How do they match: 19-4043.00 - 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.

Apply new technologies, such as improved seismic imaging techniques, to locate untapped oil or natural gas deposits.
Collect geological data from potential geothermal energy plant sites.
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.
Operate or adjust equipment or apparatus used to obtain geological data.
Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic, or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging, or underground mine survey programs.
Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps, or cross-sections.
Prepare or review professional, technical, or other reports regarding sampling, testing, or recommendations of data analysis.
Read and study reports in order to compile information and data for geological and geophysical prospecting.
Set up or direct set-up of instruments used to collect geological data.

How do they match: Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians