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About The Role
Our Lake Vermont Project situated 19kms outside of Dysart, in Central Queensland is currently seeking an experienced Surveyor to join our collaborative Technical Services team to work across an 8/6 roster. This project is one of Thiess’ largest and longest running projects.
Reporting into the project’s Senior Surveyor this role will see you:
1. Set out designs and provide advice to operators to ensure the excavation process complies with the mine plan.
2. Calculate volumes for EOM claims (coal, waste and topsoil) and to allow accurate analysis of performing or underperforming machines.
3. Provide accurate and efficient surveys of excavation blocks (roof, floor, heave etc) coal seam roof (and floors if required) to allow for accurate recording of mined waste, coal, overall progress of material mined and remaining volumes
4. Assist in monitoring high wall stability and maintain records of high wall information as per the Geotechnical Principal Hazard Management Plan (PHMP) and/or Client’s request.
5. Provide comprehensive geospatial information to allow accident investigators to determine influencing factors in an accident, and to complete compliance reports.
6. Provide data for the creation of statutory plans.
7. Integrate survey data with information from Mining Engineers, Geologists and other relevant staff (including Client)
8. Maintain and update the survey digital database and ensure a stable communication and reporting system exists for the storage and transfer of all survey information.
9. Maintain and ensure calibration of all onsite survey equipment to the required standard.
10. Maintain and service all onsite surveying equipment to ensure reliability and ongoing operation.
About you
11. Experience in a Mine Surveying environment
12. Experience working at a large scale open cut mining operation
13. Tertiary qualification in surveying or equivalent
14. Understanding of mining principles, design concepts and operations (particularly their relation to survey activities)
15. Proficient in relevant survey software including Maptek Vulcan & Point Studio
16. Proficient in photogrammetry software and techniques
17. RPAS certified
18. An ability to link the technical outcomes to financial results
19. Knowledge of mine operation regulatory and legislative requirements
What Thiess Can Do for You
20. Permanent full-time position
21. 8/6 lifestyle balanced roster
22. Site Allowance
23. Eligible for Annual Remuneration Review and Discretionary Bonus'
24. Individual flexibility travel arrangements on offer - FIFO from Brisbane, travel allowance for DIDO employees or regional housing allowance for local living (Dysart)
25. Thiess’ commitment to ongoing training & development
26. Health & wellbeing rewards program through AIA Vitality
27. Salary continuance insurance
28. Salary sacrifice options – novated leasing
29. Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products