Geological and Mineral Technicians are needed to conduct surveys and analyze geophysical data. They must be detail-oriented, adaptable, and enjoy working outdoors to direct survey programs and provide technical services related to production.
Geological and Mineral Technicians work at the mine site with engineers and geologists or in a laboratory. In the mine, they prepare equipment, take samples, support mapping and drilling, enter data and package samples. With experience, they spend more time coordinating and compiling reports in an office.
Key responsibilities
- Conduct or direct geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic or oceanographic surveys, drilling, well logging or underground mine survey programs
- Configure, operate and maintain survey instruments and equipment
- Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps and cross-sections
- Prepare, transcribe or analyze seismic, gravimetric, well log or other geophysical and survey data
- Assist Engineers and Geologists in the evaluation and analysis of petroleum and mineral reservoirs
- Prepare or supervise the preparation of rock, mineral or metal samples and may perform physical and chemical laboratory tests
- Conduct environmental audits
- Carry out various other technical functions in support of geology, geophysics and petroleum and mining engineering
- Support modelling of resource deposits and planning of new infrastructure and construction
Source: Mining Industry Human Resources Council
