How do they match: Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

  • Drilling Fluids Specialist
  • Gas Analyst
  • Gas Prover
  • Gas Tester
  • Gasoline Tester
  • Oil Analyst
  • Oil Field Tester
  • Oil Laboratory Analyst
  • Oil Prospecting Observer
  • Oil Scout
  • Oil Tester
  • Oil Well Directional Surveyor
  • Oil Well Logger
  • Oil and Gas Exploration Technician
  • Ore Tester
  • Directional Drill Locator
  • Directional Drill Operator

  • 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.

  • Apply new technologies, such as improved seismic imaging techniques, to locate untapped oil or natural gas deposits.
  • Evaluate and interpret core samples and cuttings, and other geological data used in prospecting for oil or gas.
  • Measure geological characteristics used in prospecting for oil or gas, using measuring instruments.
  • Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic, or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging, or underground mine survey programs.
  • Record readings in order to compile data used in prospecting for oil or gas.
  • Supervise well exploration, drilling activities, or well completions.