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Exploration Geological Tech (12-Month Fixed Term)

OceanaGoldKershaw, SC

💰 $42,000 – $58,000/yrContractexcavationtransportation and cdlwarehouse and logistics

Quick Summary

12-month fixed-term Exploration Geological Tech position managing drill sites, core sampling, and equipment operations for mining exploration.

Skills & Keywords

core samplingdrill site managementgeotechnical loggingheavy equipment operation

Additional Information

The Fixed Term - Geo Tech is reporting to the Drilling Services Superintendent, the fixed term - geo tech will be responsible for helping to manage drill sites and drill sampling for Exploration group needs. You’ll work with the Drilling Contractor and Geology team to ensure safe and efficient drilling operations and support functions are accomplished.

Schedule is 7 shifts on and 7 off 12-hour shifts supporting drilling operations and sampling needs. The principal objective of this role is to ensure all drill sites and drill samples are held to the highest standards, process drill samples in a timely and profession manner, and to operate variety of equipment in accordance with OGC and Government procedures and policies to support the Exploration Group

Demonstrate company values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork
Practice and lead good housekeeping and work safely
Conform to Safety and Environmental policies
Follow and lead procedures and SOP’s
Conduct and lead daily equipment and workplace inspections, reporting defects in a timely manner
Be a visible safety leader
Display a continuous improvement mindset by driving efficiency
Conduct geotechnical logging for rock properties and weigh samples for density
Photograph core, download and label photos
Complete QAQC of core sample measurements and orientation lines
Prepare core samples by cutting and bagging core, ensuring sample ID’s match master sheets
Bring any discrepancies to geologist’s attention for clarification
Insert blanks and standards into sample batches for QAQC
Prepare samples for offsite shipment to assay lab
Operate mobile equipment including forklifts, pickup trucks, skid steer and dozer
Be able to competently reverse an 18-foot trailer
Operate core cutting electric saw, hand tools, hammer, shovels, broom, scrapers, etc.
Retrieve drill samples from the field and deliver to core shed
Lift up to 50-pound samples using proper lifting techniques.
Ability to communicate with geologists and contractors
Assist with down-hole surveys and drill rig alignment
Place silt fencing in the field adjacent to drill sites
Rehabilitate drill sumps using dozers, bobcat, and hand tools
Deliver cut core for final storage using trailer hitched to pick-up truck
Organize and inventory pulps
Provide daily site and shift reports
Operate Ford 250 and Dodge 5500 pickup truck
Operate support equipment for department needs
Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Complete core sampling (Core cutting, shipping, pulp organizations, quality control checks, etc)
Perform other duties as needed for the Exploration Group
Current equipment includes but not limited to F150’s, F250’s, Dodge 5500 gas, Dodge 5500 diesel, Propane forklift, Case diesel forklift, Bobcat skid steer, CAT D5K dozer, Freightliner/Ford/Sterling commercial trucks (Dump and water trucks), and equipment trailers.