Geological Field Technician

The field technician will assist with exploration tasks including assisting soil samplers, mapping geologists, and geophysics crews within our Upper Kobuk Mineral Project region.

• Comply with legal obligations and Ambler Metals safety policies and procedures
• Work cooperatively with supervisors, co-workers and managers on management of safety issues including compliance with any instructions
• Intervene as necessary to ensure the safety of others in camp
• Provide safety leadership by always setting a good example
• Lead daily safety meetings on a periodic basis

• Collect a ~800
  -gram soil sample using hand shovel or auger soil from a depth of 20 to 100 cm.
• Navigate to sample location using a handheld GPS with preloaded waypoints
• Accurately record in a field book or sample card the physical characteristics of the soil sample
• Collect a ~300g rock chip sample for the soil pit or nearby outcrop
• Layout the collected samples in order at the end of the shift
• Enter all field data and the end of the day into a MS Excel spreadsheet
• Prepare sample bags and field equipment the night before heading into the field

• Assist Mapping Geologist with field preparation
• Assist with sample and data collection in the field
• Assist with carrying samples and field equipment and any other field geology tasks that are required

• Support collection of geophysical data in the field

• 1 year in a position of applicable duties is preferred
• Remote work experience required, preferably in Alaska or similar environment

• Good oral, writing, mathematical and scientific skills
• Knowledge of and ability to carry out safe, remote operational procedures
• Ability to work tactfully and respectfully with camp staff, contractors, and visitors
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change
• Ability to take initiative in case of an emergency
• Ability to follow and provide instructions effectively and in a timely manner
• Ability to comfortably travel in and work around helicopters and small fixed wing aircraft.
• Physically able to repetitively lift and carry 45 pounds.
• Must be able to work and hike in alpine arctic terrain, adverse weather, in a remote camp setting on a rotational basis

• Required to remain onsite in a remote camp setting throughout rotation. A typical schedule consists of a 20/10 rotation, 11 hours per day. Work is seasonal in nature, typically full-time from May through September.
• Travel to site may be via small fixed-wing aircraft or boat. Travel on site and surrounding areas is by four-wheel drive vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, and rotary-winged aircraft
• Exposure to inclement weather conditions (including snow, rain, wind as well as extremely warm or cold conditions) is common during field operations. Possible exposure to wild animals