Geotechnician

Turner Mining Group; Tonopah (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Staffing Group seeks an Exploration Geotechnician (Core Technician) for a hands-on, 3-month surface exploration project in Tonopah, Nevada. You will cut drill core, move core boxes, and support core photography, pXRF, and RQD work.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and efficient handling of repetitive tasks in an active exploration setting, with a rotation of 8/6 or 10/6 days.

Qualifications

• More than 1 year of experience as a Geotechnician, Core Technician, or in a similar drill-core handling role is required.
• Experience handling, processing, or cutting drill core.
• Comfortable using hand tools and equipment in a field or core-processing environment.
• Ability to safely perform physical, labor-intensive work, including regularly handling and moving core boxes.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining attention to safety, organization, and quality.
• Basic ability to record information accurately and follow established procedures.
• Dependable, safety-conscious, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willing and able to work a rotational schedule of 8 days on / 6 days off or 10 days on / 6 days off.
• Experience with core photography, pXRF, or RQD is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Cut drill core using an electric core saw.
• Move, handle, organize, and stage core boxes.
• Assist with photographing and documenting drill core.
• Perform or assist with pXRF activities.
• Perform or assist with RQD measurements and documentation.
• Maintain proper organization and handling of core throughout the process.
• Keep work areas, tools, and equipment clean and organized.
• Safely perform repetitive, hands-on tasks throughout the shift.
• Follow established procedures and supervisor instructions.
• Work effectively with geologists, technicians, and other exploration personnel.
• Follow all applicable site safety requirements and work practices.
• Assist with other core-processing and general exploration support duties as assigned.

Skills

Geotechnician

Core Technician

Drill core handling

Field labor

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Record-keeping

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Turner Staffing Group is seeking an Exploration Geotechnician (Core Technician) for a 3-month project supporting a surface exploration program in the Tonopah, Nevada area.

This is a hands-on, labor-focused position supporting drill core processing and organization. The role will involve cutting core with an electric core saw, moving and handling core boxes, and assisting with core photography, pXRF, and RQD activities. Candidates should be comfortable performing physical work in an active exploration environment and handling repetitive tasks safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Cut drill core using an electric core saw.
• Move, handle, organize, and stage core boxes.
• Assist with photographing and documenting drill core.
• Perform or assist with pXRF activities.
• Perform or assist with RQD measurements and documentation.
• Maintain proper organization and handling of core throughout the process.
• Keep work areas, tools, and equipment clean and organized.
• Safely perform repetitive, hands-on tasks throughout the shift.
• Follow established procedures and supervisor instructions.
• Work effectively with geologists, technicians, and other exploration personnel.
• Follow all applicable site safety requirements and work practices.
• Assist with other core-processing and general exploration support duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• More than 1 year of experience as a Geotechnician, Core Technician, or in a similar drill-core handling role is required.
• Previous experience handling, processing, or cutting drill core.
• Comfortable using hand tools and equipment in a field or core-processing environment.
• Ability to safely perform physical, labor-intensive work, including regularly handling and moving core boxes.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining attention to safety, organization, and quality.
• Basic ability to record information accurately and follow established procedures.
• Dependable, safety-conscious, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willing and able to work a rotational schedule of 8 days on / 6 days off or 10 days on / 6 days off, depending on project needs.
• Experience with core photography, pXRF, or RQD is preferred but not required.

Assignment Details

The position may work either an 8 days on / 6 days off or 10 days on / 6 days off rotation, depending on project requirements.

This position is well suited for someone with previous core technician experience who enjoys hands-on work and is comfortable working in a physically active exploration environment.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

About Turner Staffing Group

Turner Staffing Group connects skilled professionals with opportunities across the mining, construction, and related technical industries. We partner with leading organizations to provide qualified talent for project-based and long-term workforce needs.

Turner Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected characteristics in accordance with applicable law.