Metals & Minerals Surveyor – Inspection & Sampling

About the role

The Metals & Minerals Surveyor conducts inspections, sampling, measurement and verification activities for mineral commodities, metals, ores, coal, concentrates and other bulk cargoes, ensuring compliance with international standards, client requirements and Bureau Veritas procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Perform pre‑shipment, loading, discharge, stockpile, warehouse and vessel inspections for metals and mineral commodities.
• Conduct quantity and quality inspections of iron ore, coal, bauxite, nickel ore, copper concentrate, zinc concentrate, manganese ore and other bulk commodities.
• Witness sampling, sample preparation, sealing and dispatch to accredited laboratories.
• Monitor loading and unloading operations at ports, terminals, mines and processing facilities, including draft surveys and weight determinations when required.
• Collect representative samples in accordance with international standards and ensure traceability throughout the inspection process.
• Prepare accurate inspection reports, field notes, survey certificates and maintain complete records.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Mining Engineering, Geology, Mineral Processing, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Marine Transportation, Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Fresh graduates are welcome; 1‑3 years of experience in inspection, laboratory testing, mining operations, commodity trading, port operations or survey activities is an advantage.
• Understanding of mineral and metal commodities and basic knowledge of sampling and inspection techniques.
• Familiarity with ISO standards, quality management systems and draft‑survey principles is preferred.

Required skills

• Sampling and inspection techniques for bulk commodities.
• Draft survey principles and weight determination.
• Application of ISO standards and Bureau Veritas inspection procedures.
• Technical report writing and documentation.