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Profession |
Other / Specialized |
Openings |
1 |
Location |
Grande Cache, Alberta, Canada |
Date Posted |
July 30, 2008 |
Posted Until |
August 15, 2008 |
Experience Level |
Not Specified |
Job Type |
Full Time |
Salary Range |
Not Specified - Not Specified |
Education Level |
College 6-12 months |
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Grande Cache Coal Corporation (GCCC) is an exciting, long-term mining operation that produces premium, low volatile, metallurgical coking coal for export to the world steel industry. The mine site is 20 kilometres north of the Town of Grande Cache (www.grandecache.ca), a community of nearly 4000 located on the edge of the Rocky Mountains in west-central Alberta just 2 hours from Jasper National Park. The Grande Cache area is a paradise for those wishing to experience the outdoors and a relaxed lifestyle.
We are seeking a motivated and safety oriented employee to fill the role of Surface Surveyor. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for providing survey control for the open pit mine through the accurate collection and reporting of survey information, the layout of designs, wall monitoring and reporting, updating of maps using mine design software and the layout and pickup of blast holes. Additional responsibilities include participating in daily production/safety meetings, contributing to the development of the daily work plan, ensuring work areas and equipment are clean and free of safety hazards and performing other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate will be certified as a Survey Technician or have equivalent training and experience as a land surveyor with 6 months or more experience as a chain person. Well established math skills are needed. Previous GPS experience is required and experience with modern surveying instruments, AutoCad and mine design software would be beneficial. This position may be of interest to candidates who have exploration or surveying experience in the oilpatch. Equivalencies may be considered.
This position works a 12 hour, 4X4 day shift rotation. Some overtime and working stand-by, weekends and holidays is required. The shift rotation may vary depending on operational or training requirements.
In support of GCCC’s commitment to providing a healthy and safe workplace for its employees, the incumbent will be required to comply with the company’s pre-employment medical and drug testing policy.
If you meet the qualifications for this role and are interested in working with a dedicated group of professionals, please submit your resume and cover letter by August 15, 2008 to:
Grande Cache Coal Corporation
Attn: Human Resources Department
Box 8000 Grande Cache, AB T0E 0Y0
Fax: (780) 827-4098
Email: careers@gccoal.com
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Applications being accepted until August 15, 2008
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