CAD / GIS Operator

Job Summary:

The CAD/GIS Operator is responsible for creating technical drawings and maintaining document control processes for engineering, safety, and regulatory documentation to ensure accuracy and accessibility. This position collaborates closely with engineers, surveyors, and other mining personnel to ensure that all technical drawings and documents comply with project requirements and standards.

Key Responsibilities

CAD/GIS Operator Duties:

- Create and modify detailed 2D/3D drawings and GIS maps of wellfield plans, site infrastructure, as well as preparation of schematics, figures, and maps for public affairs, safety, and other departments.

- Collaborate with engineers, surveyors, and geologists to interpret data and develop accurate technical drawings and site maps.

- Prepare layouts and assist in design for future construction, including wellfields, civil works, process facilities, pipelines, and electrical components.

- Update and maintain as-built drawings to reflect changes in wellfield, electrical, and site process facilities, as well as process flow and piping and instrumentation diagrams.

- Perform quality checks to ensure all drawings comply with industry standards, codes, and project specifications

- Keep up to date with CAD and GIS software advancements and implement any necessary updates

- Operate unmanned aerial vehicles for data collection

Documents Control Duties:

- Manage and maintain a structured document control system for all technical documents

- Ensure all engineering drawings, safety documentation, and regulatory records are properly filed and archived

- Track the status of documents and maintain document version control for revision and updates

- Distribute documents to relevant team members, ensuring they have access to the latest revision

- Coordinate with project managers and department heads to ensure all necessary documents are up to date and accessible for audits or inspections.

- Assist in the preparation of reports, records, and project documentation required by management and regulatory bodies. Review, prepare, and present findings to Technical and Operations Personnel.

- Ensure compliance with industry standards for document management and archiving

Qualifications

- Diploma or degree in Drafting, GIS, CAD, or a related field

- 5+ years of experience in CAD drafting, GIS mapping, and document control preferred within the mining, civil, or construction industries

- Proficient in AutoCAD and ArcGIS software

- Knowledge of document control processes and software (e.g., SharePoint, Aconex, or equivalent)

- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy

- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents

- Knowledge of mining regulations and safety standards is an asset

- Experience managing GIS and other database systems, including data input quality control & database administration

- Experience with field data collection methods, including remote sensing and mobile data collection

- Effective communication skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment

Working Conditions

- Based in an office environment with occasional site visits to active mining operations

- May involve extended periods working at a computer or in technical review meetings

- Adhere to safety protocols

- Will frequently work in field and plant areas to collect field data and verify drawings

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Employee discount

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid military leave

- Paid time off

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person