Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Geotechnician will provide assistance to geologists and engineers in preparing/processing drill core for further analysis, assist in geophysical field work, and collect and record geotechnical information from drill core.
Key Duties And Responsibilities Safety- Exercise stop-work authority when necessary
- Complete Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments for each job
- Operate equipment in safe and professional manner
- Comply with on-site safety programs
- Collect and record geotechnical information from diamond drill core, soil samples, and drill cuttings.
- Accurately measure, mark, and record core sample's measurements.
- Accurately assess core orientation marks and draw orientation line on drill core.
- Photograph core and organize core photographs.
- Catalog information and enter data into a computer for further data processing.
- Move and organize diamond drill core boxes for logging and sampling.
- Transport and store drill core storage boxes.
- Assemble core storage boxes
- Assist with land, geophysical and geologic surveys.
- Report all safety, environmental and security incidents to site management immediately
- High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
- Exploration camp experience and previous use of power tools preferred
- General computer skills including Excel and Word preferred.
- The individual should be focused, self-motivated and well organized
- Good communication skills, both orally and written, legible hand writing and capable of basic mathematical calculations
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change
- Ability to follow instructions effectively and in a timely manner
- Ability to work for long periods in a remote location
- Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Required to remain on-site throughout rotation and work an 11-hour shift
- Travel to UKMP worksite may be via small fixed-wing Travel on site and surrounding areas is by four-wheel drive vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, and rotary-winged aircraft
- Work takes place on a remote exploration site. Exposure to inclement weather conditions (including snow, rain, wind as well as extremely warm or cold conditions) is common
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