Shane Bawden

About Shane Bawden

Driven, adaptable, and solutions-focused, I’m a Principal Surveyor with extensive experience leading geospatial programs and survey operations across complex mining environments. I’m currently based in Elko, Nevada, working with Nevada Gold Mines, the world’s premier gold mining complex.Throughout my career, I’ve led high-impact technical projects involving mine design integration, reconciliation accuracy, control network redevelopment, and technology adoption—delivering measurable improvements in operational efficiency, safety, and compliance. I’m deeply passionate about mentoring teams, building sustainable systems, and bridging the gap between engineering intent and real-world execution underground.With formal qualifications in mining and project management, I bring a unique blend of strategic leadership and boots-on-the-ground understanding. I’m especially focused on continuous improvement, stakeholder alignment, and future-proofing processes to meet the evolving needs of modern mining.Whether I’m in the field, the office, or working cross-functionally with engineers, geologists, and operators—I thrive on delivering clarity, accountability, and results.

Experience

1. Ngm Principal Surveyor

   Nevada Gold Mines

   Jul 2025 — Present · Elko, NV, US

Education

• Federation University Australia

  Graduate Diploma of Mining, Mining and Mineral Engineering

• Central Institute of Technology

  Diploma of Mine and Engineering Surveying, Surveying Technology/Surveying

  2007 — 2008

• Central Institute of Technology

  Advanced Diploma of Surveying, Mine and Engineering Surveying

Skills

• Uav
• Surveying
• Autocad Civil 3d
• Rpas
• Mining
• Traverse
• Surpac
• Vulcan
• Terramodel
• Trimble Gps
• Underground Mining
• Total Station
• Laser Scanning
• Isite I8800
• Trimble Buisness Centre