Underground Mine Surveyor | 8:6 FIFO from Perth | Gold Mining | Perm Role
Catalyst Metals · Perth
Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: CYL), Catalyst Metals owns and operates the Plutonic Gold Mine in the Eastern Gascoyne region of Western Australia. As the operation continues to grow, several underground mining areas have successfully transitioned from development into production, supporting Catalyst's vision of building a sustainable, long-life gold business founded on disciplined planning, operational excellence and continuous improvement.
The success of Plutonic has underpinned an aggressive exploration and growth strategy across the Plutonic Gold Belt, resulting in the development of two new underground mines, K2 and Trident, and creating a significant pipeline of future opportunities. With a strategy focused on expanding production through a hub-and-spoke operating model, Catalyst is well positioned to deliver long-term growth across its portfolio.
We are seeking a motivated and technically capable Underground Mine Surveyor to join our operations at the Plutonic Gold Mine.
Reporting to the Senior Mine Surveyor, you will play an important role in supporting underground and surface mining activities through the delivery of accurate survey data, mine plans and technical information.
Working closely with mining and technical services teams, you will contribute to safe, efficient mine development and production by providing reliable survey control across a range of operational activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct survey mark-outs for drill and blast rings, mine development, exploration drilling and raisebore activities.
- Complete accurate surveys of underground workings, stopes, ore stockpiles, infrastructure and completed development.
- Prepare and maintain survey plans, including development instructions, end-of-month reporting, dig permits and emergency response plans.
- Establish, maintain and verify underground survey control networks and associated survey databases.
- Provide accurate survey information to support geological mapping, mine planning and operational decision-making.
- Collaborate with mining and technical services teams to ensure survey activities are completed safely, accurately and within operational timeframes.
Requirements
You are a detail-oriented and proactive surveying professional with strong technical capabilities, a commitment to accuracy and the ability to work effectively in an operational mining environment.
You will bring:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Surveying.
- Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in surveying software such as Deswik or similar applications.
- Experience using Leica Total Stations and Cavity Monitoring Systems (CMS) will be highly regarded.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- A flexible, solutions-focused approach and a willingness to contribute to improved systems, procedures and practices.
Essential Qualifications & Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Surveying.
- National Police Check meeting business requirements.
- Current, unencumbered Western Australian C Class Driver's Licence.
Benefits
- Work-life balance: Enjoy an 8:6 roster departing from Perth, providing regular time at home.
- Health and wellbeing: Access to health insurance benefits, subject to eligibility.
- Be part of our growth: Contribute to an expanding underground mining operation.
- Make an impact: Have a genuine opportunity to influence operational practices and continuous improvement.
- Supportive leadership: Work alongside an experienced, collaborative site leadership team.
- Career development: Opportunities to develop your skills and progress internally as the business grows.