Senior Geology Technician
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Experienced technical support specialist who processes and organizes geological data and samples to support exploration and mining geologists.
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What this role is
Experienced technical support specialist who processes and organizes geological data and samples to support exploration and mining geologists. At the Senior Support Specialist (S3) level, the role owns escalated / complex cases, complex or non-standard cases, and drives resolution quality on the team's hardest cases. Guides junior support informally.
What this level does
- Independently plans and executes field sample collection for a survey area — choosing sampling points within the survey design, selecting the right equipment (vibracorer vs. auger vs. drill) for ground conditions and troubleshooting recovery problems on site
- Runs non-routine lab analyses and operates specialized instruments (ground-penetrating radar, remote sensing gear) requiring calibration and judgment, deciding when a re-run or re-sample is needed
- Builds geological maps, cross-sections and models in GIS and modeling software (e.g. ERDAS IMAGINE, Oasis montaj), reconciling geophysical and geochemical datasets and resolving discrepancies before geologist review
- Monitors site conditions such as erosion, contamination or ground movement, records deviations from expected readings and escalates anomalies with a described interpretation to project geologists
- Knowledge applied
- Detailed knowledge of sampling, lab and mapping procedures sufficient to perform non-routine tasks and select the right method and equipment for the situation.
- Complexity & problem solving
- Exercises judgment on moderately difficult tasks — equipment choice, calibration, re-sampling decisions and reconciling datasets — with little instruction on daily work.
- Collaboration & interaction
- Coordinates some field and lab tasks; works independently with geologists and interprets flagged anomalies for them; no formal leadership.
- Typical experience
- 2–4 years; skilled in geological field and lab support work.
Skills at this level
- Sample Collection and Chain of Custody
- — Collects rock, soil, water and mineral specimens in the field, labels and preserves them, and maintains chain-of-custody records so samples remain traceable and valid for laboratory analysis.
- Field Data Logging
- — Records site data — coordinates, sample intervals, lithology descriptions and environmental conditions — onto standard field sheets and into digital records for use by geologists.
- Sampling Equipment Operation
- — Sets up and operates soil augers, soil core samplers, hydraulic vibracorers and earth drills, selecting the right tool for ground conditions and troubleshooting recovery problems on site.
- Laboratory Sample Analysis
- — Prepares and analyzes rock, soil, water and mineral specimens — crushing, splitting, mounting and running composition and structure tests — following documented lab procedures.
- Geological Mapping and Cross-Sections
- — Produces geologic maps and cross-sections from field observations and survey data, drafting geological features to the accuracy needed for reports and regulatory submissions.
- GIS and Geospatial Analysis
- — Digitizes field and survey data into GIS software (e.g. ERDAS IMAGINE) and integrates remote-sensing and geospatial layers to build spatial datasets and geological base maps.
- Geological Modeling Software
- — Builds and edits geological models in packages such as Geosoft Oasis montaj and EarthVision, reconciling geophysical and geochemical datasets into coherent subsurface representations.
- Geophysical and Remote Sensing Instruments
- — Calibrates and operates ground-penetrating radar, remote sensing equipment and other survey instruments, and judges when re-runs or re-sampling are required for reliable data.
- Data Quality Control
- — Reviews sample logs, readings and map entries for missing, mislabeled or out-of-range values, reconciles discrepancies and corrects data before it reaches a geologist.
- Environmental and Safety Compliance
- — Monitors site conditions such as erosion and contamination, follows health and safety regulations during field and lab work, and documents deviations to support regulatory requirements.
- Geological Data Records Management
- — Enters and maintains sample and survey data in databases and spreadsheets (e.g. Microsoft Access), organizing records and templates so datasets stay consistent across projects.
- Procedure Development for Sampling and Lab Work
- — Defines and documents new sampling, sample-preparation and data-logging methods and QC standards, and establishes how new instruments are calibrated and used across the team.
- Attention to Detail
- — Maintains accuracy and precision in sample handling, measurement, data entry and map preparation so that downstream geological interpretation rests on reliable inputs.
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