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