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Job Description
Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth's internal composition, atmospheres, oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, crystallographers, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 19-2042.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 106,390.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 51.00
- Currently, there are 30,420 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers”.
Also Known As…
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
- Petroleum Geologist
- Mine Geologist
- Geoscientist
- Geophysicist
- Geologist
- Geological Specialist
- Exploration Geologist
- Environmental Protection Geologist
- Engineering Geologist
- Volcanologist
- Stratigrapher
- Soils Engineer
- Seismologist
- Sedimentationist
- Research Geologist
- Prospector
- Project Geophysicist
- Project Geologist
- Petrophysicist
- Petrologist
- Petrographer
- Paleontologist
- Oceanologist
- Mineralogist
- Micro Paleontologist
- Marine Geologist
- Invertebrate Paleontologist
- Hydrogeologist
- Geophysical Prospector
- Geophysical Laboratory Supervisor
- Geophysical Laboratory Director
- Geomorphologist
- Geomagnetist
- Geological Scout
- Geodesist
- Geochemist
- Field Geologist
- Environmental Geologist
- Environmental Field Office Manager
- Environmental Consultant
- Development Geologist
- Crystallographer
- Core Analyst
- Core Analysis Operator
Tasks for “Project Geologist”
- Investigate the composition, structure, or history of the Earth's crust through the collection, examination, measurement, or classification of soils, minerals, rocks, or fossil remains.
- Determine methods to incorporate geo-methane or methane hydrates into global energy production or evaluate the potential environmental impacts of such incorporation.
- Conduct geological or geophysical studies to provide information for use in regional development, site selection, or development of public works projects.
- Develop strategies for more environmentally friendly resource extraction and reclamation.
- Identify risks for natural disasters, such as mudslides, earthquakes, or volcanic eruptions.
- Identify possible sites for carbon sequestration projects.
- Analyze and interpret geological data, using computer software.
- Design geological mine maps, monitor mine structural integrity, or advise and monitor mining crews.
- Inspect construction projects to analyze engineering problems, using test equipment or drilling machinery.
- Review environmental cleanup work plans to determine the effectiveness of the remedial activities for mitigating soil or groundwater contamination.
- Advise construction firms or government agencies on dam or road construction, foundation design, land use, or resource management.
- Locate and review research articles or environmental, historical, or technical reports.
- Identify deposits of construction materials suitable for use as concrete aggregates, road fill, or in other applications.
- Prepare geological maps, cross-sectional diagrams, charts, or reports concerning mineral extraction, land use, or resource management, using results of fieldwork or laboratory research.
- Locate and estimate probable natural gas, oil, or mineral ore deposits or underground water resources, using aerial photographs, charts, or research or survey results.
- Locate potential sources of geothermal energy.
- Analyze and interpret geological, geochemical, or geophysical information from sources such as survey data, well logs, bore holes, or aerial photos.
- Plan or conduct geological, geochemical, or geophysical field studies or surveys, sample collection, or drilling and testing programs used to collect data for research or application.
- Assess ground or surface water movement to provide advice regarding issues such as waste management, route and site selection, or the restoration of contaminated sites.
- Test industrial diamonds or abrasives, soil, or rocks to determine their geological characteristics, using optical, x-ray, heat, acid, or precision instruments.
- Research ways to reduce the ecological footprint of increasingly prevalent megacities.
- Identify new sources for Platinum Group Elements necessary for industrial uses, such as automotive fuel cells or pollution abatement systems.
- Develop ways to capture or use gases that are currently burned off as waste during oil production processes.
- Research geomechanical or geochemical processes to be used in carbon sequestration projects.
- Determine ways to mitigate the negative consequences of mineral dust dispersion.
- Communicate geological findings by writing research papers, participating in conferences, or teaching geological science at universities.
- Develop applied software for the analysis and interpretation of geological data.
- Measure characteristics of the Earth, such as gravity or magnetic fields, using equipment such as seismographs, gravimeters, torsion balances, or magnetometers.
