Mine Surveyor | FIFO ex Perth | 7:7 Roster | January 2027 Start

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Mine Surveyor to join a leading iron ore operation in the Pilbara on an initial 4-month contract, commencing January 2027.
Working a 7 days on / 7 days off FIFO roster from Perth, you will be part of a high-performing technical team responsible for delivering accurate and timely spatial data to support secure and effective mining operations. This position offers exposure to innovative surveying technologies including UAVs, laser scanning, and advanced mine planning software.

Key Responsibilities
Complete weekly and monthly survey deliverables for open pit mining operations.
Conduct pit and waste as-built surveys and design conformance checks.
Perform end-of-month surveys and volumetric reconciliation reporting.
Support resource definition and machine guidance calibration activities.
Undertake geotechnical monitoring of pit walls and critical infrastructure.
Complete environmental and compliance-related surveys as required.
Operate and maintain survey equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Utilise modern survey technologies including GPS,



total stations, UAVs and laser scanning equipment.

About You
To be successful, you will possess:
Bachelor’s Degree, Advanced Diploma, or equivalent qualification in Surveying.
Demonstrated experience within large-scale open pit mining operations.
Current WA C-Class Driver’s Licence.
Strong understanding of mine surveying principles, spatial data management and reconciliation processes.
Experience using:
Trimble GPS and Total Stations
DJI UAV/RPAS platforms
Laser Scanning technology
Maptek Vulcan and PointStudio
Agisoft
Terrain software
Microsoft Excel

Highly Regarded
Remote Pilot Licence (RePL)
Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate (AROC)
Previous experience conducting drone-based surveying and geotechnical monitoring.

What's on Offer
FIFO from Perth.
7:7 lifestyle roster.
Initial 4-month assignment commencing January 2027.
Chance to work on a large-scale Pilbara mining operation.
Exposure to advanced surveying technologies and modern mining practices.

📌 Mine Surveyor Perth
🏢 Chandler Macleod Group
📍 Perth