senior Surveyor will report to the Mine Manager (or the General Manager when the Mine Manager is on break). This role will have the opportunity to obtain a New Zealand First Class Mine Managers certification and fulfill the duties of an alternative Mine Manager when required. 

• Ideally, you will have a minimum of 5 years underground experience, preferably having completed a hands on practical component and a range of technical services role.
• You are a motivated team leader, with previous exposure to leading a team.
• You have knowledge and experience in narrow vein mining and/or open stoping operations.
• Your will be a qualified Geotechnical Engineer; consideration will be made for engineers of other disciplines with adequate experience.
• You may already have your First Class Mine Managers certification or hold New Zealand or Australian statutory qualifications (Ventilation Officer or Shift Supervisor, A or B Grade) – these would be highly favourable but not essential. 
• You have previous experience using surveying software such as Deswik and be able to set up systems and processes for the survey department.
• Current Drivers Licence with clean record.
• Current First aid certification.

• This site-based role and can be based on a 8/6 or 5/2, 4/3 roster arrangement
• A unique project on the beautiful West Coast of New Zealand
• Opportunity for growth and experience
• Competitive salary
• Private health insurance with discounts for family members
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bus transport for Greymouth
• Short term accommodation assistance and relocation package

As part of the recruitment process, we will conduct various checks to determine the suitability of the candidate for the role including a police/criminal background check, preemployment medical screening including drug and alcohol testing and reference checking. These tests will be completed if your application is successful on reaching the final stages of the employment process. Federation Mining is a smoke free workplace and all employees must be willing to undertake daily drug and alcohol testing. 

All applicants must be able to demonstrate the legal working rights for New Zealand. We are unfortunately not able to consider applicants who require visa support. 

Applications for this role close on 20th June 2024.

For further information on the role, or to apply, please forward a current resume and covering letter stating your suitability for the role to ********

To find out more about Federation Mining, visit our website www.federationmining.com.au or our LinkedIn page – Federation Mining