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Field Conditions and Work Schedule

  • Some remote exploration areas require employees living and working in higher predator (bears, wolves, etc.) territory.
  • Living conditions range from tent camping to staying in local establishments.
  • If employed as a Senior Geologist, Geologist or Geotechnician, duties may require employees to carry a pack containing gear and samples weighing up to 50lbs.
  • Employees will be working around heavy duty mechanical equipment (dozers, backhoes, front-end loaders), aviation equipment (helicopters, float planes, etc.), and camp support equipment (4-wheelers, chainsaws, picks, shovels, generators, etc.).
  • MI employess will be working with people from a variety of social backgrounds and from all aspects of life.
  • Individuals will be expected to develop a cooperative spirit in field operations. Flexibility is a key component because project needs vary due to changing project focus or equipment breakdowns.
  • MI employees will be expected to work in inclement weather (mud, rain, snow, sleet, hail).
  • Due to Alaska's short summer season employees can work several weeks witout a break.
  • Work ScheduleProjects in the field out of Fairbanks are continuous until the project is completed. 
  • For projects close to or in Fairbanks, a typical week is 5-7 days with one day equalling 10-12 hours.
  • General work schedules vary with client requests and assigned duties. 

 

Camp Life

The photos below are a snapshot of what it is like working in the field in Alaska.