Survey Technician

Company Overview

Founded in 1906, over the last 110+ years' CEMEX has grown into a global building materials company that provides high quality products and reliable service to customers and communities throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.  Here at CEMEX we offer our employees competitive wages, career growth, excellent benefits including health, dental & vision plans, vacation or paid time off,  employee assistance program and retirement plan options, along with over a century of stability to build your next career on! To learn more about our company culture and why you should join us, visit us at www.cemexusa.com/careers. For direct access to CEMEX Career Opportunities, visit us at https://jobs.cemex.com/.

Job Summary

The survey technician is responsible for planning, calculating, preparing, and executing field survey tasks for local mining operations.  Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, field survey stakeout of blast holes, dragline dig lines, property boundaries, limits, permits, and other boundaries.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all employees, visitors, and contractors and promote a culture of Zero4Life 
• Exemplify safety leadership in all aspects of the role, and adhere to all CEMEX, MSHA, and OSHA rules and regulations at all times
• Utilize appropriate software to prepare and calculate blast holes, dig lines, property and permit limits, and other lines and points
• Operate GPS survey equipment including rover and data collector, total station, and drones
• Ability to accurately stakeout locations for blast patterns, dig lines, and property and permit limits using GPS survey equipment
• Ensure that that property boundaries, permit limits, extraction limits, and reclamation/development areas are clearly delineated in the field and communicated to appropriate mine management
• Have a basic understanding of surveying fundamentals and practices; working knowledge of GPS survey, coordinate systems, and vertical datums
   

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma; Associates degree or higher preferred
• Previous land or construction survey experience preferred 
• Previous experience in a mine or construction environment preferred
• Minimum high school diploma; Associates degree or higher preferred
• FAA Part 107 drone license preferred
• Understand basics of mine planning, dragline movement, and drill & blast
   

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of construction aggregate and mining facilities
• Working knowledge of basic computer drafting including AutoCAD and ESRI ArcMap
• Ability to work on multiple projects at multiple sites simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Previous experience with drones with FAA Part 107 certification, a plus
• Knowledge and experience with GPS survey equipment and surveying standards and practices
• Ability to work with standard office/computer equipment and software including intermediate Microsoft Office skills with emphasis on Word and Excel
• Exceptional communication skills including ability to clearly speak and write in English, bilingual in Spanish, a plus
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
   

Working Conditions

• Able to perform strenuous outdoor work in varying weather elements
• Must wear protective equipment while at the location

Physical Requirements

• Capability to work extended hours or weekends as necessary
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work in hot, dusty, or wet conditions with exposure to loud noises; may require prolonged periods outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
   

Legal Notices

CEMEX is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.

CEMEX will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all local, state and federal laws.

CEMEX is an E-Verify participating employer.

Arizona Smoke-Free Act.  CEMEX complies with the State of Arizona’s Smoke-Free Act (Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-601.01). Smoking and/or the use of tobacco or related products is prohibited in and on CEMEX property as well as any building and/or vehicle owned or leased by CEMEX.

CEMEX offers both competitive pay and benefits. Benefits applicable to this position may include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay, as well as a comprehensive wellness program to help keep employees and their families healthy and well. You can learn more about CEMEX Benefits by visiting the CEMEX USA Benefits and Well-Being page. (https://www.cemexusa.com/careers/life-at-cemex/benefits-well-being).

EEO Statement - En Español

CEMEX es una institución EEO/AA (igualdad de oportunidad/acción afirmativa) y no discrimina en base al sexo, edad, raza, color, religión, discapacidad física o mental, credo, origen nacional, estatus veterano, orientación sexual, infomación genética, identidad de género, o expresión de género en los programas o actividades los cuales opera.