Mine Surveyor

Looking for a rewarding career with a Company that believes employees are the most important asset? At WE Soda, we pride ourselves in fostering a collaborative work environment where employees can sharpen and expand their skills, while receiving a competitive wage and maintaining a good work-life balance. We are taking steps to attract and retain talented and motivated salaried entry-level and experienced individuals. Come utilize your skills and contribute to the continued success of our underground mine and surface operations!

Operating successfully in Green River, Wyoming, WE Soda is the world's largest natural soda ash mine and production site, offering a secure, reliable, and diverse range of high-quality product choices. WE Soda mines and processes trona ore and manufactures soda ash that is used in the production of glass, detergents, chemical manufacturing, pulp and paper production, and water treatment. In addition, the company also produces sodium bicarbonate and other chemical compounds used in common industrial, agricultural, and household applications.

Why Join WE Soda?

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Medical, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance, Vision, Flexible Spending (Medical and Dependent Care) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Pre-paid Legal, beginning first day of employment: company funds a portion of HSA.
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan for salaried employees, the company makes Safe Harbor matching contributions (fully vested immediately) of 100% up to the first 5% of eligible pay you contribute; additionally, the company makes discretionary contributions up to 5% of eligible pay in the first quarter of the following year (three-year vesting requirement).
• Tuition reimbursement programs are available to qualifying employees for approved programs.
• Subsidized transportation to our plant from Green River, Rock Springs, and Bridger Valley.
• Flexible schedules may be available dependent on position.

Position Title: Mine Surveyor

Location: Green River

Key Responsibilities:

* Proactively identifies opportunities for cost savings and supports cost reduction initiatives
* Supports operational discipline by following daily standard work processes and KPI reporting
* Supports and participates in problem-solving processes
* Committed to open and honest communication and adherence to company core values
* All Bore Miner development sights
* All Recovery/extraction measurements & calculations
* Check Surveys
* Accountability for the Mine Map
* Report landlord tons & mine tonnage by section mining sites
* Surveying mine projects; construction, etc.
* Measure mining progress
* Secondary and primary surveys
* Annual subsidence contours for mine (DEQ, BLM)
* CAD computer drawings; miscellaneous drafting
* Longwall equipment layout in new section

Activities:

* Update mine map as changes occur and the mine advances; maintain those changes in the CAD system.
* Provide Section Cut Maps
* Mine air quality & quantity measurements
* Calculate mine tons by landlord
* Mark/Install belt points, hanger spots, laser sites
* Survey mine floor elevations & create contour maps
* Assist sampling (rock mech, water, vent, etc.) and other duties as assigned.
* Install miscellaneous sights, stations, construction, etc.
* Provide cut maps to Mine Services Department as needed for construction projects
* Survey surface drill holes, pipelines, & construction projects as needed
* Establish LW retreat footage marks
* Complete drafting as necessary for engineering staff

Skill, Capability and Educational Requirements:

* Associate of Science Geomatics; PLS; LSIT

* AutoCAD and Carlson Underground Software experience preferred

Final determination on pay grade will be made by HR and company leadership holistically considering the candidate's education, experience, past performance, demonstrated leadership and influence.

WE Soda is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employee's and applicant's disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to apply through this site because of a disability. Contact WE Soda Human Resources to discuss reasonable accommodations.