Senior Mine Surveyor - Underground

About the role

Bellevue Gold Limited, a high-grade gold mine in Western Australia, is looking for a Senior Mine Surveyor for its underground operation. The role provides day-to-day survey control so mining can run efficiently and safely, mentors and supports the Mine Surveyors, and helps manage survey control to industry best practice. The mine is about 30 km north of Leinster and has been operating underground since late 2020.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement safe work systems and procedures for all survey activities
• Give direction, leadership and support to the Mine Surveyors
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date mine survey records
• Ensure the Survey department complies with WHS regulations, the WHS Act and the Mine Survey Code of Practice
• Maintain survey equipment to a high standard and keep it within calibration and adjustment limits
• Keep Emergency Plans up to date and accessible
• Produce mine plans for regulatory submissions
• Provide quality assurance and supervision of the survey control network
• Mark up designs for development, production and diamond drilling, and produce survey plans and memos on time
• Carry out CMS surveys, aerial survey work, surface set outs and pickups as required
• Compile end-of-month surveys and reports

Required profile

• Advanced Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Surveying
• WA Authorised Mine Surveyor's Certificate of Competency Grade 1, or ability to obtain it
• At least five years of experience in a mechanized hard-rock underground mine
• Previous supervisory experience
• Strong leadership skills and a safety-focused attitude
• Current C Class WA driver's licence

Required skills

• Competent in Deswik
• Good skills in spreadsheets, presentations, word processing and databases
• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Inspection Act and Regulations and the Mine Survey Code of Practice