Core Logging Geologist

Geotemps, Inc.; Benson (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Geotemps, Inc. in Benson, AZ is seeking a Geologist. The successful candidate will contribute to site safety culture, work with drilling crews, monitor QA/QC data for drilling and production samples, and validate the geological and assay database using Acquire Software.

Responsibilities include logging surface diamond core, supporting related geological studies, and preparing routine reports. Must have MSHA, a BS in Geology, 1–2 years' experience, and a proven safety record; willingness to work

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Geology or related field.
• 1–2 years mining/geology experience.
• Current Surface MSHA certification.
• Strong safety record and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support site safety culture and programs, encouraging others to do the same.
• Work with drilling crews and geologic staff to maintain a safe working environment.
• Monitor QA/QC data for drilling and production samples, and validate the geological and assay database using Acquire Software.
• Complete geological logging of surface diamond core and assist with related studies.
• Prepare routine reports as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Diamond core logging

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geology

Tools

Acquire Software

Job description

Pay Rate: $35 -$45

Geologist

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties Provide a strong contribution to the site safety culture and programs, encouraging and ensuring others do the same. Work with drilling crews and geologic staff to maintain a safe working environment. Under the guidance of the Project Geologist, monitor QA/QC data for drilling and production samples, as well as validate the geological and assay database using Acquire Software. The successful candidate will complete geological logging of surface diamond core, assist with other geological studies as necessary and prepare routine reports as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Must have Current Surface MSHA.
• Must have Bachelor of Science degree in Geology or related field.
• Must have a minimum of 1-2 year experience.
• Must have an Excellent safety record.
• Ability to work within a team environment and possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience logging diamond core highly preferred.
• Candidates must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Candidate must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Required PPE: steel toed boots, hard hat, safety vest, work gloves, and ear protection.

Physical Demand:

• The employee is regularly required to stand, bend and twist, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, talk or hear, and reach above the shoulder with hands and arms.
• Physically capable of sitting or standing, shoveling and performing other types of physical work for long periods of time.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, walk and sit.
• Must be able to lift and carry repetitively up to 50 -lbs. through a 10-hour shift.
• The employee regularly performs repetitive work involving use of hands and wrists.
• The employee is frequently required to walk on uneven or slippery surfaces.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Good eye-to-hand coordination is essential.

Work Environment:

Geotemps, Inc. is a drug free employer and requires post job offer and random screening and/or testing of employees. Drug and alcohol screening/testing will be required for misconduct, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and violations of safety or public policy.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The employee is required to wear and use the proper safety equipment, including steel toed boots and techniques to insure the employee’s safety and safety of others.
• The employee may work in extremely hot or extremely cold; wet or dry environmental conditions.
• The employee is regularly required to work 10-hour shifts with a 3-hour round trip commute.

**All Geotemps employment is contingent on the results of Drug Screen and Criminal Background screening.