Geologist Exploration

HECLA MINING CO. • Juneau, AK

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Exploration Geologist performs daily geological functions and special projects in underground exploration activities in support of mine production and profitability. The position is based at Greens Creek Mine on a remote island approximately 18 miles from Juneau, Alaska, and requires relocating to Juneau and commuting to work by boat.

The role involves organizing, scheduling, and prioritizing activities; logging core according to procedure; selecting samples for assay and preparing them for shipment; and assisting with the design and preparation of drill stations in coordination with mine operations. The Geologist uses geologic software and cross-sections to maintain current quick logs, and assists in publishing reports and presentations on drill results. The role also requires inspecting equipment and work areas before work begins and promoting and observing safety procedures. New hires receive MSHA training during their first four days and department-level training.

The Geology department works either four days on followed by three days off, or eight days on followed by six days off, with 11-hour workdays. The position requires the ability to work independently and identify and resolve problems in a timely manner in a remote setting.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently in a remote setting and identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Current authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to relocate to Juneau, Alaska, and commute by boat to the remote island mine.

Responsibilities

• Organize, schedule, and prioritize work activities to ensure timely completion of projects, programs, and objectives.
• Log core according to procedure.
• Select samples for assaying and prepare samples for shipment.
• Assist with the design and preparation of drill stations, communicating with the mine operations group.
• Effectively use cross-sections in geologic software and keep current quick logs plotted on the sections.
• Assist with publishing weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports and presentations on drill results.
• Inspect equipment and work areas before work starts.
• Promote and personally observe safety procedures.

What This Job Offers

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