Geotechnician Mine Exploration

Geotemps, Inc.; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Geotemps, Inc. in Alaska is seeking a field Technician to support drill sampling, ore control mapping, and geologic mapping with minimal supervision.

You will interact with mine operations, assist survey and ore control efforts, and ensure work follows Kinross Alaska procedures and safety policies. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent (BS in Geology or Engineering preferred), one year drilling experience, knowledge of mining equipment, and strong computer and communication

Qualifications

• One year experience with RC, rotary air blast and/or core drilling preferred.
• Knowledge of mining equipment and how to interact with it.
• Understand safety rules, company policies, MSHA requirements and environmental guidelines.
• Solid computer skills including word processing and spreadsheets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with ability to work in a team environment.
• Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Available for shift work, overtime, holidays and weekends.
• Progression through wage scale depends on completion of checklists.

Responsibilities

• Obtain production drill sample cuttings and deliver for lab sampling.
• Assist geologists with ore control duties including drill hole maps and high wall maps.
• Monitor bench mining progression and ensure ore control release and dispatch data compliance.
• Assist Survey with ore control, dump staking, or pit survey tasks.
• Provide assistance to operations and maintenance personnel.
• Punctuality and regular attendance are required.
• Comply with safety, confidentiality and environmental policies.
• Possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Work safely and identify hazards; correct as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

MS Word

Spreadsheets

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Self-starting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BS in Geology or Engineering preferred

Tools

Brunton compass

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for safe and efficient drill sample collection and assisting with ore control staking and geologic mapping. Ability to complete drill pad inspections, utilize Brunton (or similar) compass, assist Survey with staking, assist Mine Geology in mapping and ore control, and directly interact with mine operations team with minimal supervision. Responsible for completing work in accordance with Kinross Alaska procedures. Communication, training, and interaction with mine operations team to assist with compliance is an essential part of the technicians' responsibilities.

Essential Functions

1. Obtain production drill sample cuttings from the field in a timely manner and deliver for transport to laboratory for sampling.
2. Assist geologists with ore control duties including producing drill hole maps and high wall maps.
3. Monitor bench mining progression and dig compliance to ore control release and dispatch data.
4. Assist Survey with ore control, dump staking, or pit survey tasks as needed.
5. Provide assistance to operation and maintenance personnel.
6. Punctuality and regular attendance is required.
7. Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management.
8. Compliance with all company policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, safety, confidentiality, and environmental policies.
9. Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the state.
10. Work safely in all areas, identify potential safety hazards, and work with management to correct hazards.
11. Work without significant risk of harm to self and others.
12. Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

Education

1. High school diploma or equivalent is required, Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Geology or Engineering is preferred.

Experience

1. One year experience working with RC, rotary air blast and/or core drilling programs is preferred.
2. Possess a working knowledge of mining equipment and how to interact with it.
3. Must have or gain an understanding safety rules, company policies, emergency procedures, MSHA requirements, environmental regulations and guidance documents.
4. Must have solid computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet programs.
5. Must have solid verbal and written communication skills.
6. Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with others in a team environment.
7. Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets.
8. Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions required.
9. Must be available for shift work, overtime, holidays, and weekends.
10. Progression through wage scale is contingent upon satisfactory completion of attached checklists.

Health Safety and Environmental Requirements

1. Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
2. Have a strong commitment to safe working practices.
3. Wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times while in the production environment.
4. Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions.
5. Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.
   

Schedule

4 days on 4 off; 5 on 4 off; 4 on 5 off, 12-hour shifts. Days or nights.

Pay rate

$28- $32 DOE