Mine Surveying Technician Science & Engineering Technicians
SaveWhat Does a Mine Surveying Technician Do?
Mine surveying technicians conduct boundary and topographic surveys and surveys of the progress of mining operations. They operate surveying equipment and utilise programs to retrieve and interpret relevant data, and perform computations as required.
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Where Do I Start?
Maintain Records Of Mining Operations
Maintain records of mine production and development performance, including performance of machinery.
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Skills You Need to Become a Mine Surveying Technician
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialMaintain Records Of Mining Operations skill
Maintain records of mine production and development performance, including performance of machinery.
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EssentialMonitor Equipment skill
Monitoring equipment implies watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.
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EssentialOperate Surveying Instruments skill
Operate and adjust measuring instruments such as theodolites and prisms, and other electronic distance-measuring tools.
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EssentialPerform Surveying Calculations skill
Perform calculations and gather technical data in order to determine earth curvature corrections, traverse adjustments and closures, level runs, azimuths, marker placements, etc.
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EssentialRecord Survey Measurements skill
Gather and process descriptive data by using documents such as sketches, drawings and notes.
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EssentialWork Ergonomically skill
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
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EssentialCompare Survey Computations skill
Determine the accuracy of data by comparing computations with applicable standards.
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EssentialDelineate Area With Marks skill
Set out and recover documentation such as marks or stakes to be used in surveying.
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Optional Skills (5 of 7 displayed)
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OptionalGeographic Information Systems knowledge
The tools involved in geographical mapping and positioning, such as GPS (global positioning systems), GIS (geographical information systems), and RS (remote sensing).
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OptionalImpact Of Geological Factors On Mining Operations knowledge
Be aware of the impact of geological factors, such as faults and rock movements, on mining operations.
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OptionalHealth And Safety Hazards Underground knowledge
The rules and risks affecting health and safety when working underground.
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OptionalMathematics knowledge
Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to prove …
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OptionalTrain Employees skill
Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving …
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OptionalUse A Computer skill
Utilise computer equipment or digital devices to facilitate quality control, data management, and communication. Follow instructions given by a computer programme, create computer files or documents.
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OptionalIdentify GIS Issues skill
Highlight GIS-issues that require special attention. Report on these issues and their development on a regular basis.
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