Insight Global is looking for a Geology Core Technician to join one of the largest environmental engineering firms to work in the Core warehouse for a large mining facility in Copperton, UT. This position is working with a team for above ground diverse mining exploration. Logging various sized core interpreting structural features. Determining natural from mechanical fractures, RQD, rock strength, and microdefect strength by intervals. Measuring individual discontinuity angles, determining fracture types, fracture roughness/material. Conducting point load testing, Geotech sampling, and density testing. Measuring core recovery, core cutting on core saw, core boxing and layout.
Labor Responsibilities:
Driving core truck into pit and picking up core and delivering it to the Core warehouse
Core cutting using NTT core saw
Assist with unloading the crated core from the core transport truck
Loading triple-tubed core from the crates to the logging benches
Building core boxes
Boxing triple-tubed core after it has been logged
Palletizing boxed core
The Technician will support logging through the following:
Opening triple tubes
Washing core
Photographing drill core
Moving palletized core to and from the warehouse
Interest in the geology field and/or mining related career paths
Valid driver's license
High School Diploma
Excellent communication and punctuality
Minimum 2 managerial references provided from most previous role
Basic geologic work experience including mapping, preferably in a mining application
MSHA certification
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.