How do they match: Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

  • Directional Drill Locator
  • Directional Drill Operator
  • Drilling Fluids Specialist
  • Oil Well Directional Surveyor

  • 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.

  • Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic, or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging, or underground mine survey programs.
  • Plan and direct activities of workers who operate equipment to collect data.
  • Set up or direct set-up of instruments used to collect geological data.
  • Supervise well exploration, drilling activities, or well completions.

  • Direct natural resources extraction projects.
  • Direct technical activities or operations.