The Company is seeking a Surveyor for its Soledad Mountain Project (the “Project”) in Mojave. The surveyor is responsible for all aspects of surveying on the property.

The Surveyor must be a self-starter that will be totally involved in all aspects of the operation as these relate to surveying. This is an exciting opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a start-up mining operation and contribute to the success of the operations.

This position reports to Senior Mine Engineering.

General:

• Able to use GPS, total stations, theodolites and levels with facility and accuracy;
• Must have excellent drafting skills and be proficient in use of the latest drafting tools such as AutoCAD;
• Communicate and work closely with staff in the Services and Mining groups and
• Be familiar with and comply with the Company’s safety and health policies.

Mine survey:

• Responsible for all survey operations in and around the open pits:
  • Set out ore mark-ups as requested by the Geologist.
  • Pick up of end of month pit and leach pad advances and workings or any other pickup or feature as requested by the Engineers/Geologist.
  • Work closely with the drill/blast engineer to design and layout blast pattern.
  • Set out dig limits, berms, batter boards and other control features required for the mining operation on a daily basis;
  • Set out, maintain and verify control points.

Volume calculations:

• Calculate volumes of materials moved and any volume(s) of stockpiles at the end of a month or at any time as requested by the Engineering and
• Regularly report volumes as required.

As-built surveys:

• Do as-built surveys around the site as necessary from time to time;
• Maintain a library of plans of the site and site services, the open pits and other relevant or significant features;
• Maintain a database of control points.

Control of excavations:

• Be responsible for locating buried services around the site and issue Dig Permits.

Exploration:

• Organize and maintain a database of exploration and infill drill hole information as required by the Geologist/Engineers.
• Set out exploration and infill drill holes in the field as requested by the Engineer Supt. and
• Set out or pick up any geological sampling points or features as requested by the Geologist/Engineers.

Continuous Improvement

• The Company encourages continuous improvement by challenging work practices and encouraging employee participation in new concepts, especially as these apply to advances in all areas of survey technology.

Requirements

• A minimum of 1-3 years of experience as an open-pit or quarry surveyor.
• A demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of surveying in an open pit environment;
• A demonstrated meticulous approach to procedures, mark-ups in the field, and recording of data.
• Sampling experience is a plus.
• Experience with construction-related survey techniques is an asset.
• Proficient in all verbal and written skills and
• An ability to present information in a manner that is clear and understandable.
• Driver’s license is required
• High School diploma or GED