Job Opening:
Geologist


Department: Exploration, Safety

Location: Alaska – Fairbanks or Anchorage office, field locations

Reports To: Project Geologist

Revision Date: 10/23/2020

Purpose

Under the direction of the supervisor, the Geologist performs geological field exploration work and office studies, manages data and produces geological reports as part of a team seeking to discover metallic ore bodies. , and may participate in technical planning, budgeting, expediting, field management, reporting to government agencies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Participate in exploration projects doing exploration field work – mapping, sampling, trenching and drilling.

  • Participate and contribute to technical planning and budgeting.

  • In some cases, supervise exploration staff and contractors.

  • Compile and manage exploration data.

  • Assist in maintenance of land tenure, assessment reporting, permitting, government reporting.

  • Review of field work to ensure professional standards are met.

  • Prepare reports documenting exploration activities and results.

  • Other responsibilities as may be required or assigned by the Project Geologist.

Computer Equipment and Software Requirements:

  • Working knowledge of GIS systems

  • Familiarity with field data acquisition software and data handling

  • Basic Microsoft Office

     

Education and Experience Required:

  • Bachelors of Science in Geology or related field

  • Previous experience working in Alaska or similar terrain.

  • Dynamic, high energy, self-motivated and ability to make independent decisions

  • Must enjoy outdoor work and be able to tolerate difficult weather and terrain.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Experience with Cordilleran Intrusion-Related Gold deposits and Porphyry Copper-Gold deposits

  • Comfortable with working mountainous terrain

  • Advanced computer skills

  • Strong technical writing skills

Working Conditions

  • Remote locations typically in exploration camp style work environment

  • Extended periods away from home base

Physical Work Demands

  • Physical ability to work in remote areas where operating equipment, climbing, walking long distances, working in steep terrain may be required.

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. 

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. 

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