Mine surveyors Career Description
Mine surveyors undertake both underground and surface surveys designed to produce information for the construction of mine plans.
What am I going to do in this occupation?
Mine surveyors are responsible for preparing and updating the entire surface and underground plans of a mine on a monthly basis. They plan the direction and extent of all underground workings, and use advanced surveying techniques and instruments to give these directions underground. Each month they measure the quantity of work done by the mining contractor's underground, and calculate their contract earnings.
Their work has to be very accurate at all times. Mine surveyors work underground most mornings of the week, giving direction lines for the miners to follow, or taking samples of the reef. During the afternoons they do calculations in their offices.
Senior survey personnel perform management functions, as well as managing the underground "ore" reserve.
Requirements
What kind of personality do I need?
Mine surveyors should have a good mathematical background, be able to work accurately at all times, always be honest and show integrity. They must also be physically fit and have to undergo an annual medical examination to get a Certificate of Fitness (also called a Red Ticket).
Where can I work?
Mine surveyors are employed by various mining groups locally and internationally.
Can I work for myself in this occupation?
After obtaining the necessary tertiary qualifications, some mine surveyors go into private practice and work for various mines and mining groups as consultants or on a contractual basis.
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