Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

Assist scientists or engineers in the use of electronic, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in laboratory, exploration, and production activities to obtain data indicating resources such as metallic ore, minerals, gas, coal, or petroleum. Analyze mud and drill cuttings. Chart pressure, temperature, and other characteristics of wells or bore holes.

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Core Inspector; Environmental Field Services Technician; Environmental Sampling Technician; Geological E-Logger; Geological Technician; Geoscience Technician; Geotechnician; Materials Technician; Physical Science Technician; Soils Technician

Tasks

• Test and analyze samples to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus or testing equipment.
• Collect or prepare solid or fluid samples for analysis.
• Compile, log, or record testing or operational data for review and further analysis.
• Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps, or cross-sections.
• Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic, or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging, or underground mine survey programs.
• Prepare or review professional, technical, or other reports regarding sampling, testing, or recommendations of data analysis.
• Adjust or repair testing, electrical, or mechanical equipment or devices.
• Read and study reports in order to compile information and data for geological and geophysical prospecting.
• Interview individuals, and research public databases in order to obtain information.
• Plot information from aerial photographs, well logs, section descriptions, or other databases.
• Assemble, maintain, or distribute information for library or record systems.

Knowledge

• Computers and Electronics
• Engineering and Technology
• Mathematics
• English Language
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Geography

Skills

• Reading Comprehension
• Critical Thinking
• Writing
• Monitoring
• Active Listening
• Speaking

Abilities

• Written Comprehension
• Oral Comprehension
• Information Ordering
• Near Vision
• Oral Expression
• Written Expression
• Inductive Reasoning
• Deductive Reasoning
• Category Flexibility
• Speech Clarity
• Flexibility of Closure
• Speech Recognition
• Problem Sensitivity
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Perceptual Speed
• Selective Attention
• Far Vision