Geotechnician

Graphite One (Alaska) Inc. is hiring seasonal geotechnicians to support exploration activities at its Nome Camp, supporting the Graphite Creek Project in western Alaska. Successful candidates will operate a core saw to split drill core and package for further assay preparation.

Residents of Nome, AK may travel to and from the work site at Graphite One's Nome Camp at Satellite Field. Residents from surrounding villages will be provided room and board at Graphite One's Nome Camp.

All Graphite One (Alaska) Inc camps, including the Nome Camp, are drug, including marijuana, and alcohol-free facilities. Graphite One has a zero-tolerance policy for the possession of or job performance under the influence of any drug, including marijuana, or alcohol.

The position reports to the Chief Geologist and may take directions from other program geologists.

The position is anticipated to last from mid-June to late September depending on weather conditions.

• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times where prescribed.

• Regularly inspect the workplace for safety and housekeeping issues

• Evaluate job risks and know how to exercise Stop-Work-Authority until risks are mitigated

• Complete Job Hazard Assessments for all work tasks where required

• Comply with all Graphite One site safety and company policies and procedures

• Participate in daily toolbox / safety meetings

• Conduct pre-shift inspections of equipment and workplace

• Ensure that core has been placed into core boxes properly, with run blocks in the correct position

• Clean core, convert run blocks from feet to meters

• Measure and record recoveries and Rock Quality Designation (RQD)

• Measure and record specific gravity of samples selected by geologists

• Assist with quality assurance, checking sample tag placement, sequences, and runs

• Assist with core photography

• Prepare labels for sample bags

• Place half of split core in sample bags

• Replace the other half of the split core boxes in the correct order and orientation

• Operate a skid steer loader with forks to move core pallets. Training will be provided

• Operate in a safe, efficient manner

• Communicate respectfully with all camp employees, contractors, and consultants

• Other tasks as assigned

The position will operate 12 hours per day on a 20 day on / 10 days off rotation. Alternate schedules may be available for Nome residents not staying in the camp.

• No previous experience required

• High School diploma or GED strongly preferred

• Ability to accurately read a tape measure and record measurements

• Legible handwriting

• Ability to complete repetitive tasks while standing

• Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively throughout the day

• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees, contractors, and consultants

• Eligible to work in the United States

Graphite One (Alaska) Inc. maintains a drug free workplace including marijuana and its derivitives.  Certain activities related to this position are reimburseable by a US Department of Defense grant.  Despite the legality of marijuana and its derivitives in Alaska, they remain federally illegal and therefor fall under our zero tolerance policy.