Geology Technician
HECLA MINING CO.•Winnemucca, NV
•$28 - $30•Onsite
About The Position
The incumbent will be responsible for assisting the Exploration team safely meet stated goals including but not limited to quarterly production, sample throughput, exploration and discovery, and cost control.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Clean driving record required
- Excellent safety record and self-motivated
- Able to thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to meet physical demands, including lifting up to 60 pounds and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Must pass physical exam, drug screening and background check.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience core lab or mining environment preferred.
- Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform measurements on diamond drill core including recovery, rock quality, and others.
- Assist with logging process by performing activities including but not limited to loading/unloading boxes, washing core, organization, photographing core, etc.
- Prepare core samples by splitting, cutting or whole-core bagging.
- Maintain sample integrity by diligent application of sampling best-practices.
- Operate equipment possibly including forklift, skid-steer, backhoe, bulldozer, etc.
- General maintenance on/in logging facility.
- Prepare QA/QC samples.
- Liaise with assay lab as necessary.
- Maintain inventory of logging supplies
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
