Job Summary:
As a member of the Mine Planning & Survey Department, the Survey Technician reports to the South Florida Manager of Aggregate Resources and is responsible for planning, calculating, preparing, and execution of field survey tasks in support of South Florida aggregate mining operations. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, field survey stakeout of blast holes, dragline dig lines, property boundaries, limits, permits, and other boundaries along with acquisition of other field and aerial drone data. The Survey Technician should be able to interpret field and office data effectively for timely, safe execution of mining and development plans.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
• Ensure the safety of all employees, visitors, and contractors and promote a culture of Zero4Life
• Exemplify safety leadership in all aspects of the role, and adhere to all CEMEX, MSHA, and OSHA rules and regulations at all times
• Be able to identify and solve problems in the field independently
• Utilize appropriate software to prepare and calculate blast holes, dig lines, property and permit limits, and other lines and points
• Operate GPS survey equipment including rover and data collector, total station, and drones
• Ability to accurately stakeout locations for blast patterns, dig lines, and property and permit limits using GPS survey equipment
• Ensure that that property boundaries, permit limits, extraction limits, and reclamation/development areas are clearly delineated in the field and communicated to appropriate mine management
• Currently possess or have the ability to obtain FAA Part 107 drone license within 60 days and understand safe drone operation and airspace requirements
• Utilize drones to capture aerial data for use in volumetric calculations, aerial mapping, and inventory surveys including mission planning, data quality check, and check of finished model
• Have a basic understanding of surveying fundamentals and practices; working knowledge of GPS survey, coordinate systems, and vertical datums
• Understand basics of mine planning, dragline movement, and drill and blast
• Effectively interface, communicate, and maintain positive working relationships with production supervisors, plant managers, and contractors including drill & blast and dragline personnel
• Assist with completion of monthly and semi-annual inventory surveys including field drone data acquisition and office calculations of inventory volumes.
• Collect and process bathymetry survey data to verify appropriate mining depths for draglines
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Minimum high school diploma; Associates degree or higher preferred
• Previous land or construction survey experience preferred
• Previous experience in a mine or construction environment preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Individual must possess knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, using some combination of skills and abilities. The minimum knowledge's, skills, and abilities for this position are:
• Ability to carry out not only simple, but also complex oral and written instructions and deal with problems from standardized situations and work experience
• Understanding of construction aggregate and mining facilities
• Working knowledge of basic computer drafting including AutoCAD and ESRI ArcMap
• Ability to work on multiple projects at multiple sites simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Previous experience with drones for progress monitoring and volumetric calculations
• Knowledge and experience with GPS survey equipment and surveying standards and practices
• Ability to work with standard office/computer equipment and software including intermediate Microsoft Office skills with emphasis on Word and Excel
• Exceptional communication skills including ability to clearly speak and write in English, bilingual in Spanish, a plus
• Must be comfortable working in a diverse multi-cultural environment, often under adverse weather conditions and often requiring extended work hours and days
WORKING CONDITIONS
• Capability to work extended hours or weekends as necessary
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment in active operations and remote project locations
• Ability to work in hot, dusty, or wet conditions with exposure to loud noises; may require prolonged periods outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Must wear all necessary protective equipment while in production areas
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing and pulling to a significant degree
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Involves office and outside field activities, including walking or standing for extended periods of time
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors
• Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to, pushing, turning and/or pulling of controls
• Must have valid drivers license and ability to operate company vehicle on and off site
• Must pass pre-employment physical & drug/alcohol screening
Note: The Company reserves the right to change or reassign job duties or combine positions at any time.
Values – Ensure Safety, Focus on Customers, Pursue Excellence, Work as One CEMEX, Act with Integrity
Safety– Make safety a personal responsibility and hold each other accountable for safe acts and behaviors
This position is to be filled without regard to sex, religion, age, race, national origin or disabilities.