Chief Surveyor (Mine Survey / Spatial Data) - South America

About the role

A growing mining operation is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Chief Surveyor to lead and manage all mine surveying activities supporting active open-pit mining operations. This senior technical leadership role covers survey control systems, topographic and mine development surveys, production measurements, stockpile and waste volume calculations, survey data management and reconciliation support. It is based in Chile.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all mine surveying activities across mining operations.
• Establish, maintain and monitor survey control networks, benchmarks and survey infrastructure.
• Ensure the accuracy and reliability of survey measurements, calculations, maps, plans and technical documentation.
• Conduct and supervise topographic, pit development, infrastructure, production and operational field surveys.
• Support pit and bench development, haul road construction, ramp construction, waste dump development, stockpile management and drainage systems.
• Verify compliance with approved mine designs, layouts, elevations and development plans.
• Carry out stockpile, waste dump and excavation volume calculations.
• Support mine planning and production teams with accurate survey data, and assist with reconciliation, depletion tracking, dilution assessments and production measurement reporting.
• Manage survey records, maps, drawings, databases and technical documentation.
• Oversee the maintenance, calibration and use of survey equipment, and lead the adoption of UAV and GIS systems.
• Develop and mentor survey personnel and promote best practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mine Surveying, Geomatics, Survey Engineering, Mining Engineering or a related technical discipline; professional certification in mine surveying or geomatics is an asset.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior mine surveying or survey engineering role in the mining industry.
• Demonstrated experience supporting open-pit/open-cut mining operations.
• Strong background in survey control networks, production surveys, volume calculations and mine development surveys.
• Previous supervisory experience leading survey teams is preferred; experience in remote or camp-based operations is advantageous.

Required skills

• Survey control networks, production surveys and volume calculations
• GPS, Total Stations, UAVs, GIS platforms and digital terrain modelling
• Desirable: mine planning software, GIS systems, UAV operations and advanced surveying technologies

What we offer

• FIFO contract.