Duties of Mine Surveyor SC

Duties of Mine Surveyor
• Mine surveyors are responsible for preparing and

continuously updating the plans and maps of surface
and underground mines.
• They have to carry out survey in order to determine
and providing miners with directions for the next
stages and depths etc.
• They use advanced surveying techniques and
instruments for planning all underground workings.
• Mine surveyors work underground mostly in the
mornings of the week, giving direction lines for the
miners to follow.
• They regularly update surface layouts to
account for new structures and buildings.
• The mine surveyors are also involved in
calculating the volumes of ore production,
dumps and wastes.
• They Conduct surveys at surface and
subsurface mine workings, tunnels, subway
sites and underground storage facilities to
control direction and extent of mining.
• Mine surveyors are responsible for marking
out, measuring and maintaining direction of
all surface and underground workings on
mine sites.
• In addition they are also legally responsible for
the preparation and updating mine surveying
plans for open pit and underground workings
on mine sites.
• Mine surveyors face challenges in everyday tasks
while also they have enjoyable and rewarding
career.
• There are different types of mine surveyors, with
options to work underground, open cut or both,
and in the coal industry or various mineral mining
industries.
• They play important role in designing, planning and
safety of surface and underground mining activities.
• There are a variety of activities completed by mine
surveyors on a day-to-day basis.
• Mine Surveyors have a tremendous amount of
responsibility on their shoulders as they need to
ensure the safety of the mine and those who work
on it, through accurate assessment and careful
management.
• They have to carry out initial surveys and risk
assessments and environmental impact assessments
to evaluate the feasibility of a mine site.
• Mine Surveyors are responsible for both
underground and surface surveys.
• They have to maintain accurate plans of mines
and update maps of the surface layout
including buildings and other structures.
• They survey the underground mine workings
to keep a record of the mine operations.
• Mine Surveyors will also measure the areas and
volumes blasted by the underground crew, where they
will measure the quantity of work done and calculate
the contractual earnings.
• One of the most important functions of a Mine
Surveyors is their involvement in the measuring process
to calculate production from the mining operation.
• They will also take samples to determine the viability
and profitability of the mine, and provide valuations of
mineral deposits.
• Compute data necessary for driving and connecting
underground passages to control direction and extent of
mining operation.
• Compute volume of coal or ore in portions of mine, using
survey data.
• Survey and calculate volume of material deposits, spoil
piles, or veins, and amount of overburden to be removed.
• Draft or direct others to draft maps of survey data.
• They also assist MINING ENGINEERS in planning mining
operations.
• Mine Surveyors will also deal with ownership
rights and negotiating contracts to buy, lease
or access sites.
• Mine Surveyors form such a critical role in the
mining industry as they are able to determine;
i) economic viability of a potential mine site, ii)
manage and develop the sites, and iii)
map and record the extent of mineral
extraction.
• A Mine Surveyor will closely examine and
predict the environmental effects and impacts
of mining, including air pollution and the
damage to the landscape.
• Once the mine has been exhausted he then
works with other professionals including
environmental professionals and engineers to
restore the land and provide advice as to how
waste material should be disposed of.
• Usually mine surveyors have to survey in
remote locations where they may be exposed
to extreme weather conditions.
• In mining they will often carry out various
tasks to assist the Geologists and the mining
engineers in an underground or open pit
mine.
• Mine Surveyors mostly remain working on site

in the mines, either underground or in an open
pit mine.
• They also spare some time in company offices
for different tasks/activities.
• Regardless the type of mine, Mine Surveyors
generally spend a fair amount of time in the
field and must be willing to work in and travel
to remote regions.
Educational Requirements
• Typically a Mine Surveyor would be required

to complete at least a Mine Technician /
Technologist Diploma as well as specialized
onsite training.
• The requirements will however vary
depending on region, as well as from licensing
body to licensing body.
• Specialized onsite training is often required.
Personal Attributes
• Must be good at math, have an interest in geography

and the sciences and sweetheart being outdoors as
well as indoors.
• Must have good organizational skills, be able to
measure accurately and be good at problem solving.
• Be able to work under pressure.
• Have a good work ethic and be goal oriented.
• Must be able to embrace new techniques and
technologies and be adaptable.
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• Mine surveyors are responsible for preparing and

• Mine Surveyors mostly remain working on site

• Typically a Mine Surveyor would be required

• Must be good at math, have an interest in geography

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