Surveyor​/Engineering Technician

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R-00612
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** Employee Type:
Regular This position is responsible for ground and unmanned aerial surveying, AutoCAD drafting support, machine control installation and maintenance, and other duties to support the mine site.

Work location:

Thacker Pass Project in Orovada, NV.
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* Job Description:

**** ESSENTIAL DUTIES
*** Perform job duties in accordance with MSHA law and regulations, established company safety procedures, and state and federal environmental regulations.
* Collect field data using GPS and traditional surveying equipment.
* Calculate volumes moved by equipment, including stockpile volumes, truck/shovel yards, pond capacities, etc.
* Establish control and targets for aerial surveys.
* Pilot UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) for aerial surveys and process data to produce topographic maps, calculate quantities, and produce aerial photos.
* Perform CAD applications such as volume computations, haul/ramp designs, and 3-D modeling.
* Manage data in spreadsheets as required.
* Calculate monthly pit inventory and ore severed for royalty payments, as well as end-of-month reports and maps.
* Construction staking of haul roads, ponds, boundaries, etc.
** OTHER DUTIES:
*** Create GPS files for equipment in the operations department.
* Draft using AutoCAD for mapping, permitting, mine plans, etc.
* Install, maintain, and calibrate surveying and machine control equipment.
* Provide various survey support to departments for special projects.
* Other duties as assigned.
** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
*** Ability to work independently or cooperatively with co-workers on projects while organizing day-to-day activities.
* Knowledge of land surveying and engineering principles and practices.
* Proficient in technology (AutoCAD, Carlson/Trimble, Microsoft 365).
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to work safely in all weather conditions.
** EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
*** A Minimum of two years of post-secondary education in civil engineering technology, surveying, or a related discipline and/or appropriate surveying and computer experience.
* Additional relevant surveying experience preferred.
* A FAA Part 107 drone license is required, or must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
** EEO Statement:
** EEO/M/F/disability/veteran You must meet at least the specific minimum requirements listed above to be considered a qualified applicant.

As part of the NACCO Natural Resources portfolio of businesses, which includes North American Coal and North American Mining, Sawtooth Mining brings the benefit of over 110 years of mining experience. Our actions result from the core value of responsible behavior – in our customer relationships, our focus on safety, our involvement in the communities where we live and work, and our care for the environment.
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