Senior Minesite Surveyor

Piacentini & Son - About Us

Piacentini & Son is an earthmoving and mining contractor specialising in bulk earthworks, supply of mobile mining and earthmoving equipment, road haulage and mining rehabilitation services. We have over 500 employees around Australia with a head office in Bunbury, Western Australia. Piacentini & Son has a rich 80-year history of operations throughout Australia, supporting the mining and resources sectors with mining and earthmoving services.

About the Opportunity

Piacentini & Son, the principal contractor leading mine site rehabilitation works in the Peel region of Western Australia, are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Minesite Surveyor to join our on-site team. This is a pivotal role that will oversee and conduct all surveying activities, ensuring precise spatial data and reliable measurements. You will be responsible for maintaining the integrity and performance of our mobile GPS networks, working closely with our operations and technical support teams to ensure reliability across multiple sites. This role is integral to the successful execution of rehabilitation works, ensuring that they meet both environmental and operational standards. This is a Permanent Full-Time opportunity that will be well suited to someone local to the Peel area.

About You

• 7+ years experience in a similar role (Civil or Rehabilitation environments)
• Relevant Tertiary Qualification
• Authorised Mine Surveyor's Certificate of Competency - Grade 2
• Proficient in Pix4d, Trimble Business Centre, Carson, Topcon 3D Office, Trimble Earthworks and Point Studio software
• Hold a valid RePL (Remote Pilot Licence)
• Experienced in Safe Drone Operations
• Display a clear commitment and focus on the health, safety and well-being of all employees
• Strong leadership, analytical and communication skills
• Hold a valid Australian Drivers Licence
• Willingness to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical & Drug / Alcohol Screen

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys and capture accurate data using advanced surveying tools and software
• Monitor and document rehabilitation progress to ensure compliance with project timelines and regulatory standards
• Operate drones (DJI Phantom 4, Mavic, M300) for aerial surveying and mapping
• Preparation and Submission of Monthly Claims
• Prepare EOW (End of Week) and EOM (End of Month) volume and progress reports
• Ensure design files and operating envelopes are correctly loaded and accessible
• Conduct weekly accuracy checks and maintain system tolerances
• Collaborate with project leaders and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution
• Perform topographical surveys to guide site rehabilitation
• Develop and manage GPS machine control files
• Ensure the site meets environmental and legal requirements throughout the rehabilitation process
• Provide support, as required, for systems at other operational sites

About the Offer

• Monday - Friday Role
• Attractive Salary Package
• Locally Based Role - Home Each Night
• Great benefits including Corporate HBF private health discount, discounted hotel stays and travel incentives.
• Employee Assistance Programme for all employees and immediate family
• Opportunity to work for an industry leading organisation with one of the largest CAT fleets in the Southern Hemisphere
• Family owned and operated business from our offices based in Bunbury, Western Australia

Apply

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we invite you to apply and join our team through the link in Seek.

More information

Piacentini & Son values diversity in its workforce and encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to apply.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job. We reserve the right to withdraw and extend advertising.

We respectfully request that there are no approaches from recruitment agencies in relation to this role. Only direct applicants will be considered.