geotechnician
About this job
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
Work setting
- Various locations
- Remote location
- Willing to relocate
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Conduct geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging or underground mine survey programs
- Conduct or direct surveys or survey programs
- Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems
- Prepare rock, mineral or metal samples
- Assist in preparing rock, mineral or metal samples
- Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps and cross sections
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Geographic Information System (GIS)
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- MS Office
Field work location experience
- On land
Technical experience
- Mapping and surveying
- Geological sampling analysis
- Geochemical sampling analysis
- Geotechnical studies
Area of work experience
- Data interpretation and evaluation
- Field sampling and data acquisition
- Geological mapping
- Quality assurance and control
- Scientific data processing
Type of industry experience
- Mineral resources and/or mining
Area of specialization
- Geology
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Willing to travel
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Leadership
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
Market insight
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