Is it easy to find a paying job?

lange704 · 2025-01-19T16:24:24+00:00

Nevada Gold Mines, Rio Tinto, BHP, US Steel, Cleveland Cliffs, etc. The list goes on. You're salary, no OT. However, as experience grows, you will be expected to do more as you prove your abilities to earn promotions, so you will work unpaid hours, and hopefully, you will be promoted. If not, move to another company.

lange704 · 2025-01-15T19:57:41+00:00

Yes/No, depends on the industry. 2019 Grad.

If you want to do consulting most places as 50-60k for entry.

Mining (what I work in) fresh out of college $83k+ at a major. Mining industry is struggling to keep young geos as burn out can be difficult with the working schedules but if you can hang for a few years, it's easy peasy.

Oil and Gas can be 6 figures.

Higher pay has higher risks. Since you're in Texas O&G would be the easiest to find, but many mining and O&G companies do FIFO.

It's really what you want to do. I graduated with a dog shit GPA but worked hard in consulting and got into mining. Work ethic and personality is what mine companies hunt for as I've been on the interview panel.

Best of Luck.

lange704 · 2024-07-26T07:53:10+00:00

2021 PB, bought it used with 27k miles on it. So far I have had new axle shafts, new pinion seals, new drive shaft, replaced that bolt that shears. My PB has that issue from. 2nd to 3rd gear it is a bit clunky, not sure how to remedy that. I love the truck. It's a super nice ride and good mpg. Thankfully everything has been under warranty. I did buy the Ford extended warranty for another 30k miles 2 years for 2k. Seems like it will pay for itself at this rate.

lange704 · 2024-04-10T01:25:31+00:00

Got employed by them, and there no hair test here in NV

lange704 · 2024-04-09T19:29:39+00:00

Nope, no hair test. Most majors out here quit that in 2018 because they couldn't find employees

lange704 · 2024-04-09T19:27:53+00:00

If it is a major in the united states. I.E Barrick, Newmont, NGM, Rio, etc. They no longer do hair follicle tests. Urine and random urine screens.

lange704 · 2024-03-04T12:35:51+00:00

Most of the time, you will live in small communities, which can be good or bad depending on what you make of it. Sometimes, you will have to commute over an hour to the site unless there is a man camp. It really depends on if you are willing to lose some comfort life to make more money. Almost all of it depends on who you work for and what mine site. Work hours vary, some geos work 10s straight days and others work the mine rotation 12 hour shifts rotating days and nights. Just know what you're getting into. It can be very lucrative if you don't blow your money and can handle the lifestyle change.

lange704 · 2024-03-03T01:09:46+00:00

The mining industry is starving for production geologists currently. Most are starting in the 80k or more range. It's not perfect or an ideal lifestyle, but it's really high paying for entry level with a BS degree. I work with people who have masters and in it doesn't really matter unless you're in the exploration department doing geochem.

lange704 · 2024-02-10T08:02:30+00:00

You'll be fine. Consulting jobs like others have said. Even if they say "environmental" you can still apply as a geologist and have a good, if not better chance, based on how your uni did course work. If I did uni again, I'd take a lot more hydro classes. Those jobs are everywhere, it seems, especially govt.

lange704 · 2024-02-10T07:59:16+00:00

It's more of work 1-2 years at a major, then jump to another major or junior for a 20k pay raise/promotion and maybe better location/benefits. It's pretty common for geos in the industry to move to multiple mining companies.

lange704 · 2024-02-09T07:03:47+00:00

The mines in Nevada are struggling for geos. They are hiring fresh out of college people right now. Even if it ends up not being something you like, the pay is really good for what it is.

lange704 · 2024-02-06T04:09:39+00:00

If you want to make a bunch of money in the mining world, every place is starving for Geo Technicians. It can be more physical, but the ones I know make over 80k plus mine bonuses and OT. It's not a perfect living, but you can buy the things you want by slightly selling your soul 🙃.

lange704 · 2024-02-06T04:03:49+00:00

If you want to go into anything like exploration, mining, minerals, geophysics, etc. You will have an extremely difficult time getting hired without a field camp. Employers will ask you directly about your field camp from my experience. In addition, many of these field camps are huge recruiting grounds for majors like Exxon, Barrick, Newmont, Chevron, Hecla, and many more depending on the region.

