Underground Surveyor 240k+ 8/6 FIFO

1 week ago


Perth, Western Australia Prime Mining Full time $200,000 - $240,000 per year
About Us

Prime Mining specialises in supplying the mining industry with high calibre professionals.

With clients across Australia and Internationally, we take pride in our team of some of the industry's best mining professionals.

From our humble origins of a small band of mining professionals in 2011, we've ensured a proven track record of supporting our team and our clients, enabling us to have grown into one of Australia's leading technical consultancies.

With clients including all the large and medium mining companies in the country, as well as strategic partnerships with innovative companies such as Deswik, we strive to maintain our reputation of quality people and industry leading remuneration options, whilst supporting each of our team members' individual goals.

Further to this, we also offer our team a unique range of remuneration options, working with them to maximise value for their situation and setup, including offering assistance with ABN Company options, allowing for the benefits that come with it.

We are looking for experienced Underground Mine Surveyors for multiple roles, to assist our Tier 1 Clients in WA & SA. The roles are 8/6 rosters, with FIFO from Perth, Melbourne & Adelaide on offer.

These are exceptional opportunities for anyone who wants to take the next leap in their career as a consultant, propelling their career forward and being rewarded financially.


The Roles

The roles involve supporting active underground operations in WA & SA.

Working with an established technical services team, you will assist with day to day support to enable smooth operations with regards to mine planning and execution support.

All travel time and costs, as well as accommodation will be covered, ensuring you are not out of pocket for any expenses, alongside Prime Mining's industry leading remuneration.

Duties include:

  • Assist with survey data capture and updating of databases.
  • Surveys of underground/surface operations using drones, and processing flights.
  • Collaborate with the geology and mine production teams to coordinate and implement project work for the survey team on daily, weekly, and longer-term bases.
  • Plan and execute underground development heading set-out and face mark-ups, monitoring, end-of-month surveys, and associated computation, processing, and reporting.
  • Survey and calculate volumes of material for reporting, including surveys, volumes & reconciliations.
  • Setting out and marking up production drill plans ahead of the drill schedule.
  • Ensuring survey data integrity and calculations comply with mine plans.

To be considered you must meet the following criteria:
  • A tertiary qualification in Surveying.
  • Strong use of Deswik CAD & other survey CAD packages.
  • Located in Perth, Melbourne or Adelaide.
  • You have previous practical experience in underground mining in Australia and an established understanding of mining operations.
  • Current Australian drivers licence.
  • Have exceptional and professional communication skills to engage and influence other personnel within the business.
  • Have excellent time management and task prioritisation skills.
  • Have an overriding commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility and sustainable development.

What makes Prime Mining the standout:
  • Stable work & ongoing contracts as part of one of the countries leading Mining Professionals teams, with an extensive client base across the country.
  • An industry leading, unrivalled pay rate, with complete flexibility of PAYG or ABN contract options.
  • A chance to experience a unique lifestyle while developing your career.
  • The ability for you to expand and develop skills.
  • Work on a range of exciting and challenging client projects, with our streamlined business model always keeping us competitive.
  • Recognition and reward for outstanding work.
  • An opportunity to join a diverse well-established team with a strong reputation and genuine culture. 

    Our team is happy to take calls if you are uncertain about becoming a consultant and wish to talk to others who have been doing it for years.

If this sounds like you "Apply Now" with a resume (no need for cover letter).



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