Geophysical Technician

Zanskar • Salt Lake City, UT

14h

About The Position

Zanskar is developing technology to find and develop geothermal resources, with the goal of making geothermal energy a low-cost contributor to a carbon-free electrical grid. The Geophysical Technician collects, processes, and delivers high-quality gravity, magnetic, MT, and seismic data that supports geothermal exploration and helps reduce development risk.

Within six months, the technician is expected to become a trusted field-crew member who can safely and independently conduct survey operations across the Western United States, deliver clean and well-documented datasets for use by geologists, data scientists, and drilling engineers, and contribute ideas to improve acquisition and processing workflows. The position is based at Zanskar’s headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah, and involves 14-day rotations in remote desert and mountain environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, Geophysics, or a related field.
• Valid driver’s license with no major infractions in the last three years.
• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work safely, productively, and professionally through long field days and multi-week rotations in remote, challenging terrain.
• Ability to communicate data status, issues, and results clearly to people with different technical backgrounds.
• Geoscience aptitude, including a foundation in geology and geothermal system fundamentals and the ability to relate gravity, magnetic, MT, or seismic measurements to subsurface conditions.
• Technical aptitude and willingness to learn new software, instruments, and methods and to follow safe, correct equipment practices.

Nice To Haves

• Experience independently executing and analyzing field methods such as gravity, magnetics, MT, or seismic through professional or research work outside a classroom.
• OSHA, MSHA, First Aid, or Wilderness safety training.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification.
• Experience with Oasis Montaj, Geoscience Analyst, UgCS, Mission Planner, Leapfrog, or open-source equivalents.
• GIS proficiency, including strong map and figure creation skills.
• Basic Python coding and data-cleaning skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document gravity, magnetic, MT, and seismic field surveys in accordance with Zanskar’s best practices.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain field instruments and equipment to ensure data quality and extend equipment life.
• Process and quality-check field data in the field and office, and deliver well-organized data products on schedule.
• Collaborate with project geologists, data scientists, land team members, and drilling engineers to align survey design and deliverables with exploration and drilling decisions.
• Maintain safety, productivity, and professionalism during 14-day field rotations in remote desert and mountain environments.
• Safely operate company vehicles and manage field logistics, including site access, equipment transport, and daily reporting.
• Identify and test improvements to acquisition and processing methods, and help learn and deploy new methods in-house to increase discovery rates.
• Contribute to after-action reviews by capturing lessons learned and updating standard operating procedures.
• Represent Zanskar respectfully and with integrity when interacting with landowners, partners, and the environment.

Benefits

• Paid holidays.
• 18 days of PTO, with PTO accrual increasing based on tenure.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance and group life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k).
• Stock options.
• Growth opportunities at a company with a direct impact in displacing carbon emissions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level