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FMR Investments is a privately owned company specialising in the mining and mining-related sectors, with a strong emphasis on residential and community-based operations. We support permanent, full-time employment based locally in the Goldfields region of Western Australia.
JOIN OUR TEAM
FMR Investments is currently seeking an experienced residential Survey Technician, based in the Goldfields region, to immediately join our team at the Gordon Sirdar Gold Mine. This role plays a vital part in achieving our development and production targets.
POSITION SUMMARY
Employment Type
Permanent full-time position
Location
Based at our Gordon Sirdar Gold Mine approximately 55km north-east of Kalgoorlie
Roster Hours
8 hr shifts on a 5:2 roster (42-hour week)
SUMMARY OF ROLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Survey Technician at our underground gold operation, you'll support the mine survey team by carrying out accurate mark-ups, pickups, and data collection tasks in the field. This hands-on role is vital in ensuring spatial accuracy for mining, drilling, and infrastructure development. You'll work in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment where attention to detail, teamwork, and initiative are key.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Perform underground and surface mark-ups and pickups
Assist with installation of survey control and laser plumbs
Operate survey equipment including total stations and CMS scanners
Upload and organise survey data for planning teams
Maintain equipment and field records
General Duties
Willing to assist with other underground or labouring duties as needed
Maintain high personal standards of safety, performance, and teamwork
Support day-to-day surveying in line with mine plans
Work effectively with technical and operational teams
Follow site entry and safety procedures
Equipment, Machinery, Systems & Tools
Total stations, laser scanners, and GPS receivers
Survey software (e.g. Surpac, Deswik, AutoCAD)
Field communication devices and digital levels
Administrative Documentation & Reporting
Maintain daily logs and upload survey data
Assist in preparing and updating mark-up sheets and plans
Report discrepancies, hazards, or equipment issues
Ensure organised digital file management
Health, Safety, Compliance & Communication
Adhere to all company policies, environmental standards, and site procedures (including the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act and Regulations)
Communicate effectively and complete all required documentation accurately and on time
Conduct routine inspections to identify and control hazards
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Experience
Experience as a Survey Technician in mining or exploration operations
Exposure to underground surveying tasks and environments
Familiarity with basic survey pickups, set outs, and data handling
Exposure to survey software (Surpac, Deswik, AutoCAD)
Education/Qualifications/ Licenses
Experience with multiple Surpac versions
Certificate or Diploma in Surveying, Geospatial Science, or related field
Working at heights certification
Experience with CMS, GPS/GNSS units, and digital surveying tools
About you
Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach
Comfortable working in physically demanding underground environments
Effective communication and teamwork skills
Solid time management and task prioritisation
Reside locally in the Goldfields region of Western Australia
A can-do, team-oriented attitude
Solid problem-solving skills, with the ability to think on your feet and be adaptable
WHAT FMR INVESTMENTS OFFER
Competitive remuneration
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Training, upskilling, and opportunities for internal promotion and career development
Stable, long-term employment with a growing WA mining company
Focused on being a residential community-based operation
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
National Police Clearance issued within 3 months,
Legal right to work in Australia
Pass a relevant fitness to work medical including drug and alcohol screening
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Shortlisting will begin immediately, and only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
We are not engaging with Recruitment Agencies at this time; only direct applications will be considered
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FMR Investments is an investment organisation with interest predominantly in the mining and mining related industries. The company was founded in 1989 by Peter Bartlett and was formerly known as Barminco Pty Ltd, originally trading as specialist underground mining contractors until it divested and then sold the contracting business, Barminco Limited to private equity firm Gresham in August 2007
Today, FMR Investments has branched into other areas of business in addition to its mining portfolio including land development and property investments; specialist aeroplane fabrication and aerial incendiary technology; toll milling for gold ; steel fabrication and ball mill manufacturing and equipment and business finance.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website
FMR Investments is an investment organisation with interest predominantly in the mining and mining related industries. The company was founded in 1989 by Peter Bartlett and was formerly known as Barminco Pty Ltd, originally trading as specialist underground mining contractors until it divested and then sold the contracting business, Barminco Limited to private equity firm Gresham in August 2007
Today, FMR Investments has branched into other areas of business in addition to its mining portfolio including land development and property investments; specialist aeroplane fabrication and aerial incendiary technology; toll milling for gold ; steel fabrication and ball mill manufacturing and equipment and business finance.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website
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