TOPOGRAPHER

Description

Job Summary: Conduct precise topographic surveys underground and on surface, managing procedures, controls, and map updates. Key Responsibilities: 1. Conducting topographic surveys underground and on surface. 2. Operating specialized software for updating and controlling topographic data. 3. Ensuring accuracy in surveys, layout work, and volume calculations. **Job Objective** Conduct topographic surveys in underground mine workings (adits), surface areas such as waste dumps, leach pads, ore stockpiles, or other related locations. **What Will Be Your Responsibilities?** * Comply with procedures and standards specific to underground and surface topographic surveying activities. * Conduct an annual review of procedures within the surveying department. * Identify and establish geodetic control points underground using WGS84. * Perform traverse surveys applying topographic triangulation methodology underground for validation and control. * Transform current topographic data from DATUM PASAD56 to WGS84. * Ensure accuracy in control surveys, layout work, leveling, profiles, and cross-sections. * Conduct daily topographic surveys using total stations and 3D scanners for development, preparation, and extraction activities (cut-and-fill / long-hole drilling / sub-level caving or others). * Update AutoCAD 2D plans horizontally and in section for advance and extraction operations. * Proactively alert and report pillars and/or bridges deviating from design standards that pose risks to personnel. * Update TOPOGRAPHY\-3D using SURVEY\-DATAMINE STUDIO UG or other tools. * Submit updated 2D project execution plans in PDF format daily to all supporting departments. * Mark and install topographic control points, headings, and gradients using nails in horizontal and vertical excavations. * Mark long-hole drill pattern grids (positive and/or negative) per design. * Mark cable bolt drill pattern grids. * Mark and survey diamond core drill holes (DDH) underground and/or on surface. * Level and position platforms and drill rigs for raise bore and Alimak-type shafts. * Verify dimensions, alignments, elevations, and slopes against engineering drawings for civil works underground. * Calculate volumes for stopes, chambers, ore stockpiles, and dumps. * Document surveying procedures, equipment calibration, and maintenance. * Conduct cross-sections of advance excavations for monthly shotcrete support measurement; each section spaced at 2\.0m intervals. * Prepare volume calculation reports for ore stockpiles and stope breakage for planning and geology departments. * Prepare daily and weekly progress reports for development, preparation, and mining operations, and enter them into the People system. **What Are We Looking For?** * Certified Technician in Topography. * Minimum 2 years’ experience in similar roles. * Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil, AutoCAD Land, Survey, Studio UG, Deswick, or other relevant software. * Availability to work under a 14 x