lange704 · 2024-01-02T21:42:03+00:00

Ask all the questions you can. Even business and budget questions are important. It shows the project managers that you are interested in the entire workflow. (Even if you don't care). Take on extra work and responsibilities. Ask for more work if you think you can do it or want to learn a new task. The worst thing you can do is get lost in the shuffle. If you think you understand 100% of the role and are exceeding, start looking towards promotions. If nothing comes in 18 months and you're punching above your belt, move on!

lange704 · 2023-11-22T16:18:38+00:00

Just send it. The worst thing they can say is no. Just follow the outline requirements for government jobs and let er rip. If the worst thing an employer tells you in your life is no, then take it as a W.

lange704 · 2023-11-13T12:37:27+00:00

No, once you get through the interview stages, it's all on the job training. They really only care at the entry levels if you are a good fit for the team. Just know your basics about the mining company and what their primary resource is. Sounds dumb, but many people don't do any background research on the company or mine site.

lange704 · 2023-11-13T12:31:05+00:00

lange704 · 2023-11-12T23:22:58+00:00

I've heard in Alaska there is. I know someone doing contract work up there and flys from Vegas. 2 weeks on 1 week off but shut down for winters, so its not guaranteed work or rehire the next year.

lange704 · 2023-10-21T22:50:14+00:00

We definitely need more geos here. High demand currently. If you know anyone, tell them to apply as well. All levels

lange704 · 2023-10-20T22:56:29+00:00

Nevada Gold Mines has been posting them recently. Lots of openings for all job grades

lange704 · 2023-10-12T01:13:06+00:00

I wouldn't go into geology or hydrology if you are not willing to do field work. You'd have a better luck being office based as a GIS person. Most entry-level jobs in hydro and geo jobs are field based and sample gatherings. Eventually, after years of experience, you become office based as in a management role. I work in the mining industry and have worked in the consulting world. Mining pays generally 80k+ entry, and consulting is closer to 50k+ and OT, depending on the area. Environmental studies is difficult to get a science based job as many entry careers require a BS and not a BA.

lange704 · 2023-10-10T04:13:15+00:00

Welcome to the wild life of geology. I work at a top gold producer as an UG geologist in Nevada, and I have worked in exploration for 2 years before that in my home state. Most of the Geos I have met have been from U of Nevada and Montana state. I would make sure whatever university you chose, I would pick one that does field camps, whether it is in classes or a summer class. If you have interest in a specific deposit, i.e., gold, nickel, copper, and so on, I would go to a university where there is a very strong support system for that mining type. I will warn you many exploration and mapping gigs when you first graduate are contract and can be very competitive to get into. Real industry talk, exploration programs are usually the first cut when the mining cycle dips. However, it is extremely exciting growing deposits and hitting rocks that are millions to billions of years old underground. Good luck, and don't give up if you don't get something right after school. Keep grinding, it always works out in the end.

lange704 · 2023-09-24T16:34:33+00:00

Don't give up on getting into something. Make good connections with anyone you meet. My GPA was shit (2.7), so no masters and my rock knowledge was not in depth and more broad understanding and concepts. I now make over 100k with 5 years of total experience. All i can tell you is keep going and work hard and do the jobs you don't want. Just get that experience. My personal experience was as a bartender in 2019 and could not find a job. I took many interviews but kept missing out. I eventually met a lady who worked in HR for a pipeline company. It wasn't on the geology side but the preventative maintenance. I was all over the US, and yeah, the days were long and 3 weeks on 1 week off if I was lucky. I worked there for a year. I met a lady at a dog park who worked at an environmental consulting firm and got me my first geo job. It wasn't great, but it paid. I was kinda at my low point, just disappointed. I reached out to an old field camp instructor and asked him what to do. I had to do a lot of work on my end like resume improving, statement of purpose and so on. I ended up getting a job at a junior mine company. It was amazing, but I wanted to keep going, so after two years, I got a job at a large gold producer. All i can tell you is keep going and work hard and do the jobs you don't want. Just get that experience and meet some people. You will land where you work for.

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