Work Environment
	These are no-nonsense geology orientated field positions in remote and occasionally isolated exploration camps. Individuals will be expected to work in inclement weather (rain, snow, sleet, hail). You will be working around heavy duty mechanical equipment (dozers, backhoes, front-end loaders), and aviation equipment (helicopters, float planes and cargo planes). Work in Southeast Alaska usually involves water craft (cargo vessels, tugs, small 2-4 person boats). You will most likely be using a variety of project and camp support equipment (4-wheelers, chainsaws, rock saws, picks, shovels, pumps and generators). If employed as a geologist or geotechnician, you will be working in a variety of topographic settings (mountains, steep slopes, glaciers and wet areas). Your duties may require you to carry a pack containing gear and samples weighing up to 50 lbs.

Work Schedule
	The embedded camp cost per person as well as the short time limit of the Alaskan summer dictates that field work continues every day until project demobilization. General work schedules vary with client requests and assigned duties, however 10-12 hours per day, every day for a minimum of 15 days extending to as much as 45 days without a break would be considered normal in the exploration industry. Days off usually occur only after a project demobilizes. On longer duration projects, days off are tentatively considered based upon such variables as helicopter work loads, maintenance schedules, camp moves and extremely harsh weather.

Camp Life
	Camp conditions and size are dictated by the scope and budget of the project. Personnel living accommodations may vary between a small single-person tent or sharing a weatherport/cabin with up to 3 other individuals. In smaller tent camps (spike camps), it is assumed that you will share in the normal day to day camp operations (cooking, cleaning, daily geo-prep, etc.) while in the larger project camps, an experienced cook and camp labor are usually available. Camp food is unusually plentiful and of excellent quality. Camp supplies are restocked on a regular basis. Occasionally, some project operations are located in small towns, in which case you'll be sharing a motel room and eating at the local diner.

Pay Range

Pay rates are dependent upon experience but are within the following range: Senior Geologist ($250/day and up), Junior Geologist ($175 - $250/day) and Geotechnical ($125-$175/day).

Job Applicants should exhibit multifaceted talents and be willing to become part of a total-team effort. Remote camp experience, EMT training or wilderness field experience are a plus. Prior experience with computer technology, GPS and survey equipment, MapInfo GIS software and geostatistics are a plus.

If you are looking for an 8-5 job, this isn't it...

but for those still interested - we invite you to look at pictures of the Avalon 2007 or earlier field operations which show pictures of camp life, living and field work conditions. Click here for 2007 Field Operations

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