Geophysical Technician/Geologist I Role Overview
This role may be filled at the technician or geologist level depending on experience.
Geotechnician (Hourly): 1–2 years geologic field experience with a strong foundation in understanding and conducting potential field methods.
Field Work Schedule: 10-12 hours a day, 14 days on/14 days off rotations
Location: Mobilize out of Salt Lake City, UT. Field work will extend throughout the western United States
Department: Field Data Acquisition
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Manager: Field Data Acquisition Manager
Geologist (Salary): 2+ years in executing and leading potential field method surveys and proficient in interpreting and processing potential field data.
Location: Salt Lake City, UT with a field-heavy component
Department: Field Data Acquisition
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Manager: Field Data Acquisition Manager
Compensation/Benefits/Key Points:
Geotechnician
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Full time; $21-25 per hour + production bonus (typically $350 to $450 total per day)
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Per Diem provided for hourly employees at GSA standard rate ($59 per day)
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Paid holidays
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Company covers lodging (hotel) or reimburses at GSA rate if unavailable
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Company vehicle provided during field work rotations
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Eligible for benefits following initial 90-day probationary period
Geologist:
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Full time; salaried $75-90k
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Paid holidays
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18 days PTO + PTO accrual increase based on tenure
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Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
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401k
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Paid Parental Leave
Mission – Why we exist and why we need you
Geothermal energy is the most abundant renewable energy source in the world. There is 2,300 times more energy in geothermal heat in the ground than in oil, gas, coal, and methane combined. However, historically it’s been hard to find and expensive to develop. At Zanskar, we’re using better technology to find and develop new geothermal resources in order to make geothermal a cheap and vital contributor to a carbon-free electrical grid.
Field data is Zanskar’s life blood. We need passionate scientists to collect, prepare, and deliver high quality data and products to be utilized for discovery of resources, characterizing the subsurface and, ultimately, informing and derisking drilling and development decisions.
Outcomes - Problems you’ll solve
Success in this role includes being skilled in the planning, execution, and processing of a variety of field methods. Personnel will be expected to continually improve existing methods and may be involved or responsible for learning and deploying new methods in house to increase discovery rates and inform decisions. This role will involve collaboration with project geologists, data scientists, land team and drilling engineers to execute surveys and deliver impactful data products.
Competencies – What we’re looking for
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Geoscience Aptitude: A Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, Geophysics, or a related field. Strong foundation in geology and geothermal system fundamentals. Prior experience in independently executing and analyzing related field methods such as gravity, magnetics, MT, fluid geochemistry, LiDAR, image logs, and alteration mineralogy through professional or research experience outside of a classroom environment is highly desirable.
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Technical Aptitude: An innate curiosity and background for learning and leveraging different software/equipment/methods to understand and standardize best practices for operation while maintaining longevity and safety.
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Resiliency: Demonstrates resilience by maintaining safety, productivity, and professionalism during long field deployments in challenging environments including desert or mountainous terrain with remote access. Successful candidates will excel working 10-12 hour days for 1-2 weeks in the field performing physical tasks to include, but not limited to, hiking, periodic bending and kneeling and lifting, pushing, and pulling 50 lbs.
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Stewardship: Must conduct and expect others to perform their responsibilities with respect and integrity. They must feel a strong personal responsibility to represent Zanskar positively towards internal/external stakeholders and the environment.
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At least 18 years old.
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Eligible to work in the U.S.
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Valid driver’s license without any major infractions in the last three years.
Preferred Qualifications
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OSHA/MSHA/1st Aid/Wilderness safety training
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FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification
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Experience with commercial software such as Oasis Montaj, Geoscience Analyst, UgCS, Mission Planner, Leapfrog, or other open source programs.
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Proficiency in GIS with strong map/figure creation skills
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Basic coding/data cleaning in Python
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Field mapping and wellsite geology
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Zanskar is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) that complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment practice laws and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing. All job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening & background check.
