About the Role
Reporting to the Exploration Manager, the core logger will gather and evaluate geologic data advancing the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects resource development and property exploration.
This is a seasonal position.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Geological and geotechnical core logging.
Follow corporate core logging & sampling QA/QC procedures
Practices established safety procedures and contribute to our pre-emptive safety program
Instruct geo-technicians, assist with work, and then monitor data for consistency and quality.
Observations, map and collecting data to advance the property and district geology.
Provide geologic and engineering field support for drilling activities.
Geologic field prospecting, mapping, and geochemical field sampling.
Provide progress and geologic reports. Assist with data management.
Plot maps, organize files and reports for office, presentations, and field work.
EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
Completed or working towards a college degree in geology (mineralogy and petrology course work must be completed, additional upper-level work, in structural geology, ore deposits, field methods and field camp are a strong asset.)
2-3 years' professional geology experience is an asset. Work in Alaska preferred.
Familiar with standard Microsoft Office programs; GIS or geologic modeling software an asset.
The individual should be focused, self-motivated and well organized.
Competent oral, writing, mathematical and scientific skills
Able to repetitively transport 35 pounds (a loaded core box).
Comfortable traveling in and work around helicopters and small fixed wing aircraft.
Able to traverse alpine arctic terrain, tolerate adverse weather, at ease in a remote camp setting
WORKING CONDITIONS AND TRAVEL:
Required to remain on-site throughout rotation and work an 11-hour shift
Travel to UKMP worksite may be via small fixed-wing Travel on site and surrounding areas is by four-wheel drive vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, and rotary-winged aircraft
Work takes place on a remote exploration site. Exposure to inclement weather conditions (including snow, rain, wind as well as extremely warm or cold conditions) is common
Tech Stack
geological core logginggeotechnical core loggingGISgeologic modeling softwareMicrosoft Office