- Study historical climate change indicators found in locations such as ice sheets or rock formations to develop models related to current climate changes.
- Collaborate with medical or health researchers to address health problems related to geological materials or processes.
- Provide advice on the safe siting of new nuclear reactor projects or methods of nuclear waste management.
Related Technology & Tools
- Electrical conductivity meters
- Thermistor chains
- Brunauer-Emmett-Teller BET surface area analyzers
- Agitators
- Axes
- Thermal specimen demagnitizers
- Carbon analyzers
- Isodynamic separators
- Illuminated microscopes
- Vertical sketchmasters
- All terrain vehicles ATV
- X ray fluorescence XRF lead detectors
- Drying ovens
- Borehole cameras
- Sediment piston corers
- Plankton nets
- Desktop computers
- Mapping scale sets
- Optical compound microscopes
- Fume hoods
- Water current meters
- Magnetic susceptibility measurement systems
- Laboratory rock pulverizers
- Mechanical earth drills
- Earth resistivity meters
- Digital cameras
- Automated core analysis systems
- X ray fluorescence spectrometers
- Electron microprobes
- Sieve shakers
- Microgravimeters
- Short-range radar equipment
- Triple beam balances
- Electronic bench scales
- Rangefinders
- Atomic absorption AA spectrophotometers
- Digitizing tablets
- Penetrometers
- Video microscopes
- Fluid inclusion microscopes
- Notebook computers
- Mass spectrometers
- Altimeters
- Towed sonars
- Tube samplers
- Digital alkalinity titrators
- Pocket transits
- Geological compasses
- Biological dredges
- Pry bars
- Microsplitters
- Rock magnetometers
- Seismic activity recorders
- Gamma ray scintillometers
- Degaussing wands
- Polarizing microscopes
- Roto torque mixers
- Gamma ray spectrometers
- Cathodoluminescence scopes
- Mercury analyzers
- Rock saws
- Ion chromatographs
- Colorimeters
- Hydraulic earth drills
- Stereo microscopes
- Mobile wireless handheld communication devices
- Dessicators
- Temperature profile recorders
- Digital seismographs
- Multibeam echosounders
- Digitizers
- Microscope slides
- Sand grain size gauges
- Digital map measurers
- Chisel hammers
- Geo/paleo picks
- One-atmosphere furnaces
- Soft face hammers
- Vibrating sample magnetometers
- Petrographic microscopes
- Total stations
- Scanners
- Rotoevaporators
- Abney levels
- Portable organic vapor analyzers
- Water sampler bottles
- Large-format plotters
- Protractors
- Sun compasses
- Mapping dividers
- Long range radar equipment
- Laser printers
- Fusion fluxes
- Geological stratum compasses
- Laser rangefinders
- Stereoscopes
- Hand levels
- Argon plasma atomic emission spectroscopes
- Motorized mortars/pestles
- Computed tomography CT scanners
- Electronic toploading balances
- Submicron particle size analyzers
- Laser theodolites
- Mainframe computers
- Analog map measurers
- Ultraviolet UV lamps
- Pneumatic airscribes
- Powered rock-coring drills
- Electron microscopes
- Radiation detectors
- Jaw crushers
- Sediment samplers
- Test sieves
- Hand magnifying lenses
- Reverse osmosis systems
- Underwater sediment bearing strength probes
- Electrical conductivity cells
- Tree corers
- Planimeters
- Bottom sampling equipment
- Core splitters
- Geophones
- X ray diffractometers
- Impulse magnetizers
- Chromatographic scanners
- Soil samplers
- Soil augers
- Rock chisels
- Water level recorders
- Side scan sonars
- pH meters
- Alternating field demagnitizers
- Ground penetrating radar GPR
- Personal computers
- Global positioning system GPS receivers
- Centrifuges
- Seismographs
- High temperature laboratory ovens
- Gravity meters
