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Job description:
Purpose
The Surveyor is responsible for undertaking a full range of surveying functions embankment construction and monitoring, tailing deposition planning and pond level management.

Key Accountabilities and Challenges

• Operate within and observe all relevant and applicable laws of Panama.
• Develop standard safe working procedures and actively participate in HSE initiatives.
• Ensure work activities are in compliance with H&S (e.g. isolation, lock out and tag out), quality and environmental standards and procedures.
• Create and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure the use of best practise techniques and procedures for the TMF including associated equipment.
• Determine precise location and measurement of points, elevation, areas, contours and volumes.
• Demarcation of sand construction cells limits.
• Conduct tailings beach surveys to determine beach lengths and area using drone technology.
• Calculate TMF pond volumes including end of month reconciliation for placed volumes.
• Establish benchmarks monuments on dam's crest and survey for settlement as per the Operations, Maintenance and Surveillance Manual.
• Mentor and work with the surveyor assistant in survey techniques.
• Produce various maps as requested based on field surveys.
• Operate, calibrate and maintain survey equipment.
• Work with Planner and Operations Supervisor to prioritize tasks.
• Perform periodic surveys of quarrying and borrow pits progress of both overburden and hard rock/metalliferous/ coal/iron ore reconciliation.
• Enforce housekeeping standards in all designated work areas.
• Implement FQM Way culture across the team - "Smarter, Bolder, Driven, Together".
• Act as deputy for colleagues as required.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor QA/QC.
  Skills, Knowledge & Experience
  • Education
    • Technical, or technological college level degree in Surveying (educación universitaria a nivel técnico, tecnólogo o licenciado).
    • Skills
      • Strong communication, and interpersonal skills.
      • Strength in organising work and time management skills.
      • Strong cognitive and analytical skills for problem solving.
      • Good verbal and written communication skills and able to analyze data and provide clear and accurate reports.
      • Computer fluency is a must.
      • Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
      • Experience
        • Minimum 2-3 years experience in construction, mining or equivalent industry.
        • Knowledge of survey related software such as Minescape, Surpac, Map info, Auto cad preferred.
        • Knowledge of survey theory and Total Stations instruments use.
        • Knowledge of drone operations highly regarded.
        • Language
          Fluency in Spanish and English is highly regarded.
          
          Behaviours
          • Quality orientation
          • Strength in application of technical knowledge
          • Planning and organization.
          • Driven for results.
          • Contributing to team success
            Working Conditions
            Cobre Panama is a remote site. The position is offered as Residential BIBO.
            Work hours and rosters may vary as required by the business.
            
            Safety and Environment
            • Participate and contribute to safe practice and environmental awareness.
              • Ensure all safety and environmental incidents are addressed & reported promptly.
                • Demonstrate personal commitment in regard to safety and environmental practices.
                • Identification of potential hazards and action that is appropriately taken.
                • Maintenance of a high standard of efficiency, safety and effectiveness.
                • Raising, discussion and resolution of safety issues at regular meetings.
                  
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