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Job Description
Measure, record, or evaluate geological data, using sonic, electronic, electrical, seismic, or gravity-measuring instruments to prospect for oil or gas. May collect or evaluate core samples or cuttings.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 19-4041.01
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Geophysical Data Technicians”.
Also Known As…
- Geophysical Data Technicians
- Technical Assistant
- Soils Technician
- Observer
- Geoscientist
- Geoscience Technician
- Geological Technician
- Geological E-Logger
- Field Engineer
- Exploration Manager
- Utility Locator
- Underground Utility Locator
- Technical Operator
- Surface Logging Systems Logger (SLS Logger)
- Sounding Device Operator
- Sensitometrist
- Seismometer Operator
- Seismographer
- Seismograph Supervisor
- Seismograph Recorder
- Seismograph Operator
- Seismograph Observer
- Seismograph Computer
- Seismograph Chief
- Seismic Prospecting Supervisor
- Seismic Prospecting Observer
- Seismic Plotter
- Seismic Observer
- Seismic Interpreter
- Seismic Computer
- Section Plotter Operator
- Scout Leaser
- Scout
- Petroleum Geologist
- Oil Well Directional Surveyor
- Oil Scout
- Oil Prospecting Observer
- Magnetometer Operator
- Magnetic Prospecting Supervisor
- Magnetic Prospecting Operator
- Magnetic Observer
- Magnetic Locater
- Locator Specialist
- Locator
- Line Locator
- Hydrographer
- Hydrogeologist
- Gravity Prospecting Supervisor
- Gravity Prospecting Operator
- Gravity Prospecting Observer
- Gravity Meter Operator
- Geotechnician
- Geoscience Specialist
- Geophysicist
- Geophysical Support Specialist
- Geophysical Prospector
- Geophysical Observer
- Geophysical E-Logger
- Geophysical Computer
- Geology Technician
- Geologist
- Geological Aide
- Field Scout
- Field Observer
- Electrolog Operator
- Electrical Prospecting Supervisor
- Electrical Prospecting Operator
- Electrical Prospecting Observer
- Electrical Logging Operator
- Electrical Logger
- Electric Well Logging Operator
- Echometer Engineer
Tasks for “Geotechnician”
- Supervise oil, water, or gas well-drilling activities.
- Diagnose or repair malfunctioning instruments or equipment, using manufacturers' manuals and hand tools.
- Collect geological data from potential geothermal energy plant sites.
- Collect data on underground areas, such as reservoirs, that could be used in carbon sequestration operations.
- Interview individuals, and research public databases in order to obtain information.
- Measure geological characteristics used in prospecting for oil or gas, using measuring instruments.
- Collect samples or cuttings, using equipment or hand tools.
- Plan and direct activities of workers who operate equipment to collect data.
- Apply new technologies, such as improved seismic imaging techniques, to locate untapped oil or natural gas deposits.
- Read and study reports in order to compile information and data for geological and geophysical prospecting.
- Prepare and attach packing instructions to shipping containers.
- Create photographic recordings of information, using equipment.
- Assemble, maintain, or distribute information for library or record systems.
- Evaluate and interpret core samples and cuttings, and other geological data used in prospecting for oil or gas.
- Compile data used to address environmental issues, such as the suitability of potential landfill sites.
- Develop and design packing materials and handling procedures for shipping of objects.
- 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.
- Operate or adjust equipment or apparatus used to obtain geological data.
- Conduct geophysical surveys of potential sites for wind farms or solar installations to determine their suitability.
- Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps, or cross-sections.
Related Technology & Tools
- Laptop computers
- Laboratory sieves
- Laboratory pulverizers
- Carbon hydrogen nitrogen CHN analyzers
- Rock picks
- Stadia rods
- Total sulfur analyzers
- Hydraulic vibracorers
- Portable dataloggers
- Earth drills
- Jaw crushers
- Pocket transits
- Hand levels
- Personal computers
- Gravitational field indicators
- Sample microsplitters
- Hand lenses
- Electronic digital theodolites
- Hand augers
- Rock saws
- Survey altimeters
- Proton magnetometers
- Electronic digital levels
- Planimeters
- Groundwater sampling peristaltic pumps
- Terrain conductivity meters
- Calorimeters
- Fourier transfer infrared FTIR spectrometers
- Clinometers
- Sieve shakers
- Ground penetrating radar GPR systems
- Magnetometers
- Power rock coring drills
- 35 millimeter cameras
- Directional compasses
- Geological hammers
- Laser rangefinders
- Water sampling bailers
- Digital hydrometers
- Total stations
- Digital cameras
- Soil core samplers
- Laboratory drying ovens
- Desktop computers
- Surveillance binoculars
- Global positioning system GPS receivers
- Electronic distance meters
- Scientific calculators
- Abney levels
- Digital seismographs
- Soil augers
- Geographic information system GIS software
- Leica Geosystems ERDAS IMAGINE
- Midland Valley 2DMove
- Techsia Techlog
- Clark Labs IDRISI Andes
- IHS PETRA
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Dynamic Graphics EarthVision
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Surface III
- Halliburton ProMAX
- Microsoft Office
- Database software
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- SAP BusinessObjects Crystal Reports
- Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
- Golden Software Surfer
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Landmark SeisWorks
- Petroleum Software Technologies
- Microsoft Access
- Juniper Systems LandMark Mobile
- Seismic Micro-Technology KINGDOM
- Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
- Parallel Geoscience SPW
- Geographic resources analysis support system GRASS
- Landmark GeoGraphix
- petroWEB Global Seismic Library
- Schlumberger GeoFrame