Geologist, Exploration

Hecla Mining Company

. Perform daily geologic functions and special projects in underground exploration activities .

Posted 10/24/2026full-timeJuneau • Alaska • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in geologic functions and underground exploration, with strong capabilities in sample preparation, logging, and reporting. Proficient in utilizing geologic software and ensuring safety procedures in remote mining environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Geologic FunctionsSample PreparationGeologic Software UtilizationSafety Procedures PromotionIndependent Problem Solving

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Hard Skills

Core LoggingSample AssayingDrill Station DesignCross-Section AnalysisReport Preparation

Soft Skills

Problem IdentificationEffective CommunicationIndependent Work

Industry Keywords

Underground ExplorationMining OperationsRemote WorkSafety Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform daily geologic functions and special projects in underground exploration activities
Organize, schedule, and prioritize work activities to complete projects, programs, and objectives
Log core according to procedure
Select samples for assaying and prepare samples for shipment
Assist with the design and preparation of drill stations
Utilize cross-sections in geologic software and keep quick logs plotted on sections
Assist with weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports and presentations on drill results
Inspect equipment and work areas before work begins
Promote and personally observe safety procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current authorization to work in the United States
Ability to work at a mine on a remote island and relocate to Juneau
Ability to work independently
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
Ability to work 11-hour shifts on a 4-on/3-off or 8-on/6-off schedule
Ability to communicate with the mine operations group
Ability to promote and personally observe safety procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks

MSHA training provided during the first 4 days on the job
Department-level training, including safety training
4 days on followed by 3 days off or 8 days on followed by 6 days off schedule
Team support and collaborative work environment
Professional growth opportunities
Boat commute to the remote island worksite