Field Geology Technician: Ore & Grade Control

OceanaGold Corporation; Kershaw (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Health, vision, dental insurance

401K and retirement plan

Supportive work environment and safety

Professional development and training

Job summary

OceanaGold Corporation in South Carolina is seeking a Geology Technician to support daily open pit operations by collecting, documenting, and managing geological data for ore and grade control. This hands-on, field-based role contributes to production efficiency and safety.

The role emphasizes accuracy, independent field work, and collaboration with geologists and drill crews in a dynamic mining environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years' mining or field-based operations experience (preferred).
• Prior experience in gold or hard rock mining (preferred).
• Experience with sampling procedures and data recording.
• Experience with blast hole logging and grade control.
• Experience using GPS/survey equipment.
• Experience wearing respirators; basic geological concepts.
• Ability to work in physically demanding outdoor environments.
• Experience with Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grade control and ore delineation in an active open pit environment.
• Conduct blast hole logging including lithology, alteration, mineralization, and structure.
• Mark up and maintain dig lines, ore/waste boundaries, and pit mapping.
• Collect and manage samples ensuring proper labeling and chain of custody.
• Support drill programs including coordination, sample handling, and logging assistance.
• Operate GPS/survey equipment to record sample points and geological features.
• Maintain accurate and timely data entry into geological systems.
• Perform daily pit inspections and communicate findings to geologists.
• Strong observational and data accuracy skills.
• Ability to work independently in the field.

Skills

Mining/field experience

Sampling procedures

Blast hole logging

GPS/survey equipment

Attention to detail

Independent field work

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

GPS/Survey equipment

Job description

OceanaGold Corporation in South Carolina is seeking a Geology Technician to support daily open pit operations by collecting, documenting, and managing geological data for ore and grade control. This hands-on, field-based role contributes to production efficiency and safety.

The role emphasizes accuracy, independent field work, and collaboration with geologists and drill crews in a dynamic mining environment.