About this position: Geologist in Anchorage, AK, Paragon Professional Services, LLCThe Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Applicants will be notified via email or phone within ten business days regarding application status.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities- Monitor safety, quality control, and efficiency on projects
- Evaluate mineral exploration and construction aggregate prospects using GIS, geochemistry, and geophysics.
- Collect, manage, analyze, and present geospatial data to develop maps and data evaluations using ArcGIS software integrating GPS data as applicable.
- Prepare technical reports and support management decision-making.
- Manage document production
- Interface with the client, internal teams, and subcontractors to provide reports and ensure quality deliverables
- Meet schedule performance and financial objectives by tracking and forecasting project progress and requirements
- Supervise technical staff responsible for preparing, updating, and maintaining plans, permits, and standard operating procedures for projects.
- Coordinate, supervise, and review work of assigned project personnel to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Lead and support business development and proposal preparation.
- Estimate self-performed/subcontractor work, pricing the labor, equipment, and material costs.
- Manage subcontractors.
- Occasional travel to remote Alaska jobsites maybe required.
Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications - Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Geology
- Level of Experience Requirements: Fifteen plus (15+) years' experience in resource exploration including data acquisition, data management, geospatial services, and mapping.
- Ability to travel to and work on remote project sites when required
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics - Excellent written and verbal communication
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Advanced GIS and database management skills
- Ability to prepare and review technical documents
- Must be task oriented, self-motivated, and have the inherent ability to multitask, work under pressure, meet deadlines and work as team member as well as a team lead
- Experience in resource evaluation and assessment.
Preferred - Drill core logging for mineral exploration
- Magnetic survey experience
- Information technology support experience
Necessary Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position requires the ability to maneuver on potential project sites, see, hear, and verbally communicate with co-workers and clients. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, walking, or standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, reaching, squatting, stretching, bending for prolonged periods of time; at times lift and carry as much at 40 pounds.
Applicant must have the ability to properly use personnel protective equipment (PPE), including the required use at all times of hard hats, steel-toed boots, eye protection, and hearing protection and respiratory protection if needed.
Work Environment The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job is performed in a modern office setting in Anchorage, Alaska with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. This position also requires driving and working outdoors in extreme heat/cold and possibly snowy or rainy weather. Must be able to navigate all typical environmental worksite conditions. May require extended travel for various remote project sites.
Supervisory Responsibilities- This position will have supervisory responsibilities.
DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements - This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation "safety-sensitive" functions.
Additional Qualifying FactorsAs a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.
Shareholder Preference BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.
