Hey man, I'm sorry to hear, it really sounds like you're going through it. Personally I can't really think of too many opportunities for work in geology if you are somewhat physically incapable of working on site, so I'd rather think of what could be more practical. You're still very young, and honestly I myself am trying to do this, I'd really rather get into programming, some sort of work from home situation, it's just an overall better quality of life, better job opportunities, more applicable work over a wider range of topics, I'd honestly much rather have studied computer science or something, kinda regretting it now, but still, with a degree in geology to back you up and enough courses in programming (say harvard cs50 to start, whatever else your focus may be from there), often times these companies are completely fine with hiring somebody with an unrelated degree which at least shows you are a learned man, and a good understanding of programming. Sorry, this doesn't answer your question at all, but I think it's good advice
No problem, thank you. I really appreciate that. I got a master's and some mba training. Coding might not be a bad shift. Maybe to support geological ai? MRE's? Not sure. Could work!
Oh cool very qualified, yeah man you can incorporate it into your geology, become mainly GIS focussed, if you can program in python you can make modules for arcmap or QGIS. It's just too good not to have. Even if you still fully pursue geology, automate the bullshit out of your job
You're very right about the automation, definitely. Idk much about python, I tried a bit like 8 years ago, but it wasn't that hard. It'll take some time. Still GIS is a good way. There are coding academies online and could probably run Copilot or some such Ai in parallel to working in the GIS, that may make the transition smoother.
Would it be worth reaching out to companies doing DD on lithium acquisitions? Depending on where you’re based there could be some desktop based studies for this
Thank you very much. I'm based in Reno. I have done speculative mre's of lithium claystones, brines, and even unconventional rhyolites. Very rough, but enough to make some good decisions. I don't have kriging software but there's a guy who could.
Yeah, you're right, LinkedIn is the way to go. There's Century/Noram/Pure Energy/American/Ioneer/Acme all in that area that have a mre. Not to mention the little guys that may need remote support
If you're really in a bad spot for work, you could probably learn AutoCad and work for a surveying company as a entry-level CAD drafter. They're starving for workers. Otherwise I'd go with that person saying that LinkedIn messaging is the way to go.
Sucks about the surgery, job market sucks enough without that happening.
How's the demand for fieldwork in Reno BTW, booming or nah? I've been debating tossing my resume out there for some seasonal drillrig babysiting work.
Thank you for the pointer! I don't know anything about autoCAD but there is a facility next door with a startups' engineering lab. They have 3D printers n stuff and AutoCAD. Could probably learn from them.
Geotemps and Rangefront are always hiring. It's June, the drills are turning. The junior market appears to be moving steadily but I haven't been paying much attention outside of lithium. Perhaps check out the juniors on LinkedIn?
Something else that popped into my head, there's probably plenty of labs that could use extra help. Depending on your level of mobility, that could possibly be an option?
Juniors as in check out multiple junior mining companies, not one specific LinkedIn group made up of juniors, right?
That's a good idea. I can drive shorter distances. Labs aren't out of reach.
A group could be good to see a bunch of juniors. I'd go follow KLM Geophysics to find out which ones are making moves. Their lead guy, Kale, gets around the west. Connect with him. He's always working on junior mining projects that 1. have money and 2. are making moves. Idk if that means drill rigs, but, it's a good overview of the field.
While greenfield is more badass than drill rigs, money is money in the end haha.
Thanks so much for the lead! Started off in geology and then worked in wildfire for a few seasons. I'd love to combine the ruggedness of that while putting my degree to use again haha.
Lol them wildfires are gnarly! Good luck with getting some fieldwork on the weekends! It's pretty easy if you 1. join a local society and 2. visit some abandoned mine in the weekend to hike around and take some pictures. They'll probably be interested once they see that you're actually out there.
Thank you for the suggestion! I know the exploration steps; I've taken point to hire them out to move projects forward. Basics from staking, sampling, geophysics, mapping. [My report writing is very strong.](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/brightrock-gold-corp-releases-phase-150500591.html) I haven't managed drilling.
Thank you for the suggestion! I did for the state department of environmental protection. They require 15% of time in the field. I haven't tried the Bureau of Mines. I'll give them a call!
Pivot to consulting. There is a lot of office work in data analysis positions, especially for air quality compliance and permitting. ESG/GHG reports are big (for now...we will see what the Chevron decision does to this field).
It's not a path to PG, but it's a paycheck with upward mobility with little to no field work.
Where are you located? My company recently merged with several others across the US and we are hiring for this and other positions right now.
Hi, thank you for the opportunity information. I'm in Reno. My consultancy is built out. No problems there. The lack of PG is an issue, it's work in progress. Anyway, I'm very interested in your work. Do you have more information please?
