Geotechnician

The Geotechnician will provide assistance to geologists and engineers in preparing/processing drill core for further analysis, assist in geophysical field work, and collect and record geotechnical information from drill core.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety

• Exercise stop-work authority when necessary

• Complete Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments for each job

• Operate equipment in safe and professional manner

• Comply with on-site safety programs

Geotech duties

• Collect and record geotechnical information from diamond drill core, soil samples, and drill cuttings.

• Accurately measure, mark, and record core sample's measurements.

• Accurately assess core orientation marks and draw orientation line on drill core.

• Photograph core and organize core photographs.

• Catalog information and enter data into a computer for further data processing.

• Move and organize diamond drill core boxes for logging and sampling.

• Transport and store drill core storage boxes.

• Assemble core storage boxes

• Assist with land, geophysical and geologic surveys.

Communication

• Report all safety, environmental and security incidents to site management immediately

QUALFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

• Exploration camp experience and previous use of power tools preferred

• General computer skills including Excel and Word preferred.

• The individual should be focused, self-motivated and well organized

• Good communication skills, both orally and written, legible hand writing and capable of basic mathematical calculations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively in a team setting

• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change

• Ability to follow instructions effectively and in a timely manner

• Ability to work for long periods in a remote location

• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Ability to stand for extended periods of time

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Required to remain on-site throughout rotation and work an 11-hour shift

• Travel to UKMP worksite may be via small fixed-wing Travel on site and surrounding areas is by four-wheel drive vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, and rotary-winged aircraft

• Work takes place on a remote exploration site. Exposure to inclement weather conditions (including snow, rain, wind as well as extremely warm or cold conditions) is common