Equipment Technician

discovering geothermal energy faster with big data

Title: Equipment Technician

Field Work Schedule: 10 – 14 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 / Junior Geologists

- $25.00 per hour + production bonus (typically $350 to $450 total per day) 

- Per Diem provided at GSA standard rate ($59 per day)

- Eligible for benefits following initial 90-day probation period 

- Company covers lodging (hotel) or reimburses at GSA rate if unavailable

- Company vehicle provided to field team during work rotations

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 to make exploration and development decisions. Our 2 or 3-person field teams, comprised of geologic and equipment technicians, work with our field geologists and staff geoscientists on geothermal exploration projects using a variety of geology, geochemistry, and shallow-drilling methods. The Equipment technician will assist with data collection with primary responsibilities for safe transportation of our equipment and personnel to/from the field, as well as operating and maintaining UTVs and light mechanical equipment/tools at the evaluated area. 

- At least 18 years old.

- Be eligible to work in the U.S.

- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.

- Valid driver’s license without any major infractions in the last three years. 

- A commitment to the safety of yourself and others.

- Excellent communication, problem-solving skills, professionalism. 

- Possess a high degree of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.

- Must be self-motivated and work with minimum direct supervision in small, remote teams. 

- Able to commute long distances (300+ miles) and work for extended periods, 14-day rotations.

- Comfortable working outdoors continuously in the elements to a high operational tempo.

- Ability to perform physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks; to include, but not limited to, periodic bending and kneeling and lifting, pushing, and pulling 50 lbs. 

- Must be able to read, write, and speak English at a level which will permit the employee to accurately understand and communicate information to perform the job duties safely and efficiently.

- Possess good mechanical and technical aptitude, with competency operating and maintaining vehicles and equipment.

- Comfortable using a GPS and navigating in remote settings.

- Able to use computers, specifically Google products (e.g., Google Docs, Sheets and Directories).

- Must exercise good housekeeping and working in a neat, orderly manner.

 

- Minimum 5 years practical working experience in remote/wilderness environments.

- Extensive experience safely operating and maintaining diesel trucks, trailers, and UTVs.    

- Proficient loading/unloading, hauling, and backing up trailers, both on and off-road.

- Competent diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, and/or electrical issues in the field and making appropriate repairs as required.

 

- OSHA/1st Aid/Wilderness safety training.

- Valid Class A or B CDL.

- Drilling, geology, and/or field science background.

- Strong desire to work outdoors.

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 [email protected] with any questions.