Senior Surveyor at Eta Zuma Mining and Industries Limited

Eta Zuma Mining and Industries Limited provides premium solutions to businesses in the primary and secondary sectors of the economy, especially those in solid minerals, extractive industry, manufacturing industry and agriculture. Some of its clients are Zuma 828 Coal Limited, IMEX Mineral Resources and Processing Company, Zuma Energy Nigeria Limited, Zuma Steel W/A Limited, and Zuma Metals & Energy Resources Limited

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Surveyor

Location: Kogi

Job Purpose

• We seek the services of a Senior Surveyor who will be responsible for delivering high-accuracy mine survey data, volumetric assessments and spatial analyses that support mine planning, production monitoring, reconciliation activities and operational decision making.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly volumetric surveys for stockpiles, pits, overburden, tailings and waste dumps.
• Use GNSS, total station, LiDAR, drones or other approved equipment to capture field data.
• Process survey data to produce accurate volume reports, 3D models, contour maps and mine layouts.
• Support mine production teams by providing pegging, setting out, alignment checks and boundary controls.
• Maintain up-to-date mine plans, survey records and spatial data repositories.
• Ensure statutory compliance with mine surveying and safety regulations.
• Perform periodic reconciliation between planned volumes and actual extraction or dumping.
• Calibrate and maintain all survey instruments and ensure proper usage across the team.
• Collaborate with Mine Planning, Geology and Operations for development and execution of mining plans.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in Surveying, Geoinformatics, Mining Engineering or related field.
• Relevant professional certification or license is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in mine surveying or engineering surveying.
• Proven experience in volumetric surveys within a mining environment is required.
• Hands-on experience using survey software such as Surpac, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, Minesight, or similar.

Technical Competencies:

• Strong proficiency with GNSS, total stations, drones and laser scanning tools.
• Ability to compute volumes, perform reconciliation and generate accurate survey reports.
• Good knowledge of coordinate systems, geodetic principles and mine survey regulations.
• Proficiency in data processing, 3D modelling and map production.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in challenging terrain.
• High level of integrity and safety consciousness.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work outdoors in mining terrain for extended periods.
• Comfortable with climbing, standing, and handling equipment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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