Mine SurveyorThe Opportunity:Hudbay Minerals Inc. is seeking a Surveyor at our Copper Mountain Mine in Princeton, BC. This position is a 7x7 schedule, day shift rotation.
Please note that this opportunity is NOT a fly-in-fly-out position.Become a Part of Our TeamAs we continue to grow Copper Mountain Mine (BC) Ltd., there are many career development opportunities available for motivated and goal-oriented individuals.
Work with us and you will benefit from the mentorship and guidance of experienced team members because we understand that in order to accomplish our goals, we must work as a team and rely on the effort of every team member.
PositionMine SurveyorLocationCopper Mountain Mine is located near the town of Princeton, British Columbia at the center of the scenic Similkameen Valley. Princeton is a community-oriented town with a diverse offering of activities, especially for those who love the outdoors. Princeton is also in close proximity to both the city of Vancouver and the Okanagan.
SummaryThe mine surveyor provides essential field surveys for our Mining Operations and Engineering teams. Your work directly supports production through providing field layout and survey pickups, staking ore boundaries, and digital mapping. You will be responsible for collecting accurate data that is critical to mine planning, production reconciliation, and ensuring a safe work environment for all personnel on site.
Responsibilities- Champion a safe work environment by ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct daily operational surveys to support production, including face pickups, laying out blast patterns, staking ore boundaries, and providing shovel grade control
- Prepare and manage clear documentation for all survey activities
- Processing and management of all collected survey data
- Ensure data accuracy by performing quality control checks on all pickups and layouts
- Update digital site models, calculate volumes, and produce as-built drawings
- Provide survey support for construction projects by laying out designs and performing as-built surveys for site infrastructure
- Perform other duties as required to support the survey and engineering teams
Education & Experience- A technical diploma in mining, survey or equivalent experience
- 1 - 3 years of open pit mining experience
- Working knowledge of open pit mining
- Possess a valid Class 5 British Columbia driver's license and have access to personal transportation
Required Skills- Commitment to safety, teamwork, and operational excellence
- Skilled in use of modern survey equipment
- Experience with, or a willingness to learn, drone operation for survey data capture
- Ability to perform physically demanding fieldwork, including navigating uneven terrain while carrying equipment
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient user of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word) and Google Suite.
Working Conditions- Work involves a set work schedule on-site at Copper Mountain Mine and depending on the role and may consist of:
- 7X7 rotation - 12 Hours days (Not Camp Position)
- Navigating active mining and construction areas by vehicle and on foot, often on uneven terrain and in various weather conditions.
- Exposure to conditions associated with a mine site environment including noise and dust
- Work includes lifting or moving up to 20 kgs
- Work is conducted in a team environment with regularly scheduled and ad-hoc meetings
Salary Range$87,930 - $97,700 / annum
To ApplyPlease submit the posting application directly on our website at hudbayminerals.com/careers.