Some remote exploration areas require employees to work in high predator (bears, wolves, etc.) territory.

Living conditions range from tent camping to staying in local establishments.

Duties may require employees to carry a pack weighing up to 50lbs.

Employees may 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.)

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 without a break.

Work schedules in remote areas may be continuous until the project is completed. 

For projects close to or in Fairbanks, a typical week is 5-7 days with work days lasting 10-12 hours.

General work schedules vary with client requests and assigned duties.