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Geological Tech Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Rogii

Technical Sales Analyst, Geology

Denver, CO · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

... tech enthusiasts who are not afraid to take risks and bring innovation to the forefront with our ... Collaborate with the product development team to streamline geological workflows, ensuring ...

Rogii, Inc.

Technical Sales Analyst, Geology

Denver, CO

$80K - $100K/yr

... tech enthusiasts who are not afraid to take risks and bring innovation to the forefront with our ... Collaborate with the product development team to streamline geological workflows, ensuring ...

Rogii, Inc.

Technical Sales Analyst, Geology

Denver, CO · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

... tech enthusiasts who are not afraid to take risks and bring innovation to the forefront with our ... Collaborate with the product development team to streamline geological workflows, ensuring ...

Oxy

Geology Intern

Denver, CO · On-site

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

The company leverages its global leadership incarbon managementto advance lower-carbon technologies ... Graduate student in Geology or Geophysics with desire to have a career the Petroleum and Carbon ...

Xcellent Technology

Dashboard Developer | Remote

Denver, CO · On-site +1

$65K - $75K/yr

Help build and improve the public-facing technology behind The National Map, one of the U.S. Geological Survey's key resources for providing authoritative geospatial information to the Nation. As a ...

Keller North America, Inc.

Field Engineer

Kiowa, CO · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

This experience provides the highly qualified civil engineer or geologist an opportunity to learn first-hand the complex world of dewatering, ground freezing and groundwater treatment technologies.

Keller North America, Inc.

Field Engineer

Kiowa, CO · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

This experience provides the highly qualified civil engineer or geologist an opportunity to learn first-hand the complex world of dewatering, ground freezing and groundwater treatment technologies.

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What is the difference between Geological Tech vs Geoscience Technician?

AspectGeological TechGeoscience Technician
Required CredentialsAssociate's degree or relevant certificationAssociate's degree or similar certification
Work EnvironmentField sites, laboratories, officesFieldwork, labs, data collection
Industry UsageMining, oil & gas, environmental consultingResearch institutions, government agencies

Both Geological Tech and Geoscience Technician roles involve fieldwork and data collection, often requiring similar certifications. Geological Techs tend to work more in industry settings like mining and oil, while Geoscience Technicians are more common in research and government. The roles overlap in skills but differ slightly in focus and employment sectors.

How much do geological technicians get paid?

Geological technicians typically earn a median annual salary of around $50,000 to $60,000, depending on experience, location, and certifications. Entry-level positions may start lower, while experienced technicians with specialized skills or advanced tools can earn higher wages.

What do geological technicians do?

Geological technicians assist geologists by collecting and analyzing rock, soil, and mineral samples, often using tools like drills and sampling equipment. They prepare reports, maintain field equipment, and work in environments such as mines, drilling sites, or laboratories, typically requiring knowledge of geology and safety procedures.
Infographic showing various Geological Tech job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 12% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution.

Rare-Earth Geology, Separation and Magnet-Materials Specialists - Remote

Denver, CO • On-site, Remote

Axyde Analytics
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$150 - $300/hr

Part-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Rare-Earth Geology, Separation and Magnet-Materials Specialists
Location: United States-Remote, with potential international travel
Engagement: Contingent, part-time/on-call specialist
Anticipated compensation: $150-$300 per hour, depending on qualifications and assignment, or a negotiated fixed price by work package. $300 per hour is the maximum anticipated rate.
Opportunity
Axyde Analytics is assembling a multidisciplinary expert team for anticipated U.S. government-funded project-scoping assignments involving critical minerals and international infrastructure.
We seek multiple specialists covering different portions of the rare-earth supply chain. Potential assignments may involve evaluating projects in Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, Europe and Eurasia, or the Indo-Pacific; determining whether opportunities merit further development; and preparing decision-grade technical, commercial and financial analyses.
Axyde does not expect one candidate to cover the entire rare-earth value chain. Applicants should identify the areas in which they possess direct, demonstrable expertise.
Specialist Tracks
We are recruiting experts in one or more of the following tracks:
  • Rare-earth economic geology, deposit models and resource evaluation
  • Carbonatite, alkaline-complex, monazite, bastnaesite, xenotime and ion-adsorption-clay deposits
  • Sampling, mineralogy, geometallurgy and resource-confidence assessment
  • Beneficiation, flotation, gravity, magnetic and electrostatic separation
  • Cracking, roasting, leaching and impurity removal
  • Solvent extraction, ion exchange and multistage rare-earth separation
  • Light- and heavy-rare-earth oxide production
  • Rare-earth metals, alloys and powder production
  • NdFeB and SmCo permanent-magnet manufacturing
  • Magnet recycling and secondary-feed recovery
  • Radioactive and NORM-bearing feedstocks, residues and worker protection
  • Rare-earth markets, pricing, product balance, customer qualification and offtake
  • Process scale-up, pilot design, testwork and independent technical review

