ABOUT US:
At i-80 Gold, we are committed to establishing Nevada’s next leading mid-tier gold producer, underpinned by exceptional performance and a people-centered culture where every employee can contribute meaningfully. Our development plan encompasses five gold projects, including both open pit and underground mines—supported by three processing streams: the refurbishment of an autoclave processing facility, construction of a CIL plant, and a large-scale heap leach facility. This environment presents a valuable opportunity to expand your skillset and advance your career. For more information about i-80 Gold please visit our website: www.i80gold.com.
Who are we?
Join us during this period of rapid growth within a collaborative, small team setting with a flat organizational structure, guided by our core values: care, integrity, respect, collaboration, and excellence.
Position: Surveyor
The Surveyor will operate, monitor, collect and record data from technologies including GPS equipment, total station systems (laser/prism systems), and other surveying controls. This role reports to the Chief Surveyor. The successful candidate will create as-built topo maps, collect and report data for mine modeling, controlling ore and waste, and measuring contractor production, as well as provide the survey team support and performance in a full spectrum of mine-site surveying duties. The successful candidate will spend 90% of their time at the Granite Creek underground site but must have the ability to travel to all i80 sites as needed.
Responsibilities:
· Conducts initial surveys, risk assessments and environmental impact assessments of mine site
· Sets out blast pattern layout and stakes out ore control layout and dig plans
· Sets up and monitors mine coordinate systems - GPS
· Sets up, control and collect data from conventional total stations, and establish control points
· Using Vulcan and other software, creates maps and plans of underground and open pit mine in real time
· Measures and records data for use in block models
· Ensures accurate data records are maintained for use in mine planning, to include buildings and structures
· Measures areas and volumes of blasted materials and helps calculate contractual production
· May assist in taking samples to determine feasibility and reports on findings
· Works with environmental department to support predictive environmental effects and impacts of operations on air and ground disturbance
· Helps ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct.
· Other duties as assigned to support i-80 Gold Corp.
Qualifications:
· Strong background with GPS, total stations, modern survey methods, and CAD software packages
· Previous experience as a surveyor on a mine site preferred
· Effective analytical and communication skills, and advanced math including trigonometry
· Experience in GPS, Total Station systems, laser scanners, airborne surveying techniques, and machine guidance systems.
· Experience using drone technology in mine mapping a plus
· 3D Software for mine modeling is a plus
· Must be able to complete and maintain MSHA certification
· Ability to occasionally to walk on uneven outdoor terrain, lift and carry up to 50lbs, in varying climates and altitudes
· Ability to work well with multiple teams across multiple sites
How to Apply:
Please refer to the Careers page on our website for instructions on how to apply. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
