Purpose

To contribute to and participate in providing a detailed survey and evaluation service, through the use of scientific survey tools and equipment, to retain optimum mining levels of the ore body and maintain the longevity of a continuous ore supply.

Essential Duties

Health, Safety and Environment

• Deliver own prescribed outcomes and / or provide support services, by applying Newmont’s Health, Safety and Environment systems, policies and protocols.
• Assure that safety standards are adhered to.
• Attend monthly safety inspections and meetings.

Survey Data Calculation and Aggregation

• Compile obtained data from various sources to generate maps.
• Collect, measure, record and calculate survey work / field data based on readings obtained from instrumentation and channel inputs into designated systems.
• Check spatial data to verify the integrity and accuracy of data for QA / QC purposes.
• Plot the survey results emerging out of the spatial data.
• Work in conjunction with Surveyors, Geologists and Mine Engineers to confirm that data is accurately collected, presented and utilised.

Survey Execution

• Assist Surveyors on the field to conduct and undertake the surveys works for the Mine.
• Maximise effective vehicle and product movements by undertaking routine surveys to measure movements to and from the mining pit and product stockpiles.
• Assist in other field work to contribute to other Mine requirements.
• Establish, operate and adjust equipment at surveying job sites.
• Insert flagging’s around pegs and tapes for blasted material by digging polygon boundaries.
• Control pit and / or bench limits through the picking and staking out of crests and pit boundaries.
• Place controls in the mining area by battering profiles and conducting highwall integrity checks.
• Assist in controlling pit / waste dump limits through the determination of line definitions and examination of problem areas.
• Operate field GPS, GIS and ArcGIS Equipment to determine as-built pickups for volume calculations and defining field points for the Mining Engineers.
• Inspect, adjust, test and monitor the performance of Survey equipment, GPS, GIS, ArcGIS and other related systems.
• Maintain and regularly calibrate surveying instruments and equipment to enable continuous and accurate operation of mining activities.
• Prepare topographic maps, aerial photo mosaics, and other custom land survey products, as required.
• Conduct quality assurance checks on surveys and provide recommendations on any technical issues encountered.
• Commit to attending scheduled training and play an active role on ones’ own ongoing professional development.

Survey Planning and Preparation

• Assist in the planning of field surveys for the Mine (i.e. Underground and Open Pit).
• Mark the location of new Mine works and set up reference points as benchmarks.
• Contribute to the preparation of detailed drawings, charts and Mine plans.
• Assist in the planning of routine maintenance and attend to any equipment variances that may arise.
• Lay out blast patterns (i.e. drill patterns, after-drill pick-ups and ore control polygons), prior to blasting activities.
• Assemble and disassemble markings, stakes and other signifiers at pre-determined survey locations.

Survey Outcome Reporting

• Compile survey notes and reports and deliver report outcomes to the Surveyor for final review and decision making.

Qualification Required & Experience

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• Senior School Certificate Examination.
• Certification of completion in Survey related training.

Additional Knowledge:

• Competency training at Ghana Survey Skills.
• Sound knowledge of planning and scheduling.
• Sound knowledge of the work management process.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the Mine Surveying field within an Open Pit mining environment.

Location: Birim North District, Eastern Region

How To Apply For The Job

To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

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Closing Date: 27 April, 2019