At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor mining progress, establish survey points, and prepare technical reports.
- Company: Growing precious metals producer with a focus on safety and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, and opportunities for career development.
- Other info: Work two weeks on, two weeks off in a remote camp setting.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team in a high-grade mining environment and make an impact.
- Qualifications: Technical diploma and five years of underground survey experience required.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
We are a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with seven wholly-owned operations: the New Afton gold-copper mine in British Columbia, Canada, the Rainy River gold-silver mine in Ontario, Canada, the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver mine in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia, Canada.
Coeur Silvertip is one of the highest-grade silver-zinc lead projects in the world. Coeur is focused on targeted exploration of Silvertip’s large, highly prospective land package. Recent drilling results reinforce Silvertip's growing potential as an emerging tier-one asset for the Company. Coeur Silvertip prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development and growth.
About the Job: Operating in a Northern British Columbia mining environment on a two week in/two week out shift rotation, the Surveyor is a key employee involved in the mining engineering functions at the Silvertip Operation.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor underground mining progress and establish survey control points as required;
- Calculate month end tonnage reconciliation by survey;
- Maintain up-to-dates in Deswik and Vulcan;
- Issue updated as-built prints;
- Preparation of technical memos, reports, driving layouts and mining specifications;
- Perform pre-operational checks, operate equipment and perform all job functions according to Safe Operating Procedures;
- Conduct weekly checks of ventilation flows and diesel exhaust gases in working headings;
- Provide technical and mentoring support for Underground Mine and Surface Operations;
- Ensure equipment deficiencies and operational issues are communicated clearly;
- Accomplish other tasks within his/her area of expertise as requested.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Technical school diploma;
- Minimum of five (5) years underground survey experience;
- Knowledge of CAD, word processing and spreadsheet software;
- Experience with latest technology of Total Station; GPS / GIS; Drone Surveying;
- Valid driver's license;
- Physically fit to perform the duties of the position.
Additional Information:
- Willing to work a two-week rotation schedule, with 12-hour shifts per day at a remote camp.
- Eligible for Annual Bonus.
Our current designated marshalling locations are Vancouver, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Calgary, Edmonton, Whitehorse, Teslin, and Watson Lake.
Surveyor in Vancouver employer: Careermine
As a Mining Engineer at our Vancouver or Kelowna office, you'll join a dynamic team that values professionalism, ethical conduct, and open communication. We offer competitive compensation, flexible work schedules, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment that prioritizes safety and environmental stewardship. Our commitment to the JDS Way ensures that you will be part of a high-performing team dedicated to excellence and innovation in mining engineering.
