Join our team and begin a rewarding career with Itafos!

The SURVEYOR position, reporting to the QA Supervisor, is based out of Conda Phosphate Operations and will be responsible to perform a wide variety surveying functions to support our mine site(s).  

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Perform daily pit, dump and stockpile grade control, monthly pit and stockpile re-measures.
• Ensure pit wall slopes are within tolerances and inspect for any potential instability.
• Set up and maintain equipment used to monitor slope stability.
• Ensure that any disturbance on the mine site is identified and surveyed.
• Create and plot weekly pit maps along with monthly pit cross-sections.
• Assist with engineering projects, including annual operations reports, digitizing maps and cross-sections, data entry into Surpac files, creating AutoCAD drawings.
• Work with Quality Control department, assisting with surveying of trenches, trench sampling and sample preparation.
• Work with Environmental Department, assisting with surveying, water and soil sampling, reclamation enhancement, placing and repairing straw & silt fence for water management.
• Assist with special projects including aerial flight control and surveys, exploratory drilling control and sampler relief, equipment studies.
• Maintain GPS systems on mining equipment and train operators to use it efficiently.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION INCLUDE:

• Possess a 2 year degree in Civil Engineering or Surveying, or have a minimum of 5 years applicable experience.
• Proficient with Trimble GPS surveying equipment along with associated software.
• Have an overall knowledge of surveying principles and practices.
• Proficiency with computers and associated programs including Microsoft software and AutoCAD, Surpac mining software a plus.
• General mining experience required, knowledge of phosphate geology, mining practices and equipment desirable.
• Possess an excellent work ethic and be a a self-starter with the ability to perform various jobs, at various skill levels, with limited supervision.
• Ability to walk long distances over uneven ground.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate well.
• Ability to work well in a fast paced “Team” environment.

** Itafos is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.**