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Frank Calandra Jennmar Services

Surveyor

Delta, CO · On-site

$53K - $80K/yr

JENNMAR Services, a staffing company specializing in employee placement for the energy industry, is currently seeking a Rodman Surveyor for West Elk Mine in Somerset, Colorado. This is a full-time ...

EJS Group, LLC

Mine Planning Engineer

Tangent, OR

$120K/yr

... survey data, sales forecasts, and other mine planning data to design 3-D mine plans and mining ... Experience: Minimum 5 years full-time professional experience surface mining and reclamation ...

OceanaGold

Assistant Surveyor

Kershaw, SC · On-site

OGC). Haile Gold Mine located in South Carolina is the largest gold mine on the East Coast of ... to full-time employment. * Act in the role of the Safety Manager during his absences Training

Kimble

Mining Engineer

Dover, OH · On-site

Coordinate mine surveying and other Engineering activity * Development of surface mine plans and ... Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance ...

Peabody Energy

Engineer Permitting

Lynnville, IN · On-site

Process Preblast/Condition Survey Requests * Record and distribute regulatory agency correspondence ... The Lifestyle: This position is a full-time role, working from Wild Boar mine in Indiana. The ...

Peabody Energy

Engineer Permitting

Lynnville, IN · On-site

Process Preblast/Condition Survey Requests * Record and distribute regulatory agency correspondence ... The Lifestyle: This position is a full-time role, working from Wild Boar mine in Indiana. The ...

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Infographic showing various Full Time Mine Surveyor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 98% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,746 per year, or $35.9 per hour.

Chief Surveyor

Turner Mining Group

Elko, NV • On-site

$120K - $170K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

The Opportunity

The Chief Surveyor is responsible for the overall management, planning, execution, and

quality control of all mine surveying activities. This role ensures accurate spatial data

collection, mine design compliance, legal boundary control, volumetric calculations, and

support for safe and efficient mining operations. The Chief Surveyor leads the survey

team, oversees survey technologies and systems, and ensures compliance with

regulatory, operational, and company standards.

Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop mine survey personnel.

Establish departmental goals, work plans, and performance standards.

Coordinate survey activities with mine planning, geology, engineering,

operations, and environmental teams.

Manage contractor survey services when required.

Develop and maintain survey procedures, standards, and best practices.

Plan and oversee all surface and underground survey activities.

Ensure accurate positioning and control networks are established and

maintained.

Verify mine development and production activities conform to approved mine

plans and designs.

Conduct and review topographic, boundary, construction, and as-built surveys.

Monitor mining progress and provide accurate survey information to operational

teams.

Maintain survey databases, drawings, plans, and spatial records.

Produce accurate maps, plans, sections, and 3D models.

Prepare volumetric calculations for ore extraction, stockpiles, waste dumps, and

tailings facilities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Generate periodic reports for management, regulatory agencies, and technical

teams.

Ensure data integrity and proper document control.

Manage the use of GNSS/GPS equipment, total stations, laser scanners,

drones/UAVs, and other survey technologies.

Oversee mine surveying software and GIS systems.

Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve efficiency, safety, and

accuracy.

Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of survey equipment.

Ensure all survey activities comply with applicable mining laws, regulations,

permits, and company policies.

Maintain legal mine boundaries and property records.

Support permitting, land management, and regulatory reporting requirements.

Provide survey documentation required for audits and inspections.

The above responsibilities are representative and may not include all assigned duties.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Geospatial Science, Mining

Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.

10+ years of progressive surveying experience within mining operations.

5+ years in a supervisory or leadership role managing survey teams.

Experience in both surface and underground mining environments.

Experience with large-scale open pit, underground, or combined mining

operations.

Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining mine control networks.

Experience supporting mine planning, resource modeling, and production

reconciliation.

Proven experience managing survey databases and spatial information systems.

Required certifications and licenses include but are not limited to:

o Professional Land Surveyor (PLS), Professional Surveyor (PS), Registered

Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS), or equivalent registration as required

by applicable jurisdiction.

o Valid driver's license.

o Mine site safety training required by local regulations and company

standards.

Advanced proficiency with mine surveying software (e.g., Deswik, Vulcan,

MineSight, Surpac).

Experience with GIS platforms such as ArcGIS.

Strong knowledge of GNSS/GPS systems, total stations, laser scanning, and

photogrammetry.

Experience with UAV-based surveying and LiDAR technologies.

Proficiency in CAD and 3D modeling software.


Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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