The field technician will assist with exploration tasks including assisting soil samplers, mapping geologists, and geophysics crews within our Upper Kobuk Mineral Project region.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety
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Comply with legal obligations and Ambler Metals safety policies and procedures
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Work cooperatively with supervisors, co-workers and managers on management of safety issues including compliance with any instructions
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Intervene as necessary to ensure the safety of others in camp
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Provide safety leadership by always setting a good example
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Lead daily safety meetings on a periodic basis
Soil Sampling
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Collect a ~800 -gram soil sample using hand shovel or auger soil from a depth of 20 to 100 cm.
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Navigate to sample location using a handheld GPS with preloaded waypoints
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Accurately record in a field book or sample card the physical characteristics of the sol sample
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Collect a ~300g rock chip sample for the soil pit or nearby outcrop
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Layout the collected samples in order at the end of the shift
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Enter all field data and the end of the day into a MS Excel spreadsheet
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Prepare sample bags and field equipment the night before heading into the field
Geologic mapping
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Assist Mapping Geologist with field preparation
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Assist with sample and data collection in the field
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Assist with carrying samples and field equipment and any other field geology tasks that are required
Geophysical Data acquisition
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Support collection of geophysical data in the field
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
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1 year in a position of applicable duties is preferred
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Remote work experience required, preferably in Alaska or similar environment
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Good oral, writing, mathematical and scientific skills
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Knowledge of and ability to carry out safe, remote operational procedures
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Ability to work tactfully and respectfully with camp staff, contractors, and visitors
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Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change
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Ability to take initiative in case of an emergency
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Ability to follow and provide instructions effectively and in a timely manner
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Ability to comfortably travel in and work around helicopters and small fixed wing aircraft.
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Physically able to repetitively lift and carry 45 pounds.
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Must be able to work and hike in alpine arctic terrain, adverse weather, in a remote camp setting on a rotational basis
SCHEDULE/WORKING CONDITIONS/TRAVEL
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Required to remain onsite in a remote camp setting throughout rotation. A typical schedule consists of a 20/10 rotation, 11 hours per day. Work is seasonal in nature, typically full-time from May through September.
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Travel to site may be via small fixed-wing aircraft or boat. Travel on site and surrounding areas is by four- wheel drive vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, and rotary-winged aircraft
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Exposure to inclement weather conditions (including snow, rain, wind as well as extremely warm or cold conditions) is common during field operations. Possible exposure to wild animals
