Geology Technician

Salt Lake, UT - USA

Daily Salary: $ 350 - 450

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role Overview

Title:Geology Technician

Field Work Schedule: 10 12 hours a day 14 days on/14 days off rotations

Location: Mobilize out of the Salt Lake City metropolitan area but field work will extend through the western United States.

Manager:Director of Field Operations / Staff Geologist

Compensation/Benefits/Key Points:

Hourly Rate: $21.00 per hour plus a production bonus (typically totaling $350 to $450 per day).

Per Diem: Provided at the prevailing GSA standard rate.

Full-Time Transition: Eligibility for full-time employment and benefits following the successful completion of a six-month field season.

Lodging: Company-paid hotel accommodations.

Transportation: Field teams are provided with a company vehicle during work rotations.

Mission Why we exist and why we need you

Geothermal energy is a massive renewable energy resource sitting below our feet. There is 2300 times more energy in geothermal heat in the ground than in oil gas coal and methane combined. However historically its been hard to find and expensive to develop. At Zanskar were using better technology to find and develop new geothermal resources in order to make geothermal power the most affordable form of widely-deployable 24/7 carbon-free generation on the planet.

Field data is Zanskars life blood; we rely on accurate and precise field measurements that are essential to guiding our exploration and development efforts. Our 2 or 3-person field teams composed of geologic and equipment technicians collaborate with our geologists and geoscientists on geothermal exploration projects. These teams employ a variety of geologic geochemical and drilling methods.

The primary role of the Geologic Technician is to ensure all scientific field methods and sampling are being performed to the highest addition to scientific responsibilities the technician will support daily field operations including the operation and maintenance of vehicles UTVs and light mechanical equipment and tools.

Field Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age and eligible to work in the U.S.
Valid drivers license with no major infractions in the past three years.
Strong commitment to personal and team safety.
Excellent communication problem-solving skills and professionalism.
High degree of accuracy integrity and attention to detail.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in small remote teams.
Willingness to commute long distances (300 miles) and participate in extended field rotations (14 days).
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions at a fast operational tempo.
Physically able to perform strenuous tasks including bending kneeling lifting pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds.
Proficient in reading writing and speaking English to ensure safe and effective performance of duties.
Strong mechanical and technical aptitude with experience operating and maintaining field vehicles and equipment.
Skilled in GPS use and navigation in remote environments.
Proficient with computers especially within the Google Workspace (Docs Sheets Directories).
Maintains clean orderly work practices and good housekeeping standards.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Geology or a closely related field.
Hands-on experience with scientific field methods and sampling in remote or wilderness settings.
Ability to safely operate and maintain company vehicles and equipment including diesel trucks trailers and UTVs.
Experience operating light mechanical equipment and hand tools safely.

Preferred Qualifications:

OSHA certification First Aid and/or Wilderness safety training.
Experience with GAIA GPS or GIS platforms.
Strong passion for outdoor field-based work.
Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain diesel trucks trailers and UTVs safely.
Competence in loading unloading hauling and backing trailers on and off-road.
Ability to troubleshoot and perform basic repairs on mechanical hydraulic and electrical systems in the field.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Zanskar is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and complies with all applicable federal state and local employment practice laws.

This position may operate heavy machinery and as such are subject to pre-employment drug testing. All job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening & background check.

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Role OverviewTitle:Geology TechnicianField Work Schedule: 10 12 hours a day 14 days on/14 days off rotationsLocation: Mobilize out of the Salt Lake City metropolitan area but field work will extend through the western United States.Manager:Director of Field Operations / Staff GeologistCompensation/...