Geology Technician - Temporary Contract
- Northern Rockies, BC, Canada
$29 to $30 CAD / hour · Full-time
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- $29 to $30 CAD / hour
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Coeur Mining, Inc. is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with five wholly-owned operations: the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia.
Coeur Silvertip is one of the highest-grade silver-zinc lead projects in the world. Coeur is focused on targeted exploration of Silvertip’s large, highly prospective land page. Recent drilling results reinforce Silvertip's growing potential as an emerging tier-one asset for the Company.
Coeur Silvertip prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development and growth. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today.
Geological Technician - Temporary Contract
The Coeur Silvertip mine located in British Columbia, just 10 miles south of the Yukon border is seeking a Geological Technician (Temporary) to work in a camp-based environment rotating on a two week in/two week out shift rotation.
Responsibilities
Coeur Mining, Inc. is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with five wholly-owned operations: the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia.
Coeur Silvertip is one of the highest-grade silver-zinc lead projects in the world. Coeur is focused on targeted exploration of Silvertip’s large, highly prospective land page. Recent drilling results reinforce Silvertip's growing potential as an emerging tier-one asset for the Company.
Coeur Silvertip prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development and growth. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today.
Geological Technician - Temporary Contract
The Coeur Silvertip mine located in British Columbia, just 10 miles south of the Yukon border is seeking a Geological Technician (Temporary) to work in a camp-based environment rotating on a two week in/two week out shift rotation.
Responsibilities
- Complete geotechnical logging of oriented diamond drill core;
- Maintain core logging data in database;
- Sample and cut diamond drill core (fit-tested respirator required);
- Track and catalogue drill core and samples;
- Manage core sample shipments;
- Perform pre-operational checks, operate equipment, and perform all job functions according to Safe Operating Procedures;
- Assist geologists as required.
- Fundamental geologic knowledge considered an asset;
- Post-Secondary Education in geosciences considered an asset;
- Core logging and cutting experience considered an asset;
- Experience working with oriented core considered an asset;
- Valid driver's license;
- Able to lift core boxes weighing up to 60 pounds;
- Physically fit to perform the duties of the position;
- Training provided.
- Willing to work a two-week rotation schedule, with 12-hour shifts per day at a remote camp.
- Eligible for monthly bonus.
- Our current designated marshalling locations are Vancouver, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Calgary, Edmonton, Whitehorse, Teslin, and Watson Lake.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Log oriented diamond drill core and maintain logging data in the database. Sample, cut, track, and catalogue core and samples, manage sample shipments, operate equipment safely, and assist geologists as needed.
Requirements
A valid driver's license and the physical ability to lift core boxes weighing up to 60 pounds are required. Geology education, core logging and cutting experience, and experience with oriented core are considered assets; training is provided.
Skills
- Geotechnical Core Logging
- Geological Data Management
- Diamond Drill Core Sampling
- Core Cutting
- Oriented Core Handling
- Core Tracking And Cataloguing
- Sample Shipment Management
- Equipment Operation
- Pre-Operational Equipment Checks
- Safe Operating Procedures
- Physical Fitness
- Lifting Up To 60 Pounds
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Monthly Bonus
Visa sponsorship
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- Science & Research
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Keywords
- Geology
- Geotechnical Logging
- Oriented Diamond Drill Core
- Core Logging
- Core Sampling
- Core Cutting
- Geosciences
- Geological Database
- Core Tracking
- Sample Cataloguing
- Sample Shipments
- Safe Operating Procedures
- Equipment Operation
- Mining
- Remote Camp
- Two-Week Rotation
- 12-Hour Shifts
- Valid Driver's License
- Fit-Tested Respirator