About Our Company

Big Rock Exploration was founded in 2010 and has been growing ever since. Big Rock Exploration is a technical consulting firm that is specialized in identifying, exploring and evaluating metals, minerals, energy and other natural resources. Big Rock Exploration provides tailored project solutions on diverse projects through quality scientific investigation. Our vast network of Geoscientists, Project Managers and Field Technicians provide clients with reliable expertise for all kinds of natural resource projects.

Based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Big Rock has expanded office locations to Tucson, AZ and Duluth, MN while providing services in Canada, Nevada, Arizona, South Dakota, Wyoming, Idaho, Colorado, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and more. Employees and Contractors are offered to work on exciting and diverse projects in unique locations. Big Rock Exploration is continually looking for new and innovative people to join the team.

Why work for Big Rock Exploration?

Big Rock Exploration is comprised of Owners, Directors, Employees, Independent Contractors, and Interns. Each person is an integral part of the Big Rock team, company mission & success. Big Rock provides a fun, cohesive, flexible, and rewarding work environment as well as opportunities to grow. Many of our positions provide the opportunity to become ‘contract to hire’.

Independent Contractors hired by Big Rock are brought on as a contract-basis but have the potential to be brought on as a full-time employee upon the expiration of their contract.

Big Rock collaborates with many colleges and universities to provide summer internship opportunities to students all over the United States.

Employees are offered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k with employer matching, paid vacation days, holidays, sick & safe time, paid travel & expenses, and competitive pay with the potential to receive various bonus’.

Continued learning through national/international conferences, academic seminars, and community outreach are all encouraged. Big Rock Exploration is committed to the health and safety of its staff, community outreach and our environmental stewardship through sustainable work principles and transparency.

What We Look For: 

Essential Functions:

1. Support clients throughout their project lifecycle by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality technical work
2. Support safety principles through utilizing safety documentation, completing safety inspections, attending toolbox meetings, and other related tasks
3. Various forms of field reconnaissance such as mapping, rock/soil sampling, geophysical surveying, and other forms of technical data collection, etc…
4. Utilize various geotechnical equipment on field projects and safely operate both on and off-road vehicles
5. Support claim staking programs with general field labor
6. Log core samples by interpreting geologic data and reporting data while maintaining QAQC procedures
7. Assist in preparing core samples to be sent off for lab analyzing by core cutting and processing for shipment
8. Perform office duties including developing field reports, data management, data analysis, and working with local or remote teams
9. Perform additional responsibilities assigned by the Project Manager or as required by business needs

Job Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Geology or related major for Geoscientist roles
2. Must be able to do physically demanding work such as walking/hiking up, down, and over rough terrain
3. Must be able to lift/push/pull at least 50 lbs.
4. Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time
5. Able to work in adverse weather conditions
6. No felonies (For work in Canada)
7. Must posses a valid driver’s license (and passport for international work)
8. Able to travel 75% of time, including weekends
9. Basic knowledge of GIS and other database computer programs

How to apply:

Thank you for your interest in joining the Big Rock Exploration team! We welcome all applications but primarily seek candidates for our contracted geologist positions. You must be at least 18 years of age to apply. To be considered, you will need to complete all of the sections of the online application on the next page, and we also require a resume and cover letter which can be emailed directly to info@bigrockexploration.com. If you are having difficulties submitting your application or just simply want to follow-up from your submission, feel free to reach us through said email. Big Rock Exploration will contact applicants for an interview as deemed necessary.