At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead site survey processes to ensure safe and efficient production outcomes.
- Company: BUMA Australia, a modern mining company focused on growth and relationships.
- Benefits: 7/7 roster, flights for Brisbane candidates, career progression, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Opportunities for training, mentoring, and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Join a people-focused team and make a real impact in the mining industry.
- Qualifications: Relevant surveying qualification and strong experience in mine surveying.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
About Us: BUMA's vision is to build a modern mining and rehabilitation company that drives growth. BUMA Australia adopts a relationship-focused, long-term strategy for project success. We consistently deliver value to clients throughout all mining stages, leveraging expertise and equipment for comprehensive surface operation services.
About the Role: We are seeking a Surveyor to join our Technical Services team at Blackwater on a 7/7 roster as a permanent, full-time team member. This role will lead the delivery of accurate, timely and practical survey services across the operation, supporting safe production, planning, compliance, machine guidance and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead site survey requirements, processes and practices to support safe, accurate and efficient production outcomes.
- Partner with production, planning, engineering and operations teams to deliver clear survey information and practical technical support.
- Provide senior technical guidance to site stakeholders, including coaching and support for survey standards, systems and priorities.
- Manage the application, monitoring and accuracy of machine guidance systems to support operational performance.
- Deliver field and office survey services, including set-outs, pickups, volumes, plans and end-of-month reporting.
- Prepare accurate survey plans, data and compliance reporting in line with site requirements and relevant standards.
- Support and continuously improve UAV surveying capability across the operation.
About You:
- Relevant surveying qualification, such as a degree or diploma in surveying.
- Strong experience in mine surveying, ideally within open cut coal or large-scale mining operations.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate survey plans, reports, volumes and production data.
- Confidence managing survey equipment, software, data systems and machine guidance platforms.
- A proactive approach to solving problems, prioritising work and communicating clearly with operational teams.
- A drone licence or experience with UAV survey workflows will be highly regarded.
Working at BUMA: BUMA Australia is a people focused business, with a strong emphasis on safety, training, development and continuous improvement. As a BUMA employee at Blackwater you will have access to:
- 7/7 roster.
- Flights provided for Brisbane based candidates.
- Camp accommodation, local living allowance or living away from home allowance available.
- Career progression opportunities through training, mentoring and development programs, including trainer and assessor pathways.
- Discounted employee benefits on health insurance, groceries, fuel and selected retail outlets through BUMA LAB.
All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
For further information on careers at BUMA please visit our website.
Onsite Surveyor in Blackwater employer: BUMA Australia
BUMA Australia is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and teamwork in the vibrant mining community of Goonyella, Moranbah. Employees benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring personal and professional growth while working on diverse projects in both field and workshop settings. With a strong commitment to employee well-being and a focus on innovation, BUMA provides a rewarding environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the mining industry.
