Hycroft Mining Corporation is a US-based gold and silver mining company, which operates its wholly owned Hycroft open pit, gold, and silver mine located an hour southwest of Winnemucca, Nevada.
Job Description
As Geological Technician 1, you will be responsible for assisting in all processes and workflows within the Hycroft Exploration Team. This work may include, but not limited to geotechnical drill core data collection, drill core photography, drill core cutting, QA/QC sampling, surveying, forklift operation, equipment maintenance, general labor, data entry, file organization and any additional tasks required to support the team.
Responsibilities
· Strictly adheres to Company values, policies, and management standards.
· Develop and practice a working knowledge of the Hycroft safety culture and maintain a positive attitude towards working safely
· Maintain a strong knowledge of the mine environment, procedures, products, and a high level of attention to detail.
· Work well in a high-paced, team driven environment that strongly values good communication skills
· Perform pre-shift workplace safety inspections and pre-op safety inspections on vehicles or equipment operated.
· Maintain proper housekeeping standards in offices, equipment, light vehicles, and laydown yards
· Develop the skillsets necessary to complete the tasks described in the summary above.
· Punctuality and regular attendance required
· Perform other related functions as assigned by supervisor
Requirements
· Wear appropriate PPE for tasks performed and areas being worked in
· Must be highly motivated and self-driven
· Effective written and verbal communication skills required
· One year or more experience in a mining environment (preferred)
· Experience with Microsoft Office products is preferred
· Experience with equipment operation is preferred
· Frequently work in or exposed to inclement weather conditions (wet, cold, or hot conditions)
· While performing job duties you may be exposed to constant walking, standing, using simple grasping with both hands, frequently using dominant hand and non-dominant hand, occasional bending (neck & waist), squatting, climbing, kneeling, reaching, and twisting (neck & waist)
· May be stationed at a desk, using a computer for multiple hours per day
· Daily lifting and carrying of core boxes weighing between 20-75lbs is required
· May require driving various vehicles, working around equipment and machinery, walking on uneven ground, exposure to excessive noise, exposure to extreme temperatures, exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals (the appropriate PPE will be provided)
· Requires valid driver’s license.
Safety, Environmental, Compliance
· Strictly adheres to all safety and environmental compliances.
· Have an unconditional commitment to safe working practices.
· Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions.
· Follows operating procedures and comply with all regulatory requirements.
