Field Geo-Tech Sampler: Outdoor Mining & Lab Prep

Origin Mining Company, LLC; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Safety equipment provided

Vision insurance

Job summary

Origin Mining Company, LLC is seeking a Geo-Tech (Sampler) to join our geology team in Golden Valley, MN. You will coordinate sampling and labeling of blast holes, and work closely with drilling, blasting, and lab teams to ensure accurate sample collection.

The role requires valid driver's license, clear communication, safety focus, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds; shifts run seven days a week in a field setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a light vehicle and hold a valid driver's license.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Proven commitment to safety regulations and goals.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with drilling and blasting teams to coordinate work schedules.
• Identify drillholes needing sampling from the drill pattern and duplicates for QC.
• Create sample tags and label blastholes.
• Collect blast hole cuttings samples and duplicates per SOP.
• Submit and maintain sample delivery paperwork.
• Deliver samples to the assay lab and organize drill campaign samples.
• Monitor sampling supplies and place orders before depletion.
• Ensure on-site lab maintains blasthole pulp inventory.
• Assist mine surveyors and assay lab technicians as needed.

Skills

Operate light vehicle

Clear and effective communication

Safety-focused attitude

Job description

Origin Mining Company, LLC is seeking a Geo-Tech (Sampler) to join our geology team in Golden Valley, MN. You will coordinate sampling and labeling of blast holes, and work closely with drilling, blasting, and lab teams to ensure accurate sample collection.

The role requires valid driver's license, clear communication, safety focus, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds; shifts run seven days a week in a field setting.