Senior Mine Surveyor

Simberi Gold Company Limited forms part of the St Barbara Group. Our Simberi Operations consists of an open cut mine on the northernmost island in the Tabar group of islands in the province of New Ireland in Papua New Guinea. Our vision is to grow sustainably and create enduring, positive impacts for the people and communities touched by our operations.

Now is an exciting time for our business and for our people. We’re going through a period of significant change and are gaining momentum in transforming our business. We’re looking for people who are ready to grow through opportunity and build a bright future with us.​​

We are currently seeking a Senior Mine Surveyor to join our team, permanent full-time position at our Simberi Operation. Your work location is Papua New Guinea, working a 15/13 Roster from Kavieng/Rabaul/PortMoresby/Lae/MtHagen/Buka/Madang/Goroka/Alotau/Wapenamanda/Popondetta/Hoskins/ Vanimo/ Wewak or Tabar group of Islands. (Locals are encouraged to apply).

Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent.

The Senior Mine Surveyor reports to the Technical Services Superintendent and the primary role is to provide best practice survey services to the site, whilst ensuring statutory compliance and maintaining high standards for the surveying department.

The opportunity

Role Accountabilities

• Management of the team of Survey team to deliver set outs, topographic surveys/scanning, accurate volume calculation and reporting.
• Management of monthly end of month survey activities including drone surveys, volume calculations, validation and reporting in an accurate and timely.
• Liaising with Mine Engineering, Geology and Mine Operations personal in providing survey assistance where and as required participating in meetings.
• Perform EDM Total Station and GPS surveys to accurate tolerance for all control network surveys, general pickups, and set outs.
• Perform UAV surveys on all the mine’s infrastructure as built and generating maps accurately.
• Applying correct use of RTK GPS system, monitor survey base station movement and perform site calibration if required.
• Ensuring compliance surveys to pit, stockpile and ramp designs are carried out and reported accordingly.
• Managing Mine Survey database, hardware, and software systems by ensuring all filing procedures are observed.
• Responsible for survey pickup of Open Pit as built for quarterly pit-sections MRA submissions every year.
• Ensure mining safety practices are observed and adhered to every day whilst conducting mine technical services functions of the mining operations.
• Coach, mentor and train the survey team to ensure tasks are completed to a consistently high standard.

Are you ready to come and build your future with us?

We need the best people. People who have drive, energy and are genuinely passionate about the work they do and provide a positive impact. Additionally, we need people who see a challenge as an opportunity for growth and value working with others towards a common goal.​

We would love to hear from you if you have​:

• Behaviour consistent with St Barbara’s Values.
• A current Police Clearance Certificate
• Current PNG Class 6 Driver’s Licence
• A tertiary degree qualification in Surveying and (Cartography)
• A minimum of 15 years’ experience with the survey field and minimum 10 years open pit mining experience.
• Registered Mine Surveyor under the PNG Mining (Safety) Act 1977 or the ability to obtain this certification.
• Ability to use state of the art Total Station, GPS, and UAV surveying equipment.
• Experience in working with Minesight and/or Deswik CAD software is essential.
• Experience in working with Agisoft, Trimble Business Center, AutoCivil3D and other GIS CAD system is desirable.
• Good written, oral, and organisational skills that works with attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and always looking for continuous improvements with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
• A team player focused on achieving tasks required to make the team successful.
• A sound awareness of operational safety issues and excellent personal safety record.

For further information on the Simberi Operations and to apply for this role, please visit:

https://www.livehire.com/job/stbarbara-png/CMG3C

Closing date: Monday, 13^th January 2025 at close of business.

Please submit your Applications, CVs, and Supporting documents (all merged in one PDF document)

At Simberi Gold Company Limited, we’re committed to finding the best fit for every role. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming diversity in all its forms. All qualified applicants will be given equal consideration, regardless of their race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to apply@pngworkforce.com. Please include the Job ID "#22064" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.