Hey man, I'm sorry to hear, it really sounds like you're going through it. Personally I can't really think of too many opportunities for work in geology if you are somewhat physically incapable of working on site, so I'd rather think of what could be more practical. You're still very young, and honestly I myself am trying to do this, I'd really rather get into programming, some sort of work from home situation, it's just an overall better quality of life, better job opportunities, more applicable work over a wider range of topics, I'd honestly much rather have studied computer science or something, kinda regretting it now, but still, with a degree in geology to back you up and enough courses in programming (say harvard cs50 to start, whatever else your focus may be from there), often times these companies are completely fine with hiring somebody with an unrelated degree which at least shows you are a learned man, and a good understanding of programming. Sorry, this doesn't answer your question at all, but I think it's good advice
No problem, thank you. I really appreciate that. I got a master's and some mba training. Coding might not be a bad shift. Maybe to support geological ai? MRE's? Not sure. Could work!
Oh cool very qualified, yeah man you can incorporate it into your geology, become mainly GIS focussed, if you can program in python you can make modules for arcmap or QGIS. It's just too good not to have. Even if you still fully pursue geology, automate the bullshit out of your job
You're very right about the automation, definitely. Idk much about python, I tried a bit like 8 years ago, but it wasn't that hard. It'll take some time. Still GIS is a good way. There are coding academies online and could probably run Copilot or some such Ai in parallel to working in the GIS, that may make the transition smoother.
Would it be worth reaching out to companies doing DD on lithium acquisitions? Depending on where you’re based there could be some desktop based studies for this
Thank you very much. I'm based in Reno. I have done speculative mre's of lithium claystones, brines, and even unconventional rhyolites. Very rough, but enough to make some good decisions. I don't have kriging software but there's a guy who could.
It’s worth jumping on LinkedIn and messaging companies that are working in the Clayton Valley and a like to see if they need any remote support
Yeah, you're right, LinkedIn is the way to go. There's Century/Noram/Pure Energy/American/Ioneer/Acme all in that area that have a mre. Not to mention the little guys that may need remote support
If you're really in a bad spot for work, you could probably learn AutoCad and work for a surveying company as a entry-level CAD drafter. They're starving for workers. Otherwise I'd go with that person saying that LinkedIn messaging is the way to go. Sucks about the surgery, job market sucks enough without that happening. How's the demand for fieldwork in Reno BTW, booming or nah? I've been debating tossing my resume out there for some seasonal drillrig babysiting work.
Thank you for the pointer! I don't know anything about autoCAD but there is a facility next door with a startups' engineering lab. They have 3D printers n stuff and AutoCAD. Could probably learn from them. Geotemps and Rangefront are always hiring. It's June, the drills are turning. The junior market appears to be moving steadily but I haven't been paying much attention outside of lithium. Perhaps check out the juniors on LinkedIn?
Something else that popped into my head, there's probably plenty of labs that could use extra help. Depending on your level of mobility, that could possibly be an option? Juniors as in check out multiple junior mining companies, not one specific LinkedIn group made up of juniors, right?
That's a good idea. I can drive shorter distances. Labs aren't out of reach. A group could be good to see a bunch of juniors. I'd go follow KLM Geophysics to find out which ones are making moves. Their lead guy, Kale, gets around the west. Connect with him. He's always working on junior mining projects that 1. have money and 2. are making moves. Idk if that means drill rigs, but, it's a good overview of the field.
While greenfield is more badass than drill rigs, money is money in the end haha. Thanks so much for the lead! Started off in geology and then worked in wildfire for a few seasons. I'd love to combine the ruggedness of that while putting my degree to use again haha.
Lol them wildfires are gnarly! Good luck with getting some fieldwork on the weekends! It's pretty easy if you 1. join a local society and 2. visit some abandoned mine in the weekend to hike around and take some pictures. They'll probably be interested once they see that you're actually out there.
What's your project management experience at? I do project management now and I hardly ever see the outdoors anymore.
Thank you for the suggestion! I know the exploration steps; I've taken point to hire them out to move projects forward. Basics from staking, sampling, geophysics, mapping. [My report writing is very strong.](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/brightrock-gold-corp-releases-phase-150500591.html) I haven't managed drilling.
Nice report!
Thank you!
Look into state government work. Permitting or project management work for your states environmental quality department.
Thank you for the suggestion! I did for the state department of environmental protection. They require 15% of time in the field. I haven't tried the Bureau of Mines. I'll give them a call!
Pivot to consulting. There is a lot of office work in data analysis positions, especially for air quality compliance and permitting. ESG/GHG reports are big (for now...we will see what the Chevron decision does to this field). It's not a path to PG, but it's a paycheck with upward mobility with little to no field work. Where are you located? My company recently merged with several others across the US and we are hiring for this and other positions right now.
Hi, thank you for the opportunity information. I'm in Reno. My consultancy is built out. No problems there. The lack of PG is an issue, it's work in progress. Anyway, I'm very interested in your work. Do you have more information please?