Geologist - Core Logger
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Reporting to the Exploration Manager, the Geologist will gather and evaluate geologic data advancing the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects resource development and property exploration.
This is a seasonal position.
Key responsibilities and duties:
- Geological and geotechnical core logging.
- Follow corporate core logging & sampling QA/QC procedures
- Practices established safety procedures and contribute to our preemptive safety program
- Instruct geo-technicians, assist with work, and then monitor data for consistency and quality.
- Observations, map and collecting data to advance the property and district geology.
- Provide geologic and engineering field support for drilling activities.
- Geologic field prospecting, mapping, and geochemical field sampling.
- Provide progress and geologic reports. Assist with data management.
- Plot maps, organize files and reports for office, presentations, and field work.
EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Completed or working towards a college degree in geology (mineralogy and petrology course work must be completed, additional upper-level work, in structural geology, ore deposits, field methods and field camp are a strong asset.)
- 2-3 years' professional geology experience is an asset. Work in Alaska preferred.
- Familiar with standard Microsoft Office programs; GIS or geologic modeling software an asset.
- The individual should be focused, self-motivated and well organized.
- Competent oral, writing, mathematical and scientific skills
- Able to repetitively transport 35 pounds (a loaded core box).
- Comfortable traveling in and work around helicopters and small fixed wing aircraft.
- Able to traverse alpine arctic terrain, tolerate adverse weather, at ease in a remote camp setting.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND TRAVEL:
Work is primarily based at the Bornite Camp on a 20/10-day rotation. Exposure to inclement weather conditions (including snow, rain, wind as well as extremely warm or cold conditions) is common. Employees are subject to all camp policies, including a drug and alcohol policy. Pre-employment drug screening and background checks are required.