Geo-Technician

at  Coeur Mining

Coeur Mining, Inc. is a well-diversified growing precious metals producer with five operations in North America. Coeur’s wholly owned operations include the Palmarejo silver-gold complex in Mexico, the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead mine in British Columbia, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska, and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company owns the La Preciosa project in Mexico, a silver-gold exploration stage project. Coeur also conducts numerous exploration activities in North and South America. Coeur’s headquarters are located in Chicago, IL.
The Coeur Silvertip mine located in British Columbia, just 10 miles south of the Yukon border is seeking a Geological Technician to work in a camp-based environment rotating on a two week in/two week out shift rotation.
If you are motivated by unique challenges, change, working in a remote location and work-life balance with the flexibility of a rotational schedule, this opportunity is for you!
This is an introductory role appropriate for new or recent graduates of a B.Sc. program in a geoscience related field, or anyone with a keen interest in exploration geology.

Job Duties:

• Complete geotechnical logging of oriented diamond drill core.
• Maintain core logging data in database.
• Sample and cut diamond drill core (fit-tested respirator required).
• Track and catalogue drill core and samples.
• Manage core sample shipments.
• Perform pre-operational checks, operate equipment, and perform all job functions according to Safe Operating Procedures.
• Assist geologists as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Fundamental geologic knowledge considered an asset.
• Post-Secondary Education in geosciences considered an asset.
• Core logging and cutting experience considered an asset.
• Experienced working with oriented core.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to lift core boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Physically fit to perform the duties of the position.
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• Complete geotechnical logging of oriented diamond drill core.
• Maintain core logging data in database.
• Sample and cut diamond drill core (fit-tested respirator required).
• Track and catalogue drill core and samples.
• Manage core sample shipments.
• Perform pre-operational checks, operate equipment, and perform all job functions according to Safe Operating Procedures.
• Assist geologists as required