Zanskar

Geologic Technician

Salt Lake City, UT, US

In-personFull time roleNo Previous Experience, Early Career

24 days ago

About the Job

Role Overview 
Title: Geology Technician
Field Work Schedule: 10 – 12 hours a day, 14 days on/14 days off rotations 
Location: Mobilize out of the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, but field work will extend through the western United States.
Manager: Director of Field Operations / Staff Geologist
Compensation/Benefits/Key Points: 
Hourly Rate: $21.00 per hour, plus a production bonus (typically totaling $350 to $450 per day).
Per Diem: Provided at the prevailing GSA standard rate.
Full-Time Transition: Eligibility for full-time employment and benefits following the successful completion of a six-month field season.
Lodging: Company-paid hotel accommodations.
Transportation: Field teams are provided with a company vehicle during work rotations.

Mission – Why we exist and why we need you 
Geothermal energy is a massive renewable energy resource sitting below our feet. 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 power the most affordable form of widely-deployable, 24/7, carbon-free generation on the planet.

Field data is Zanskar’s life blood; we rely on accurate and precise field measurements that are essential to guiding our exploration and development efforts. Our 2 or 3-person field teams, composed of geologic and equipment technicians, collaborate with our geologists and geoscientists on geothermal exploration projects. These teams employ a variety of geologic, geochemical, and drilling methods.

The primary role of the Geologic Technician is to ensure all scientific field methods and sampling are being performed to the highest standards. In addition to scientific responsibilities, the technician will support daily field operations, including the operation and maintenance of vehicles, UTVs, and light mechanical equipment and tools.




Field Responsibilities

  • Must be at least 18 years of age and eligible to work in the U.S.
  • Valid driver’s license with no major infractions in the past three years.
  • Strong commitment to personal and team safety.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and professionalism.
  • High degree of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in small, remote teams.
  • Willingness to commute long distances (300+ miles) and participate in extended field rotations (14 days).
  • Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions at a fast operational tempo.
  • Physically able to perform strenuous tasks, including bending, kneeling, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds.
  • Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure safe and effective performance of duties.
  • Strong mechanical and technical aptitude, with experience operating and maintaining field vehicles and equipment.
  • Skilled in GPS use and navigation in remote environments.
  • Proficient with computers, especially within the Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Directories).
  • Maintains clean, orderly work practices and good housekeeping standards.

Qualification

  • Bachelor’s degree in Geology or a closely related field.
  • Hands-on experience with scientific field methods and sampling in remote or wilderness settings.
  • Ability to safely operate and maintain company vehicles and equipment, including diesel trucks, trailers, and UTVs.
  • Experience operating light mechanical equipment and hand tools safely.

Preferred Qualification

  • OSHA certification, First Aid, and/or Wilderness safety training.
  • Experience with GAIA GPS or GIS platforms.
  • Strong passion for outdoor, field-based work.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain diesel trucks, trailers, and UTVs safely.
  • Competence in loading, unloading, hauling, and backing trailers on and off-road.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and perform basic repairs on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems in the field.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Zanskar is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment practice laws. 

This position may operate heavy machinery, and as such are subject to pre-employment drug testing. All job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening & background check.

Please reach out to careers@zanskar.us with any questions

About the Company

Zanskar Logo

Zanskar

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

21-50

<p>It is our mission to make geothermal power the most affordable form of widely-deployable, 24/7, carbon-free energy generation on the planet.&nbsp;</p>

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