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Project Geologist

Gila Geological Consultants LLC
Globe, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2026

Qualifications

  • Excellent writing and oral communication skills are a must
  • Candidates must be able to foster a positive work environment
  • A Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology and at least 3 years of relevant experience
  • Fieldwork and travel with overnight stays may be required
  • Required to have a COVID vaccine for all employees
  • Must be able to work a rotating shift schedule that is required for this project
  • Demonstrated proficiency in multiple computer applications including MS office (word, excel and outlook), ArcGIS
  • Good data management skills
  • Good knowledge of mine safety practices
  • Highly motivated, resourceful, with a demonstrated ability to work well with limited supervision
  • Must be able to communicate well and work in a dynamic, fast paced, team-oriented environment
  • The ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, walk on uneven terrain, sit and stand for extended periods of time, and work in inclement weather conditions
  • The ability to pass a Pre- employment criminal background check, physical, MVR and drug screen and obtain appropriate MSHA certification
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
  • The employee is regularly required to stand, bend and twist, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, talk or hear, and reach above the shoulder with hands and arms
  • Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
  • Good eye-to-hand coordination is essential

Responsibilities

  • This role is responsible for being in the field logging from an RC Drill and assisting with water exploration
  • Schedule - Rotating Day/Night
  • Duties to include on-site logging reverse circulation drill cuttings and the ability to perform water and mineral resource exploration, geologic logging and laboratory quality assurance
  • May assist company hydrogeologists with groundwater airlift, pump and recovery testing
  • Direction of daily objectives for the project
  • Sampling- determining appropriate intervals for sampling and sampling accurately
  • Data Entry- using site-determined software, entering drill data accurately
  • Sample QA/QC-Following quality assurance/control methods in logging and sampling
  • Adhering to site safety practices
  • Other duties may be assigned
  • The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, walk and sit
  • Must be able to lift and carry repetitively up to 50-lbs through a 10-12 hour shift
  • The employee regularly performs repetitive work involving use of hands and wrists
  • The employee is frequently required to walk on uneven or slippery surfaces
  • The employee may be exposed to high precarious places
  • The employee is required to wear and use the proper safety equipment, including steel toed boots and respiratory protection, and techniques to insure the employee’s safety and safety of others
  • The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals and vibration
  • The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud
  • The employee may be exposed to hazards inherent to surface mining and milling operations
  • The employee is regularly required to work 10-12-hour shifts

Benefits

  • Wage- $30-$45/ DOE

Job description

Gila Geological Consultants LLC is looking for a Project Geologist in the Globe-Miami area which is a rural area approximately 80 miles from the Phoenix metropolitan area. This role is responsible for being in the field logging from an RC Drill and assisting with water exploration Schedule - Rotating Day/Night Wage- $30-$45/ DOE Full time (2 1/2 - 3 Months in length) Job Description: The geologist is responsible for: Duties to include on-site logging reverse circulation drill cuttings and the ability to perform water and mineral resource exploration, geologic logging and laboratory quality assurance. * May assist company hydrogeologists with groundwater airlift, pump and recovery testing. * Direction of daily objectives for the project * Excellent writing and oral communication skills are a must. * Candidates must be able to foster a positive work environment. * Sampling- determining appropriate intervals for sampling and sampling accurately * Data Entry- using site-determined software, entering drill data accurately * Sample QA/QC-Following quality assurance/control methods in logging and sampling * Adhering to site safety practices * Other duties may be assigned. Requirements: * A Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology and at least 3 years of relevant experience * Knowledge of porphyry copper ore deposit and hydrogeology is a plus. * Fieldwork and travel with overnight stays may be required. * Required to have a COVID vaccine for all employees. * Must be able to work a rotating shift schedule that is required for this project. * Demonstrated proficiency in multiple computer applications including MS office (word, excel and outlook), ArcGIS * Good data management skills * Good knowledge of mine safety practices * Highly motivated, resourceful, with a demonstrated ability to work well with limited supervision * Must be able to communicate well and work in a dynamic, fast paced, team-oriented environment * The ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, walk on uneven terrain, sit and stand for extended periods of time, and work in inclement weather conditions * The ability to pass a Pre- employment criminal background check, physical, MVR and drug screen and obtain appropriate MSHA certification. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. * The employee is regularly required to stand, bend and twist, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, talk or hear, and reach above the shoulder with hands and arms. * Physically capable of sitting or standing, shoveling and performing other types of physical work for long periods of time. * The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, walk and sit. * Must be able to lift and carry repetitively up to 50-lbs through a 10-12 hour shift. * The employee regularly performs repetitive work involving use of hands and wrists. * The employee is frequently required to walk on uneven or slippery surfaces. * Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. * Good eye-to-hand coordination is essential. Work Environment Geotemps, Inc. is a drug free employer and requires post job offer and random screening and/or testing of employees. Drug and alcohol screening/testing will be required for misconduct, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and violations of safety or public policy. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. * The employee may be exposed to high precarious places. * The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. * The employee may be required to climb a ladder. * The employee is required to wear and use the proper safety equipment, including steel toed boots and respiratory protection, and techniques to insure the employee’s safety and safety of others. * The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals and vibration. * The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud. * The employee may be exposed to hazards inherent to surface mining and milling operations. * The employee may work in extremely hot or extremely cold; wet or dry environmental conditions. * The employee is regularly required to work 10-12-hour shifts

Job Types: Temporary, Contract, Part-time, Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • relevant: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30

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