How do they match: Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

  • Ore Tester
  • Oil and Gas Exploration Technician

  • 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.

  • Create photographic recordings of information, using equipment.
  • Plot information from aerial photographs, well logs, section descriptions, or other databases.

  • Document events or evidence, using photographic or audiovisual equipment.