- Crack hammers
- Dissolved oxygen meters
- Tubular water samplers
- Seismic stations
- Pocket magnetic susceptibility meters
- Echosounders
- Magnetic susceptibility/temperature systems
- Clinometers
- Rock picks
- Magnetic susceptibility/anisotropy systems
- Winches
- Ultrasonic sieve cleaners
- Underwater cameras
- Rotary grinders
- Upperspace DesignCAD
- RockWare Grav2Dc
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- Starpint Software Super Slug
- Gemcom Surpac
- MHC Document Express
- Evolution Computing FastCAD
- RockWare Potent
- Data logger software
- CrystalMaker
- PaleoMag
- RockWare ChemFlux
- Systat Software SigmaStat
- Hydrogeology Basin2
- Interpex IXID
- Paleontological Statistics PAST
- RockWare QuickSyn
- Geographic resources analysis support system GRASS
- Terrain surface mapping software
- Groundwater Vistas
- Bilko
- ESRI ArcIMS
- Compass Software
- SACLANTCEN
- Golden Software Surfer (map creation feature)
- Geostatistics software GS+
- Clover Technology GALENA
- Geosoft Oasis montaj
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- PolyMap
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Multivariate statistical program MVSP software
- GeoPLUS Petra
- Geospatial data abstraction library GDAL
- ACD Systems Canvas
- Gemcom GEMS
- Aquifer test software
- Atoll GeoCAD
- TECHBASE
- GeoGraphix
- PaleoTax
- Triton Elics International SeaClass
- Intergraph ImageStation Stereo Softcopy Kit SSK
- MIT OASES
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Email software
- EPIC GIS
- Seismic visualization software
- RockWare MicroMODEL
- MapInfo Professional
- MICRODEM
- Trimble Terramodel
- Groundwater modeling system GMS
- Upperspace ModelCAD
- Data mining software
- RSI ENVI
- RockWare VEGO
- RockWare FIRSTPIX
- MineGeo software
- HydroSOLVE AQTESOLV
- Waterloo Hydrogeologic AquaChem
- Waterloo Hydrogeologic FlowPath II
- RockWare WinSism
- OriginLab Origin
- Scientific Software Group ChemPoint/ChemStat
- Schlumberger Inside Reality
- National Geophysical Data Center GEODAS
- Maptek Vulcan
- Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
- Seismic Micro-Technology KINGDOM
- Alara CRystalView
- Microsoft Word
- RockWare Plan
- PowerCAD
- Midland Valley 3DMove
- Geosoft DAP server
- Leica Geosystems ERDAS IMAGINE
- Golden Software Surfer (graphics or photo imaging feature)
- Internet browser software
- Socorro Scientific Software Refract2K
- IRIS Seismic Processing Workshop
- Scientific Software Group FEFLOW
- RockWare Jlog
- RockWare RockWorks
- Enigma software
- RSI interactive data language IDL software
- Paradigm SKUA-GOCAD
- StrainSim
- RockWare GeoTrig
- RockWare GRADIX
- RockWare RockPack III
- ChemStat
- SeeByte SeeTrack
- Gresens 92
- Scientific Software Group SVHeat
- Well logging software
- Scientific Software Group Infinite Extent
- ERDAS ER Mapper
- Rockware CrossLog
- SAS
- RockWare Geochemist's Workbench GWB
- Microsoft Excel
- Earthworks MaxiPit
- EarthSoft EQuIS Geology
- IHS Energy PowerTools
- RockWare DepthCon2000
- Evolution Computing EasyCAD
- MJ Systems Logsleuth
- RockWare Stratbugs
- EasySolve Software SizePerm
- Field data recorder software
- GeoModel
- Parameter Estimation PEST
- MySQL
- MineSight
- Bentley Systems gINT
- Shape software
- ESRI ArcView
- OpenOffice.org
- Laboratory information management system LIMS
- Red Rock DeltaGraph
- Geostatistical modeling GSTAT software
- Landmark VIP
- RockWare Erupt
- Seismic interpretation software
- Geo-Logic Systems LithoTect Interpreter
- EarthWorks Downhole Explorer
- ESRI ArcInfo
- BOSS Didger
- Microsoft Office
- Solvcalv
- RockWare Visual STUNT