Geology Technician

Northern Star Pogo LLC • Delta Junction, AK

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Northern Star (Pogo) LLC has an opportunity for a Geology Technician at their Pogo operation in Alaska. This role involves preparing and processing drill cores within the Pogo Geology department. The position offers a challenging and rewarding experience with a rotational camp schedule.

Requirements

• Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and tight corridors, and outdoors in the Alaskan wilderness under extreme heat and cold with wildlife in area (bears, wolves, moose).
• Ability to work in a team with a high regard for quality and environmental concerns and with a strong commitment to safety and safe production.
• Must be comfortable working around helicopters.
• Effortlessly fit into the current exploration team and work well with peers.
• Individual must be able to take direction from geologists and execute tasks to standard with little to no supervision.
• Must be proficient in MS Office, and accurately collect measurements of core and enter data this into Excel.
• Must be able to learn and operate heavy equipment.
• Demonstrate ability to maintain or exceed best industry practice in all geological and environmental tasks.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.

Nice To Haves

• First Aid Certificate desirable.
• Awareness of Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).

Responsibilities

• Lift and load core boxes (up to 50 lbs) on to core logging table.
• Wash, process, and photograph core boxes.
• Measure and recorded recovery data of rock utilizing iPad and computer.
• Sampling, and packaging samples for transportation under the direct guidance of geologists.
• General maintenance and daily housekeeping as directed.
• Transportation and moving of palletised core boxed to Core Processing Facility.

Benefits

• Bonuses
• Insurances
• 401k
• Paid leave
• Ongoing development opportunities and growth
• Company provided camp with dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms.
• Dormitory rooms with land line phone, Wi-Fi & cable TV.
• Cell service available through Wi-Fi.
• Bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok, Alaska.

What This Job Offers

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