Technician - Survey (Open Pit)

5 days ago

West Wyalong, Australia Evolution Mining Full time
Overview

Technician - Survey (Open Pit) at Evolution Mining

Talent Acquisition Lead | GenAI Early Adopter | Building Best-in-Class Recruitment Processes

About Us

From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Our vision is to be a premier global gold company with inspired people, offering diverse experiences and career opportunities within the group. Whether you work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, you will have a bright future with us.

At Cowal, our work has extended the mine life to 2040. Located near West Wyalong in central New South Wales, Cowal is a residential site where we encourage living nearby and enjoying the close-knit communities.

Our benefits include relocation assistance, salary packaging, life insurance and income protection, quarterly performance bonuses, employee share scheme, study assistance, discounted health insurance, and more. Bus transport is provided to and from West Wyalong at the start and end of shifts.

This roster is 8 days on, 6 days off, with 12-hour days. Flexible work options are available and discussed with the team.

About the Role

This is a hands-on, field-focused opportunity to join Evolution Mining's Cowal team as a Survey Technician (Open Pit). Reporting to the Senior Mine Surveyor, you'll be part of a well-established technical services crew that values precision, collaboration, and continuous learning.

What sets this role apart? You'll be trained in Deswik, Agisoft, and drone operations; no prior experience required. You'll spend around 80% of your time in the field, contributing directly to daily mine operations through mark-outs, monitoring, and data collection that keeps everything running smoothly.

Key responsibilities

  • Learn cutting-edge survey tech including drones and modelling software
  • Be part of a collaborative team with strong mentorship and internal development pathways
  • Enjoy a stable 8/6 roster, 12-hour days, and a role that blends physical activity with technical skill
About You / Qualifications

You're outdoors-oriented, enjoy practical work, and are ready to grow your technical skills in a mining environment. Whether you come from a surveying background, civil construction, or operate machinery with a tech mindset, your attitude and willingness to learn matter most.

  • A minimum of 1 year of experience in open pit mining, surveying, or a related technical field
  • A manual driver's licence and the physical ability to work in rugged terrain
  • Basic computer skills and an interest in learning Deswik, Agisoft, and drone mapping
  • A collaborative mindset and a desire to contribute to a high-performing team
Closing / Equal Opportunity

Evolution is committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. We focus on safety, sustainability, and responsible value creation in our operations.

To Apply

To find out more about us and Cowal, visit: https://joinus.evolutionmining.com/

We thank you for submitting your application.


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