Core Logging Geologist

Reporting to the Exploration Manager, the core logger will gather and evaluate geologic data advancing the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects resource development and property exploration.

This is a seasonal position.

• Geological and geotechnical core logging.
• Follow corporate core logging & sampling QA/QC procedures
• Practices established safety procedures and contribute to our pre-emptive safety program
• Instruct geo-technicians, assist with work, and then monitor data for consistency and quality.
• Observations, map and collecting data to advance the property and district geology.
• Provide geologic and engineering field support for drilling activities.
• Geologic field prospecting, mapping, and geochemical field sampling.
• Provide progress and geologic reports. Assist with data management.
• Plot maps, organize files and reports for office, presentations, and field work.

• Completed or working towards a college degree in geology (mineralogy and petrology course work must be completed; additional upper-level work in structural geology, ore deposits, field methods and field camp are a strong asset.)
• 2-3 years' professional geology experience is an asset. Work in Alaska preferred.
• Familiar with standard Microsoft Office programs; GIS or geologic modeling software an asset.
• The individual should be focused, self-motivated and well organized.
• Competent oral, writing, mathematical and scientific skills
• Able to repetitively transport 35 pounds (a loaded core box).
• Comfortable traveling in and work around helicopters and small fixed wing aircraft.
• Able to traverse alpine arctic terrain, tolerate adverse weather, at ease in a remote camp setting

• Required to remain on-site throughout rotation and work an 11-hour shift
• Travel to UKMP worksite may be via small fixed-wing aircraft. 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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