Underground Surveyor

Kinross • Nevada, United States • 9h ago

Round Mountain is an open-pit mine located in Nevada, one of the best mining jurisdictions in the world. The mine uses conventional open-pit mining methods and processes ore by mill and heap leach. Kinross began operating the mine in 2003, and it has since become a continuous improvement leader in the Company’s portfolio. Round Mountain poured its 15 millionth ounce in 2018. Round Mountain and the nearby Bald Mountain mine make up Kinross’ Nevada operations.

The Round Mountain mine is an important contributor to the Nye County economy and, working with local stakeholders, has helped achieve significant improvements in healthcare and education in the area.

Job Description

The Underground Surveyor supports mine operations by providing accurate spatial data, measurements, and mapping essential for safe and efficient long-hole stoping activities. This role works closely with mine engineering, geology, and operations teams to ensure development headings, production stopes, and infrastructure are correctly located, marked, and monitored. The position requires regular underground work in a dynamic mining environment.

This position is based out of Round Mountain, NV. The schedule is 8 days on, 6 days off, 10-hour days.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Surveying & Data Collection
• Conduct underground surveys for development headings, production stopes, ventilation raises, and infrastructure installations.
• Perform mark ups for long hole drilling, including collar locations, toe points, burdens, and spacing.
• Complete cavity monitoring surveys (CMS) or laser scans of stopes to measure overbreak, underbreak, and volume reconciliation.
• Establish and maintain underground survey control networks, including stations, backsights, and benchmarks.
• Collect and verify spatial data using total stations, laser scanners, and other survey instruments.

Data Processing & Reporting
• Process survey data and generate accurate maps, plans, and 3D models using mine design and survey software (e.g., Deswik, MineSight, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Update mine plans, development progress, and stope shapes in coordination with engineering and geology teams.
• Produce daily or weekly survey reports, including progress measurements and volume calculations.
• Maintain organized digital and physical survey records

Operational Support
• Provide timely survey services to support drilling, blasting, ground support installation, and infrastructure construction.
• Assist engineers with stope design updates, reconciliation, and quality control.
• Ensure all survey work complies with company standards, MSHA regulations, and industry best practices.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, miners, and contractors to ensure accurate implementation of survey instructions.

Safety & Compliance
• Follow all underground safety protocols, including ventilation, ground control, and hazard recognition procedures.
• Participate in safety meetings, inspections, and training sessions.
• Maintain survey equipment in safe working condition and report defects promptly.

Qualifications

Required
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working in underground mining environments.
• Proficiency with total stations, laser scanners, and other survey instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret mine plans, engineering drawings, and stope designs.
• Strong computer skills, including survey and CAD software.
• Ability to work rotating shifts (8/6 rotation) and weekends.
• Physically capable of working underground, including walking on uneven ground, climbing ladders, and carrying equipment.
Preferred
• Previous experience surveying in a long hole stoping operation.
• Technical training or certification in surveying, geomatics, or related fields.
• Experience with CMS or LiDAR scanning systems.
• Familiarity with Nevada mining regulations and MSHA requirements.

Skills

Health, Safety and Environmental Requirements
• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
• Have a strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times while in the production environment.
• Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions.
• Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.

Key Competencies
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Problem solving mindset and adaptability in a fast paced environment.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the Underground Tech Services Manager

Legislative Requirements

Background Check required

US work permit required

Language Requirements

English

Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile, and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).