Geophysical Technician

Zanskar • Salt Lake City, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Geophysical Technician collects, processes, and delivers high-quality gravity, magnetic, MT, and seismic data used to identify and assess geothermal resources. The position is based at Zanskar’s headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah, and involves field operations across the Western United States. Within six months, the technician is expected to become a trusted field-crew member who can safely and independently carry out survey operations, deliver clean and well-documented datasets, and contribute to improvements in acquisition and processing workflows.

The role includes 14-day field rotations in remote desert and mountain environments. The technician works with project geologists, data scientists, land team members, and drilling engineers to ensure survey plans and deliverables support exploration and drilling decisions. The position is hourly and full-time.

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.
• Geoscience aptitude, including a foundation in geology and geothermal system fundamentals and an ability to connect geophysical measurements to subsurface conditions.
• Technical aptitude and ability to learn new software, instruments, and methods quickly, while operating equipment correctly and safely.
• Ability to stay safe, productive, and professional during long field days and multi-week rotations in remote, challenging terrain.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate clearly with people across technical backgrounds.
• Ability to act with respect and integrity and uphold high standards when representing the company to colleagues, outside stakeholders, and the environment.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience independently executing and analyzing gravity, magnetic, MT, or seismic field methods 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document gravity, magnetic, MT, and seismic field surveys according to company 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 in the 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.
• Operate company vehicles safely 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.
• Contribute to after-action reviews by capturing lessons learned and updating standard operating procedures.
• Represent Zanskar respectfully and with integrity in interactions with landowners, partners, and the environment.

Benefits

• Paid holidays.
• 18 days of PTO, with PTO accrual increases based on tenure.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 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