How do they match: Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

  • Drilling Fluids Specialist
  • Geophysical Support Specialist
  • Geoscience Specialist
  • Locator Specialist

  • 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.

  • Collect data on underground areas, such as reservoirs, that could be used in carbon sequestration operations.
  • Collect geological data from potential geothermal energy plant sites.
  • Compile data used to address environmental issues, such as the suitability of potential landfill sites.
  • Compile, log, or record testing or operational data for review and further analysis.
  • Evaluate and interpret core samples and cuttings, and other geological data used in prospecting for oil or gas.
  • Evaluate and interpret seismic data with the aid of computers.
  • Interview individuals, and research public databases in order to obtain information.
  • Operate or adjust equipment or apparatus used to obtain geological data.
  • Plan and direct activities of workers who operate equipment to collect data.
  • Plot information from aerial photographs, well logs, section descriptions, or other databases.
  • 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.
  • Record readings in order to compile data used in prospecting for oil or gas.
  • Set up or direct set-up of instruments used to collect geological data.

  • Analyze geological or geographical data.
  • Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists.
  • Collect archival data.
  • Collect environmental data or samples.
  • Collect geographical or geological field data.
  • Compile environmental or climatological data.
  • Compile geographic or related data.
  • Locate natural resources using geospatial or other environmental data.
  • Record research or operational data.