Potential Responsibilities
Depending on the assignment and specialist track, selected experts may:
  • Evaluate the quality, quantity and confidence of rare-earth resources or feedstocks.
  • Review geological models, drilling, sampling, assays, mineralogy and resource classifications.
  • Assess beneficiation, cracking, leaching, separation, refining, metal, alloy or magnet-production routes.
  • Examine recovery, mass-balance continuity, impurity deportment and product specifications.
  • Evaluate radioactive co-products, NORM, residues, emissions, containment and disposal requirements.
  • Assess process maturity, pilot results, scale-up evidence, operating references and performance risks.
  • Identify decisive technical information gaps and define testwork or diligence needed to resolve them.
  • Review power, water, reagent, infrastructure, logistics and hazardous-material dependencies.
  • Contribute to capital-cost, operating-cost, schedule and implementation assumptions.
  • Assess customer qualification, market balance, offtake and downstream manufacturing requirements.
  • Identify realistic opportunities for U.S. equipment, engineering, technology and services.
  • Develop or review feasibility-study, technical-assistance or pilot-project terms of reference, budgets and schedules.
  • Participate in sponsor, government, supplier, laboratory, customer or financing-source discussions.
  • Support international meetings, site visits and field verification when required.
  • Prepare concise, polished analyses and recommendations for senior government decision-makers.
  • Serve as a discipline lead, contributing specialist, same-discipline alternate or independent technical reviewer.

Required Qualifications
Candidates should possess:
  • At least 7-10 years of directly relevant professional experience, with greater experience preferred for discipline-lead and independent-review roles.
  • A degree in geology, geological engineering, mining engineering, mineral processing, metallurgy, chemical engineering, materials science or a closely related field.
  • Direct responsibility for one or more identifiable rare-earth projects, facilities, studies, test programs or commercial supply chains.
  • Demonstrated ability to distinguish verified evidence from assumptions and identify what additional evidence is needed before investment or project advancement.
  • Strong written and verbal English-language communication skills.
  • Ability to produce concise, decision-oriented technical work rather than purely academic analysis.
  • Ability to collaborate across geological, processing, environmental, commercial and financial disciplines.
  • Either U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent-resident status in the United States.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally when an assignment requires it.
  • No known employment, confidentiality, intellectual-property, noncompete or conflict-of-interest restriction that would prevent participation.

Experience in emerging markets, government-funded project preparation, feasibility studies, international development, export finance or U.S. government contracting is highly desirable.
Professional licensure, advanced technical degrees and recognized industry publications are advantageous but not required when supported by substantial operating or project experience.
Application Information Requested
Please submit a résumé and a brief response identifying:
  1. Your strongest specialist track or tracks from the list above.
  2. The rare-earth elements, minerals, feedstocks, products and process routes with which you have direct experience.
  3. Up to five representative projects, facilities or studies and your personal responsibilities on each.
  4. Countries and regions in which you have worked.
  5. Languages in which you can conduct professional discussions or technical review.
  6. Whether you can serve as a discipline lead, independent reviewer, or both.
  7. Your current U.S. location.
  8. Whether you are a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
  9. Your availability during the next 30 days.
  10. Your ability to travel internationally and any geographic restrictions.
  11. Your anticipated hourly rate.
  12. Any actual or potential conflicts involving governments, project sponsors, mining companies, technology providers or current employers.

Engagement Conditions
This is a contingent opportunity supporting anticipated government-funded assignments. No employment, contract award, minimum workload or particular assignment is guaranteed.
Selection for an assignment will depend on contract award, the specific mineral and technical question, qualifications, availability, eligibility, conflicts, travel requirements, mutually acceptable compensation and execution of appropriate employment or consulting documentation.
Axyde may tailor and reformat selected résumés for proposal compliance without materially changing the candidate's qualifications or experience.
Axyde Analytics
Strategic minerals •Supply-chain security •U.S. industrial base

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