Key Responsibilities:
- Operate as a certified drone (UAV) pilot, responsible for flight planning, aerial data acquisition, ground control setup, post-processing, and compliance with safety and legal protocols.
- Use UAV drones and mobile LiDAR systems to acquire detailed spatial data for pit pickups, blast pattern layout, ore control boundaries, dump and leach pad monitoring, and mine infrastructure development.
- Using a Trimble GPS system, Stake and mark blast patterns, dig polygons, grade boundaries, and engineering features in coordination with Mine Geology, Drill & Blast, and Mine Operations.
- Process and validate survey data using Maptek PointStudio, Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD LT, and support integration into Hexagon MinePlan 3D.
- Maintain and update survey control networks, coordinate systems, and surface models across the mining footprint; assist with as-built layouts for roads, ponds, utilities, and other infrastructure.
- Create, update, and maintain a layered facilities map of the property
- Participate in monthly volumetric reconciliation and surface compliance tracking with the Engineering and Geology teams.
- Ensure QA/QC standards are followed and that data accuracy meets planning and regulatory needs.
- Maintain and calibrate survey instruments and assist with UAV maintenance and troubleshooting.
Required Education and Experience:
- Technical, Associate, or university degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Mine Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent job experience
- +1 years of experience in mine or construction surveying, preferably in open pit mining
- Proficiency with total stations, GNSS systems, UAV/drones, and LiDAR technology
- Experience with point cloud processing, photogrammetry, and surface modeling
- Skilled in data processing software such as Pix4D, Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD
- Familiarity with Hexagon MinePlan 3D and integration of survey data into mine planning workflows
- Physically able for fieldwork in rugged terrain and variable conditions
- Valid UAV operator certification (e.g., FAA Part 107) within 60 days of hire
- Spanish fluency required; English proficiency preferred
- Valid driver's license