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Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:

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This is a dynamic technician role acting as a key resource for Geological Data Services in Salt Lake City. Responsible for onsite rock scanning, using Boart Longyear’s state of the art XRF technology and providing TruTool support to Drilling Services. The role will initially be in the SLC warehouse and then could require travel to specific sites depending on the contract locations. Candidate will be trained to have a thorough understanding of all TruTool systems as well as a comprehensive training of the TruScan system.

Training will be provided for this role, so no experience is necessary.

XRF Scanning

• On site core scanning using Boart Longyear’s state of the art XRF technology (TruScan)

• Cleans, inspects, and organizes all the core to be scanned at site

• Communicates between GDS Geoscientists, client geologists and drill crews

• Supports repairs and trouble shoots

• Facilitates database upgrades

• Provide training and support to drilling contractors and mining company geologists/technicians on the use of TruScan

• Regularly checking spectra and images from the project

• Work with Admin/Geos to ensure flights and accommodation are arranged in a timely and cost-effective manner

• Actively seeking training and feedback from Geoscientists – Technical and workflow questions on site

• Assist mobilization and demobilization commissioning, and integration/testing of new technologies and software (workshop)

• Assist with sample preparation and maintenance (pucks)

• Building positive relationships with key operational and geological staff on-site

• Active contributor during meetings and discussions with management, including monthly meetings with North American GDS team

• Ensure data integrity

• Display and maintain safe behaviors which exceed the standards of our clients

• Promptly identify and report operational and data quality issues with geologists

• Actively seeking feedback on results and improvement suggestions from clients

• Clear, professional, and informative daily scan reports, detailing issues and conditions affecting tasks.

TruTool Support

• Cleans, inspects, tests, builds, calibrates and services all TruTools as required

• Shipping and receiving of TruTools and consumables, including generating and scheduling waybills and courier pick-ups

• Provide training and support to Drilling Services on the use of TruTools

• Social Media discipline

Qualifications and Experience

• Excellent customer service skills

• Strong communication skills

• Good organization

• Technical background

• Experience working with computers

• Experience working at a mine site

• Valid Driver's License

• Extensive Travel required at times

Qualifications and Experience

• Excellent customer service skills

• Strong communication skills

• Good organization

• Technical background

• Experience working with computers

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 1-2 years of directly related experience.

EEO Statement:

Boart Longyear is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

Auto req ID: 11225BR
Job Code: 370001 Technician 1.10.Hourly
Function: GDS
Region (Business Group): NAM
Country: United States Of America
State/Province: Utah
City: Salt Lake City