Equipment / Geologic Technician

Zanskar • Salt Lake City, UT

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Field data is Zanskar’s life blood; we rely on accurate and precise field measurements that are essential to guiding our exploration and development efforts. Our 2 or 3-person field teams, composed of geologic and equipment technicians, collaborate with our geologists and geoscientists on geothermal exploration projects. These teams employ a variety of geologic, geochemical, and drilling methods. The primary role of the Geology Technician is to ensure all scientific field methods and sampling are being performed to the highest standards. In addition to scientific responsibilities, the technician will support daily field operations, including the operation and maintenance of vehicles, UTVs, and light mechanical equipment and tools. Success in this role within six months means you can safely, efficiently, and independently mobilize to remote field locations and collect high-quality data that supports the identification and refinement of geothermal anomaly targets. Success in this role also requires the ability to work effectively in challenging and variable environments, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and other demanding conditions. Our field technicians take pride in their ability to perform their work safely and reliably in any climate.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age and eligible to work in the U.S.
• Valid driver’s license with no major infractions in the past three years.
• Strong commitment to personal and team safety.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and professionalism.
• High degree of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in small, remote teams.
• Willingness to commute long distances (300+ miles) and participate in extended field rotations (14 days).
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions at a fast operational tempo.
• Physically able to perform strenuous tasks, including bending, kneeling, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure safe and effective performance of duties.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude, with experience operating and maintaining field vehicles and equipment.
• Skilled in GPS use and navigation in remote environments.
• Proficient with computers, especially within the Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Directories).

Responsibilities

• Ensure all scientific field methods and sampling are being performed to the highest standards.
• Support daily field operations.
• Operate and maintain vehicles, UTVs, and light mechanical equipment and tools.
• Safely, efficiently, and independently mobilize to remote field locations and collect high-quality data.
• Work effectively in challenging and variable environments, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and other demanding conditions.
• Perform work safely and reliably in any climate.
• Maintain clean, orderly work practices and good housekeeping standards.

Benefits

• Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour DOE, plus a production bonus (typically totaling $350 to $450 per day).
• Per Diem: Provided at the prevailing GSA standard rate.
• Eligibility for full-time employment and benefits following the successful completion of a three-month field season.
• Immediate full-time employment can be offered to those with exceptional backgrounds.
• Lodging: Company-paid hotel accommodations.
• Transportation: Field teams are provided with a company vehicle during work rotations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed