Mine Surveyor Science & Engineering Professionals
SaveWhat Does a Mine Surveyor Do?
Mine surveyors prepare and maintain mining plans in line with statutory and management requirements. They keep records of the physical progress of mining operations and of ore or mineral production.
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Where Do I Start?
Geographic Information Systems
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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Skills You Need to Become a Mine Surveyor
Essential Skills
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EssentialGeographic 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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EssentialImpact 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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EssentialMathematics 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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EssentialCreate Gis Reports skill
Use relevant geographic informations systems to create reports and maps based on geospatial information, using GIS software programmes.
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EssentialCreate Thematic Maps skill
Use various techniques such as choropleth mapping and dasymetric mapping to create thematic maps based on geospatial information, using software programmes.
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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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EssentialManage Staff skill
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet …
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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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EssentialPrepare Technical Reports skill
Prepare technical reports that describe results and processes of scientific or technical research, or assess its progress. These reports help researchers to keep up to date with recent findings.
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EssentialPresent Reports skill
Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.
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EssentialProcess Collected Survey Data skill
Analyse and interpret survey data acquired from a wide variety of sources e.g. satellite surveys, aerial photography and laser measurement systems.
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EssentialSupervise Staff skill
Oversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.
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EssentialUse 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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EssentialWrite Work-Related Reports skill
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so …
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EssentialIdentify 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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EssentialMaintain Plans Of A Mining Site skill
Prepare and maintain surface and underground plans and blueprints of a mining site; carry out surveys and perform risk assessment of potential mining sites.
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EssentialManage Mine Site Data skill
Capture, record and validate spatial data for the mine site.
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Optional Skills (5 of 7 displayed)
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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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OptionalMining Engineering knowledge
Fields of engineering relevant to mining operations. Principles, techniques, procedures and equipment used in the extraction of minerals.
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OptionalMinerals Laws knowledge
Law related to land access, exploration permits, planning permission and minerals ownership.
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OptionalDimension Stone knowledge
The types of stones that are cut and finished following detailed specifications of size, shape, colour, and durability. Dimensional stones are commissioned for usage in buildings, paving, monuments, and the …
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OptionalOperate Surveying Instruments skill
Operate and adjust measuring instruments such as theodolites and prisms, and other electronic distance-measuring tools.
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OptionalDelineate Area With Marks skill
Set out and recover documentation such as marks or stakes to be used in surveying.
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OptionalNegotiate Land Access skill
Negotiate with landowners, tenants, mineral rights owners, regulatory bodies or other stakeholders to obtain permission to access areas of interest for exploration or sampling.
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