Surveyor
Underground Mining Alliance Ltd (UMA)
Full-time
License C
Posting expires Aug 31, 2026
Responsible for providing accurate and timely survey data to support safe, efficient and compliant underground and surface mining operations. Ensures effective survey control, reconciliation, void management and statutory compliance to support operational and planning requirement
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Promote collaboration with production, technical services, and planning teams to enable accurate and efficient survey support.
Ability to survey headings daily and issue survey memos for mining crews.
Daily monitoring of over breaks and underbreaks
End of month measurements of all headings/pits and calculate end of month volumes.
Ability to measure end of month solids formation and map out faces and intersection.
Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in working areas at all times.
Well experienced in the use of Total Stations, TS 16, TPS 1203+
Use of Optech Cavity Monitoring Systems (CMS)& MDL C-ALS laser system to survey stopes and voids.
Ability to use Slim Gyroscope for uphole and downhole surveys of production holes.
Have field experience in General Underground Survey duties.
Setting out of drill holes and pickups
Desired Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Ability to work independently and apply established engineering standards
Proficiency in mining software (Deswik, Surpac, Mine Sched, Drone or similar) will be an added advantage.
Membership in a recognized professional engineering body
Must possess a valid Ghanaian driver’s license C & E classes.
Assist with preparation of monthly production performance reports and ensure alignment with targets
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Skilled in collating data required for reporting accurate weekly/monthly production performance reports and present them to senior surveyor on time
Selection Process
Eligible candidates will be selected after the interview process and evaluated for suitability in terms of behavioural characteristics, organisational fit, capability to work with the relevant complexity of work and ability to establish and maintain a positive and engaging culture with all stakeholders.
Application Guidelines
To maximize the success of your application, please ensure that your submission includes the following:
Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV).
CV limited to four (4) pages, with your most recent employment or positions listed first.
Your CV must include personal/demographic details, academic and professional qualifications, work experience, and at least two (2) referees.
Copies of relevant certificates and supporting documents:
Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application together with a detailed curriculum vitae and proof of qualifications, to recruitment@umaghana.com with the Position as the Subject Matter before or on 31st August 2026
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Underground Mining Alliance Ltd (UMA)
Company Profile
Underground Mining Alliance Ltd (UMA) is a Joint Venture between African Underground Mining Services Limited (AUMS) and Rocksure International carrying out underground development and production works for the Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd (Subika) Mine.