Field Technician

Part‑time, Contract

Burgex Mining Consultants is currently looking for Field Technicians for full‑time and part‑time work field work in the Western United States. If you like being outdoors and hiking, this is a great opportunity to get paid doing those activities. We are looking for individuals who have a strong work ethic, a willingness to do field work, and work well in a team setting.

The Field Tech works with minimum direct supervision, after the initial training, providing a range of logistic and operations support to the team. The role encompasses both generalist field support tasks (e.g., placing boundary markers in the ground/claim staking, prepping gear for field work, and helping team accomplish the project in a safe and efficient manner). Burgex will train on technical specifics, the ideal candidate will have a strong willingness to work and learn new skills.

The work environment can vary widely based on geographic region and terrain. This position will be primarily fieldwork. The Field Tech spends most of their time outside and can be exposed to extreme weather conditions. Burgex is based out of Sandy, UT; however, most of the fieldwork will be conducted in the Western United States. Join us today and become a key part of our growing team while doing something you enjoy.

Requirements:

• Must be a team player
• Must be safety oriented
• Must be able to hike long distances in remote environments
• Must be a self-starter and self-motivator
• Be comfortable working alone outside
• Have basic mechanic skills (i.e.: field repairs)

• Know how to use a GPS
• Know basic first aid
• Be able to hike for 8+hrs a day, for multiple days
• Know the principles of off‑roading and 4WD (not required)
• Bonus skills: GIS
• Bonus skills:
  Geology background

Burgex is a service provider for the mining industry, specifically for mineral exploration. This means we travel all over the Western US on behalf of our clients. Safety is our number one priority. If you love the great outdoors and want to be a part of great team, this could be the place for you.

Initially this will be only seasonal work - pending on the work flow, but if you're motivated enough and have leadership qualities, we are always looking for A players to join us full time. Send us a message about what qualities make you a great Team member.

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