Metro Mining Limited (ASX: MMI) is an Australian mining company based in Brisbane. Metro’s flagship project, the Bauxite Hills Operation, located 95km north of Weipa, is one of the largest independent projects within the internationally acclaimed Weipa Bauxite Region.

At Metro Mining, we are focused on working together to create sustainable value for all people including communities and stakeholders. We are a protected and supportive community, working together to provide opportunities for sustainable advantages to Cape York.

About the role

Metro Mining is looking for a Maximum Term - Assistant Surveyor who will be responsible for providing essential support for site surveying and mine planning activities during the operational period. The position will assist in the timely capture and processing of data to support the Mine Surveyor with daily, weekly, and monthly tasks, ensuring production targets are met and quality assurance is maintained for mining and grade control.

Roster is 15 days on and 13 days off, Day Shift only.

Key Responsibilities
Support survey of all mining areas and to record material movements weekly, daily and monthly.
Support of mine surveyor for EOM data validation and point cloud surface processing




Capture stripping and mined out surfaces from the mine progress in a timely manner.
Carry out QAQC checks on Machine guidance to ensure current files are accurate and carry out upload of latest design surfaces to equipment in a timely manner.
Support operations with survey control and QAQC where required to ensure compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
Peg out disturbance boundaries in operational areas to avoid clearing outside of authorised areas.

Qualifications & Experience
Experience in Mining Survey and/or Civil Surveying
Experience with mining operations, including design, machine guidance
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Software skills highly regarded (Microsoft Office, Pix4D, PointStudio)
Effective communication skills and the ability to work in a small, agile team setting

Apply Today!

Join our team and contribute to the success of our growing mining company.

Applicants must possess full and unrestricted work rights in Australia to be eligible for consideration for this role.

Metro Mining does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.

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