Mine Surveyor
Chandler Macleod ·www.chandlermacleod.com
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Mine Surveyor | FIFO ex Perth | 7:7 Roster | January 2027 Start
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Mine Surveyor to join a leading iron ore operation in the Pilbara on an initial 4-month contract, commencing January 2027.
Working a 7 days on / 7 days off FIFO roster from Perth, you will be part of a high-performing technical team responsible for delivering accurate and timely spatial data to support safe and efficient mining operations. This position offers exposure to innovative surveying technologies including UAVs, laser scanning, and advanced mine planning software.
Key Responsibilities
To be successful, you will possess:
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Mine Surveyor to join a leading iron ore operation in the Pilbara on an initial 4-month contract, commencing January 2027.
Working a 7 days on / 7 days off FIFO roster from Perth, you will be part of a high-performing technical team responsible for delivering accurate and timely spatial data to support safe and efficient mining operations. This position offers exposure to innovative surveying technologies including UAVs, laser scanning, and advanced mine planning software.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete weekly and monthly survey deliverables for open pit mining operations.
- Conduct pit and waste as-built surveys and design conformance checks.
- Perform end-of-month surveys and volumetric reconciliation reporting.
- Support resource definition and machine guidance calibration activities.
- Undertake geotechnical monitoring of pit walls and critical infrastructure.
- Complete environmental and compliance-related surveys as required.
- Operate and maintain survey equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Utilise modern survey technologies including GPS, total stations, UAVs and laser scanning equipment.
To be successful, you will possess:
- Bachelor’s Degree, Advanced Diploma, or equivalent qualification in Surveying.
- Demonstrated experience within large-scale open pit mining operations.
- Current WA C-Class Driver’s Licence.
- Strong understanding of mine surveying principles, spatial data management and reconciliation processes.
- Experience using:
- Trimble GPS and Total Stations
- DJI UAV/RPAS platforms
- Laser Scanning technology
- Maptek Vulcan and PointStudio
- Agisoft
- Terrain software
- Microsoft Excel
- Remote Pilot Licence (RePL)
- Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate (AROC)
- Previous experience conducting drone-based surveying and geotechnical monitoring.
- FIFO from Perth.
- 7:7 lifestyle roster.
- Initial 4-month assignment commencing January 2027.
- Opportunity to work on a large-scale Pilbara mining operation.
- Exposure to advanced surveying technologies and modern mining practices.
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Where is the Mine Surveyor job located?
The Mine Surveyor role with Chandler Macleod is based in Perth, WA, AU.
What does the Mine Surveyor role pay?
Chandler Macleod lists the Mine Surveyor role at AUD 90–110 per hour.
Is the Mine Surveyor role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Chandler Macleod.
What experience level is the Mine Surveyor role?
The Mine Surveyor position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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