Simberi Gold Company Limited forms part of the St Barbara Group. Our Simberi Operations consists of an open cut mine on the northernmost island in the Tabar group of islands in the province of New Ireland in Papua New Guinea. Our vision is to grow sustainably and create enduring, positive impacts for the people and communities touched by our operations.
Now is an exciting time for our business and for our people. We’re going through a period of significant change and are gaining momentum in transforming our business. We’re looking for people who are ready to grow through opportunity and build a bright future with us.We are currently seeking a
Mine Surveyor
to join our team. permanent full-time position at our Simberi Operation. Your work location is Papua New Guinea, working a 15/13 Roster from Kavieng, Rabaul, Port Moresby, Lae, Mt Hagen, Buka, Madang, Goroka, Alotau, Wapenamanda, Popondetta, Hoskins or Tabar group of Islands.
(Locals are encouraged to apply)
.Reporting to the Senior Mine Surveyor, the Mine Surveyor is responsible for providing provide best practice mine surveying, whilst ensuring statutory compliance and maintaining high standards for the surveying department. The role will also provide technical and professional support to the Simberi Operations, which will be consistent with the Company’s Vision, Values and Policies.
The opportunity
Technical Accountabilities
- Assist the Senior Surveyor with the management of the team of Survey team to deliver pit design, set outs, topographic surveys/scanning, accurate volume calculation and reporting.
- Monthly end-of-month survey activities including drone surveys, volume calculations, validation and reporting in an accurate and timely.
- Liaising with Mine Engineering, Geology and Mine Operations personal in providing survey assistance where and as required.
- Perform EDM Total Station and GPS surveys to accurate tolerance for all control network surveys, general pickups, and set outs.
- Perform UAV surveys on all the mine’s infrastructure as built and generating maps accurately.
- Applying correct use of RTK GPS system, monitor survey base station movement and perform site calibration if required.
- Ensuring compliance surveys to pit, stockpile and ramp designs are carried out and reported accordingly.
- Assist with the management of Mine Survey database, hardware, and software systems by ensuring all filing procedures are observed.
Scheduling Accountabilities
- Managing effective use of available resources, including own time, in support of the delivery of the team/crew.
- Ensure mining safety practices are observed and adhered to every day whilst conducting mine technical services functions of the mining operations.
- Comply with established OH&S policies and practices and regularly communicate and discuss new OH&S initiatives.
- Actively participate in toolbox meetings and safety meetings.
- Personally demonstrate a positive attitude towards working safely.
People Accountabilities
- Assist with the training and development of the survey team including graduate mine surveyors.
- Ensure own work performance meets all role requirements.
- Manage your professional learning and development to develop in current role and for future roles.
Are you ready to come and build your future with us?We need the best people. People who have drive, energy and are genuinely passionate about the work they do and provide a positive impact. Additionally, we need people who see a challenge as an opportunity for growth and value working with others towards a common goal.
We would love to hear from you if you have :
Essential
- Behaviour consistent with St Barbara’s Values
- A current Police Clearance Certificate
- Current PNG Class 6 Driver’s Licence
- A tertiary degree qualification in Surveying and (Cartography)
- A minimum of 4 years’ experience in field survey preferably in an open cut truck and shovel mining operation
- Ability to use Total Station, GPS, and UAV surveying equipment.
- Experience in working with Deswik and other GCMP CAD system is essential.
- Experience in working with Agisoft, Trimble Business Center, and other GIS CAD system is desirable.
- Good written, oral, and organisational skills that works with attention to detail.
- Ability to meet deadlines and always looking for continuous improvements with minimal supervision.
- Ability to communicate effectively with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
- A team player focused on achieving tasks required to make the team successful.
- A sound awareness of operational safety issues and excellent personal safety record
For further information on the
Simberi Operations
and to apply for this role, please visit:https://www.livehire.com/job/stbarbara-png/PNE7A
Closing date: Tuesday, 12
th
of August 2025 at close of business.
Please submit your Applications, CVs, and Supporting documents (all merged in one PDF document
At Simberi Gold Company Limited, we’re committed to finding the best fit for every role. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming diversity in all its forms. All qualified applicants will be given equal consideration, regardless of their race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
