About Cumbrex
Cumbrex is an established mining-services company with more than 19 years of experience supporting mineral operations in Peru. We are expanding our U.S. operations to deliver specialized services for leading mining companies in Arizona, with potential expansion in Nevada.
Position Summary
We are seeking an early-career geologist to coordinate safe, accurate core-cutting activities and support geological and geotechnical logging services. The initial assignment will focus primarily on supervising core cutting, sample identification, quality control and daily documentation. Training on Cumbrex and client procedures will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the daily work of two core cutting technicians and conduct pre-shift coordination.
- Verify core IDs, depths, cut lines, sample intervals, orientation and chain-of-custody records before and after cutting.
- Confirm that cutting, labeling, photography, storage and housekeeping follow approved procedures.
- Support geological and geotechnical core logging as the service expands.
- Enter and review field data using tablets, spreadsheets or client systems.
- Identify quality or safety issues, stop work when necessary and escalate promptly.
- Prepare concise daily production and quality reports and coordinate professionally with the client team.
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geological Engineering or a closely related field.
- 0–2 years of relevant experience; strong field-course or laboratory experience may substitute for direct industry experience.
- Working knowledge of rock/mineral identification and basic core logging concepts.
- Strong attention to detail, organization and communication.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to work at an industrial/mining site.
- Ability to meet client-site access and safety requirements.
Preferred qualifications
- Hands-on experience with drill core, core photography, sampling, geotechnical logging or sample preparation.
- MSHA training or prior mining-site experience.
- Experience with Excel, GIS, Leapfrog or geological databases.
Work environment and physical requirements
- Prolonged standing; frequent handling of core boxes; repetitive work.
- Frequent lifting/carrying up to 50 lb and team lifts for heavier items, with reasonable accommodation.
- Required PPE may include safety-toe boots, eye/face protection, hearing protection, gloves and respiratory protection where required.
How to apply
Click Apply Now on Indeed and submit your resume along with a brief description of your relevant experience and availability.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
For questions about the position, please contact [email protected].
Cumbrex is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Pay: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience in production, warehouse, construction, landscaping, mining, or another safety-sensitive environment?
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship?
- Do you hold a bachelor’s degree in geology or a closely related field?
- How many years of drill-core, field geology or geological laboratory experience do you have?
- Are you willing and able to work on-site in Southern Arizona and occasionally travel to Nevada?
- Are you comfortable supervising two technicians and maintaining detailed quality/safety records?
Work Location: In person
