Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Surveyor, Mine, Snr
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:
o To provide effective and efficient survey controls
o To be a function and support to Management as well as ensuring compliance to legislative requirements (Mining Regulations)
o To promote safety within the team and to be a pioneer in incident investigation

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The holder of this position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function.
• Receive and respond to identified survey needs
• Support the Mine Planning Department in ore resources to reserve conversion process as well as material balances
• Oversee quality of the survey services to operations
• Check and ensure that the survey team has a valid PPE strategy
• Review and update safe operating procedures and instructions as necessary
• Provide safety information in all work instructions
• Manage and ensure best practice in survey data, recording and evaluation system
• Conform to the necessary layouts and survey plans and documentation sign-of
• Manage and ensure best practice in survey data, recording and evaluation system
• Ability to interpret and implement Mine plans and effectively achieves targets and goals
• Ability to interpret and implement Mine plans and effectively achieve targets and goals
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Chief Mine Surveyor

Qualifications
• A minimum of a full Grade 12 certificate
• A Degree or Diploma in Mine, Geodetic-, Geomatic,Land or Engineering Surveying
• Must be a member of EIZ & ERB

Experience
• A minimum of 10 years’ survey experience
• Extensive opencast mine survey experience will be an advantage
• Knowledge in large multi open pit operations utilising GPS equipment, CT scanners, drones, total stations and associated software packages (i-Site Studio, Pix 4D, GIS will be an added advantage)

Behavioural Traits
• Teamwork
• Bold initiative
• Thinking safely
• Technical Skill
• Driving quantity
• Driving attendance

Operational Requirements
• Working knowledge of Geovia Surpac software
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office & Pronto)
• Maptek - i-Site Studio
• Total station softwares
• Usage of Survey drones and associated drone softwares
• Competent in the use of all survey equipment i.e. Trimble GPS, Total stations, Laser Scanners, Levelling
• UAV or Drone surveying experience will be an advantage
• Good understanding of the Statutory Survey requirements in Zambia
• Well versed in the use of Surpac as primary software
• Basic First Aid skills.
• Adept in team building and team development as well as practical leadership
• Excellent people, project and disciplinary management skills.
• Excellent supervisory, administrative and mentorship abilities
• Exposure to dust, heat, noise and chemicals

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Associate Degree

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