Field Technician

amblermetals; Bornite (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambler Metals seeks a field technician to support exploration tasks in the Upper Kobuk Mineral Project region. You will assist soil samplers, geologic mapping, and geophysical crews in a remote Alaskan camp, collaborating with supervisors to maintain safety and data quality.

The role requires operating in alpine arctic terrain, adhering to a 20/10 rotation from May through September, with travel by small aircraft, four-wheel drives, and helicopters as needed.

Qualifications

• 1 year in a similar duties role preferred.
• Remote work experience, preferably in Alaska.
• Ability to work in Arctic field conditions and remote camp settings.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist soil sampling: collect samples, record data, prepare bags and labels.
• Support geologic mapping: assist field geologists and data collection.
• Support geophysical data acquisition: help with field data collection.
• Maintain safety practices, participate in daily safety meetings and lodges.

Skills

Field safety awareness

GPS navigation

Data entry in Excel

Team collaboration

Tools

GPS handheld

MS Excel

Field sampling equipment

Job description

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

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety

• 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

Soil Sampling

• 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

Geologic mapping

• 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

Geophysical Data acquisition

• Support collection of geophysical data in the field

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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

SCHEDULE/WORKING CONDITIONS/TRAVEL

• 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