As our Exploration Geologist, you will perform daily geologic functions and special projects in underground exploration activities to keep our production going and our profitability up. Every day you will work at a mine on a remote island about 18 miles outside of Juneau, Alaska. You'll start every day organizing, scheduling, and prioritizing work activities to ensure timely completion of projects, programs, and objectives. You will log core according to procedure as well as select samples for assaying and prepare samples for shipment. To thrive in this role, you will assist with the design and preparation of drill stations, communicating with the mine operations group. We're on a remote island, you must know how to work independently, identify, and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Here's what you can expect in this role:
• Training first. Every hire is provided MSHA training in the first 4 days on the job. We also provide department-level training on not just what to do, but safety, as well.
• You will effectively utilize cross-sections in geologic software, keeping current quick logs plotted on the sections.
• Relocate to Juneau and work on a remote island. You will take a boat commute to work every day. Every department is slightly different, but our Geology department works either 4 days on followed by 3 days off or 8 days on followed by 6 days off for 11 hours each day.
• You will assist with publishing weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports and presentations on drill results.
• Safety is important. Every piece of equipment and each work area must be inspected before work starts. You will promote and personally observe safety procedures.
• A team you can rely on, a team that will have your back.
If you're interested in this role, apply on our website at this link: http://www.hecla.com/career-opportunities/
We have a two-part interview process. If you are selected, our hiring manager will reach out to you via phone call to get to know you and your skill set a little better. Then, if you are selected to move forward, you will be invited to come for a site interview to ensure that we are fit for you, and you are a fit for us.
Applicants must possess current authorization to work in the United States.
