Underground Mine Surveyor – Eloise Copper Mine

Underground Mine Surveyor – Eloise Copper Mine

About Us 

AIC Mines is entering an exciting period of growth across our North West Queensland operations, with the Jericho Mine progressing into production over the coming months.

Located near Cloncurry, Eloise Copper Mine is an established underground operation producing high-grade copper concentrate. Together with the development of Jericho, Eloise forms an important part of AIC Mines’ growth strategy.

This is an opportunity to join a close-knit operational team focused on safety, teamwork, performance and continuous improvement.

About the position: 

AIC Copper seeks an experienced mine surveyor to provide day-to-day survey services to enable mining operations to be conducted efficiently and safely.  Reporting to the Senior Mine Surveyor, this position would suit an experienced and technically skilled candidate wanting to work in a small and friendly team environment. 

The core responsibilities of this position include:

• Utilise survey equipment and survey best practices to generate accurate survey data in a timely manner

• Install survey stations for directional control of mining

• Carry out accurate mark-ups of all designs for horizontal and vertical development 

• Produce survey plans and memos as required to a high standard and in a timely manner

• Carry out development pick-ups and maintain an accurate survey as-built models

• Conduct CMS surveys as required and validate results

• Complete end-of-month surveys (underground and surface) 

• Complete small scale aerial survey work across mining leases 

• Conduct surface set outs and pickups

• Conduct other miscellaneous survey tasks as required

• Maintain survey equipment to a high standard and ensure equipment is kept within required calibration and adjustment parameter 

The role follows an 8/6 FIFO roster from Townsville or Brisbane with bus commuting options available for local candidates from Cloncurry and surrounding communities. Onsite accommodation and meals are provided at the Eloise Copper Mine. 

About You:

• A tertiary degree in surveying, science, geomatics or similar

• Considerable experience (minimum 3 years) in a mechanized hard-rock underground mine with exposure to sublevel caving and longhole open stoping mining methods

• Excellent computer skills and a competent user of mining industry software such as GEOVIA Surpac and Pix4D Mapper

• Working knowledge of Leica Survey Instruments (desirable)

• Experience operating drones with RePL certification (desirable)

• Excellent numeracy skills

• Ability to work unsupervised as required

• Capability to forward plan and prioritise multiple tasks

• Manual QLD driver’s license

• Hold a high regard for safety by following safe working practices

• Physically fit and able to pass medical assessment and police clearance 

Next Steps:

Please apply by clicking the APPLY link below.  This position will remain open until filled. 

AIC is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. We encourage applications from all Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents.