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.

120 alternate job titles:

Acid Tester Chalk Tester Construction Material Technician Construction Materials Field Technician (Construction Materials Field Tech) Construction Materials Technician (Construction Materials Tech) Construction Materials Testing Technician (Construction Materials Testing Tech) Core Inspector Crude Tester Directional Drill Locator Directional Drill Operator Drilling Fluids Specialist Echometer Engineer Electric Well Logging Operator Electrical Logger Electrical Logging Operator Electrical Prospecting Observer Electrical Prospecting Operator Electrolog Operator Electron Microprobe Operator Environmental Field Services Technician Environmental Sampling Technician Extractions Technologist Field Construction Materials Technician Field Construction Materials Testing Technician Field Evaluator Field Geotechnical Technician Field Observer Field Scout Field Tester Gas Analyst Gas Prover Gas Tester Gasoline Tester Geological Aide Geological E-Logger Geological Sample Tester Geological Technician Geology Associate Geology Technician Geophysical Computer Geophysical E-Logger Geophysical Prospector Geophysical Support Specialist Geoscience Specialist Geoscience Technician Geospatial Technician Geotechnical Field Technician (Geotechnical Field Tech) Geotechnical Properties Technician Geotechnical Technician Geotechnician Gravity Meter Operator Gravity Prospecting Observer Gravity Prospecting Operator Laboratory Assistant Laboratory Technician Laboratory Worker Line Locator Locater Locater Operator Locater Technician Locator Locator Specialist Magnetic Locater Magnetic Observer Magnetic Prospecting Operator Magnetometer Operator Material Handling Technician Material Technician Materials Management Technician Materials Technician Materials Testing Technician Meter Operator Mineral Technologist Mining Technician Mud Analysis Operator Mud Analysis Well-Logging Operator Mud Logger Observer Oil Analyst Oil and Gas Exploration Technician Oil Field Tester Oil Laboratory Analyst Oil Prospecting Observer Oil Scout Oil Tester Oil Well Directional Surveyor Oil Well Logger Ore Tester Petroleum Analyst Petroleum Refinery Tester Petroleum Technician Physical Science Technician Quality Control Technician (QC Technician) Research Associate Scout Leaser Section Plotter Operator Seismic Computer Seismic Interpreter Seismic Observer Seismic Plotter Seismic Prospecting Observer Seismograph Computer Seismograph Observer Seismograph Operator Seismograph Recorder Seismographer Seismometer Operator Sensitometrist Soils Technician Sounding Device Operator Surface Logging Systems Logger (SLS Logger) Technical Operator Temperature Logging Operator Test Engine Evaluator Test Engine Operator Test Evaluator Test Technician Tester Well Logger Well Tester
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Salary Information

Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians: $48,390 (median) per year.

Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company


Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

Task Description Category
Analyze geological samples. Analysis
Record research or operational data. Analysis
Research geological features or processes. Analysis
Analyze geological or geographical data. Analysis
Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities. Analysis
Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists. Analysis
Collect samples for analysis or testing. General
Prepare maps. General
Calibrate scientific or technical equipment. General
Collect archival data. General
Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys. General
Compile geographic or related data. General
Operate laboratory or field equipment. General
Set up laboratory or field equipment. General
Direct technical activities or operations. General
Document events or evidence, using photographic or audiovisual equipment. General
Locate natural resources using geospatial or other environmental data. General
Direct natural resources extraction projects. General
Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning. General
Collect environmental data or samples. General
Collect geographical or geological field data. General
Compile environmental or climatological data. General
Survey land or properties. General
Maintain laboratory or technical equipment. Maintenance
Supervise scientific or technical personnel. Management
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    Technology Requirements

    Technology Description
    Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software
    Microsoft Office software Office suite software
    Microsoft Outlook Electronic mail software
    Adobe Illustrator Graphics or photo imaging software
    Autodesk AutoCAD Computer aided design CAD software
    Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation software
    Microsoft Word Word processing software
    SAP software Enterprise resource planning ERP software
    Clark Labs IDRISI Andes Map creation software
    Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite Graphics or photo imaging software
    Dynamic Graphics EarthVision Computer aided design CAD software
    Geographic resources analysis support system GRASS Map creation software
    Global positioning system GPS software Mobile location based services software
    Golden Software Surfer Map creation software
    Halliburton ProMAX Analytical or scientific software
    IHS Petra Analytical or scientific software
    Inventory management systems Inventory management software
    Juniper Systems LandMark Mobile Mobile location based services software
    Landmark Graphics GeoGraphix Analytical or scientific software
    Landmark SeisWorks Analytical or scientific software
    Leica Geosystems ERDAS IMAGINE Map creation software
    Martin D Adamiker's TruFlite Map creation software
    Midland Valley 2DMove Computer aided design CAD software
    Parallel Geoscience SPW Analytical or scientific software
    Petroleum Software Technologies Analytical or scientific software
    Schlumberger GeoFrame Analytical or scientific software
    Seismic Micro-Technology KINGDOM Analytical or scientific software
    Surface III Map creation software
    Techsia Techlog Analytical or scientific software
    petroWEB Global Seismic Library Analytical or scientific software
    ESRI ArcGIS software Geographic information system
    Geographic information system GIS systems Geographic information system
    Geographic information system GIS software Geographic information system
    Microsoft Access Data base user interface and query software
    Database software Data base user interface and query software
    SAP BusinessObjects Crystal Reports Data base reporting software
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      Relevant Certifications

      Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:

      Certification Issuing Organization Practice Test
      ArcGIS Desktop Entry 10.4 Environmental Systems Research Institute Not Available
      ArcGIS Desktop Entry 10.5 Environmental Systems Research Institute Not Available
      Certified Coal Geologist American Association of Petroleum Geologists Not Available
      Certified Petroleum Geophysicist American Association of Petroleum Geologists Not Available
      NSPS - THSOA Certified Hydrographer National Society of Professional Surveyors Not Available
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