Make your mark with Thiess

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About the role 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Surveyor to join our Pembroke Resource’s Olive Downs Complex project in the Bowen Basin.

This autonomous project, located 40 kilometres southwest of Moranbah, began operations in early 2023. Thiess has secured a five-year contract to deliver comprehensive mining services, including mine planning, overburden removal, drill and blast, load and haul (autonomous & manned), water management, rehabilitation, and infrastructure construction.

Working a 5/2 4/3 roster and reporting to the Technical Services Manager, your duties will include:    

• Ensure that all necessary records are collated and filed in accordance with company policy, statutory and contractual requirements
• Be responsible for delivering the total survey requirements of the project, including day-to-day survey pickups/setouts, monthly volume pick-ups, end-of-month reporting, and complying with statutory requirements and contractual obligations.
• Supervision of the 2 rostered surveyors
• Provide survey support and assist the production crews in the planning process
• Establish and maintain a system of survey marks adequate to complete survey work
• Ensure survey data is recorded and stored as per project management standards
• Ensure all incidents are reported in accordance with the appropriate Incident Notification, Recording, Investigation and Reporting Procedure
• Conduct EOM pickups and volume calculations using remote sensing (UAV Photogrammetry and Maptek Scanning) methods and prepare EOM Survey reports

About you 

As a successful applicant, you’ll be a high-achieving team-focused individual who enjoys delivering results in a dynamic environment. Your exceptional relationship-building skills coupled with your ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders will also ensure your success in this role.

• Proven experience in open-cut mining 
• A tertiary qualification in surveying or equivalent 
• Experience with Vulcan, Point Studio Agisoft software
• A commitment to the practice of health and safety always 

 What Thiess can do for you 

• Permanent full-time position
• 5/2 4/3 roster on offer to provide a balanced lifestyle
• Access to fully funded flights from Brisbane to Moranbah
• Thiess’ commitment to ongoing training & development as part of delivering a modern autonomous mine
• Health & well-being rewards program through AIA Vitality 
• Salary sacrifice options – flights and novated leasing   
• Individual flexibility arrangements on offer - (Live Local, FIFO or DIDO)
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.

About us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining.

The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.

At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition and developing services to enable sustainable mining.

We’re creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess’ success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We’ll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered. Learn more http://thiess.com/makeyourmark

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at hiring@thiess.com

How to apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.    

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.

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