Junior Surveyor

Job Description

At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job description:

Overall Job Purpose

Junior Mine Surveyor is responsible for the safe and efficient provision of accurate and timely surveying field work and office duties as assigned to him by his superiors on the Kalumbila Mining and Exploration leases. Also to carry out all monthly measurements in a safe and timely fashion.

Specific Job Responsibility

The specific tasks to be performed by the position holder will include;

Responsible for the safe and efficient provision of accurate and timely surveying field work and office duties as assigned.
carry out all monthly measurements in a safe and timely fashion
Establishment and monitoring of Primary and secondary control within the Mining Lease, this includes levelling of this control with an automatic level
Responsible for charging and cleaning of all survey equipment inclusive of field vehicles.
Responsible for cleaning of survey store room
Responsible for daily ore-face updates and process and circulate the data to the entire Technical team that uses this information
Set out of all Mine Design and Geological requirements, this includes preparation of set out plans for all designated personnel to utilise.
Carry out Stockpile surveys on a regular basis and evaluate volumes
Carry out all Drill and Blast survey requests and work closely with the drilling and planning personnel.
Sets up semi and permanent GCPs before flying for the purpose of geo-referencing all drone captured data.
Daily interaction with Chief Mine Surveyor, Survey Coordinator, Mine Surveyor on and as required basis.
Any other tasks as may be delegated upon by the supervisor.

Job Specific Competences

Minimum knowledge in large multi open pit operations utilising GPS equipment, scanners, Drones, Total stations, data recorders and associated Surveying softwares like Surpac, Vulcan, Datamine, or GIS
Ability to interpret and implement mine plans and effectively achieves targets and goals
Demonstrate good communication skills with the other Mining sections (Operations, Technical, Mine Geology and Mining Maintenance) personnel

Experience and Qualification

A Degree or Diploma in Mine, Geodetic, Geomatic, Land or Engineering Surveying from a recognized Institution.
New entrants with qualifications in Geodetic, Geomatic, Land or Engineering Surveying can be considered;
Post qualification experience is an added advantage.
Must have a valid Zambian Drivers license.

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