Oyu Tolgoi’s workforce today is more than 97 per cent Mongolian, and a major strategic focus for the company is to develop a skilled workforce that is continuously learning. We aim to attract the best talent, so that we can together deliver a safe and globally competitive copper business that contributes to the prosperity of Mongolia.
Oyu Tolgoi LLC is operating a copper-gold mine in southern territory of Mongolia. The company aspires a vision ‘Natural wealth to enduring value, knowledge, and skill’, and pursues a mission, 'Together deliver a safe and globally competitive copper business that contributes to the prosperity of Mongolia' to build one of the largest copper-gold mines worldwide.
Superintendent Survey
- Make an impact and contribute to the development of a world-class project within a pioneering organisation
- Great opportunity to work for a global company at the forefront of mining
- Dynamic work culture and great exposure to multicultural teams
- FIFO to site (4weeks on 2 weeks off) or Residential 5/2
Join one of the world’s most exciting copper-gold mining projects
Oyu Tolgoi is one of the most exciting projects in copper and gold mining for several decades. It contains reserves and resources that make it one of the world’s largest known copper and gold deposits. The project, managed by Rio Tinto, is expanding underground. With a high demand of skills required to complete the project safely and successfully, Oyu Tolgoi is expected to be a significant contributor to Mongolia’s development and the prosperity of the Mongolian people.
Discover more about Mongolia and Oyu Tolgoi
Mongolia’s increasingly becoming a destination for tourism and expatriate residents. As a rapidly developing city, Mongolia's capital Ulaanbaatar is seen as a comfortable, yet exciting place to live. With an array of cultural and social activities available and a growing network of international schools, housing options, and leisure facilities, its home to a growing community of international expatriates.
Located in the South Gobi Desert, just 80 kilometers from the Chinese border, the Oyu Tolgoi open pit mine and camp is a large, well-run and comfortable site with multiple amenities including recreational and sports facilities, a cinema, shops, restaurants and bars catered to a growing community. For more about OT site, please check out this video.
As part of the Oyu Tolgoi Underground Mining Operations team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to something significant and learn and develop both personally and professionally. We offer a collaborative, high-performing environment where success is achieved by working together.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Underground Superintendent Survey who can provide professional expertise in underground surveying while supporting the national team to deliver all the required surveying support services to the operational teams. This role will report to Underground Technical services manager.
What the role entails
The purpose of this role is to provide Safe leadership, Guidance, and Quality Assurance to the UGTS Survey team and outputs.
Technical Leadership, Training, and Mentoring:
Manage and provide Survey Guidance for the OTUG site and to all OTUG operation teams.
- QAQC of all UG and surface corresponding control to relate to UG control.
- Legislated compliance for UG workings and survey control networks
- Ensure UG network quality and closures are of specific class requirements, Class D or higher.
- Ensure all forward breakthroughs are check-surveyed to ensure the lowest closure error possible.
- Ensure all national team members attain the required training and knowledge gain for success.
- Regular underground inspections and audits on survey work and team members
- Regularly check calibration of all equipment and ensure equipment is rostered to be sent away for calibration as per the requirement
- Ensure all survey requests are met in a timely and accurate manner
- Ensure all SWPs and procedures are written and up to date and reviewed regularly
What you will need for this role
- Background: Undergraduate or equivalent or higher education obtained through degrees or diplomas from academic college or universities. Class 1 survey qualification or similar professional qualification is favorable.
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Experiences:
- Excellent performance in prior surveying role and at least 8+ years in underground surveying
- Experienced in QAQC of all UG and surface corresponding control to relate to UG control
- Large survey control network management is required
- Demonstrated experience in leading survey team and providing strong commitment to safety
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Technical Competency:
- Excellent knowledge of design and surveying software and all equipment / techniques
- Able to ensure UG network quality and closures are of specific class requirements, Class D or higher
- Is an expert in the area of operations mine surveying/drafting and keeps abreast of all technological advancements in techniques and equipment
- Defines strategic plans for surveying and drafting teams to support operations mine operations
- Promotes a culture of safety where team members take responsibility for their own and others’ safety
- Proficient in 3D computer drafting software such as Surpac, Deswik, Compnet, Move3
About us
As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.
Our long history is filled with firsts. We’ve developed some of the world’s largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents. We’ve led the industry in partnerships, with customers in new markets, and with local communities.
We’ve pioneered technological innovations, such as our Mine of the Future™ program and our low-CO2 aluminium from hydropower. And we’ve paved the way in areas such as safety, tax transparency and legacy management.
Inclusion & Diversity
We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.
So, if this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now.
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