- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Test or analyze geological samples, crude oil, or minerals to detect presence of petroleum, gas, or mineral deposits indicating potential for exploration or production or to determine physical or chemical properties to ensure that products meet quality standards.
Geological Sample Test Technicians spend a lot of their time Processing Information. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Inductive Reasoning, and Deductive Reasoning. Geological Sample Test Technicians are typically characterized as being Realistic and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Mathematics, Chemistry, and Mechanical and are skilled at Critical Thinking and Reading Comprehension.
Work Activities
Processing Information
Analyzing Data or Information
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Thinking Creatively
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Scheduling Work and Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Documenting/Recording Information
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Getting Information
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Controlling Machines and Processes
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Interacting With Computers
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Performing General Physical Activities
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Performing Administrative Activities
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Assisting and Caring for Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Training and Teaching Others
Developing and Building Teams
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Selling or Influencing Others
Staffing Organizational Units
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Category Flexibility
Flexibility of Closure
Near Vision
Written Comprehension
Information Ordering
Number Facility
Problem Sensitivity
Written Expression
Mathematical Reasoning
Far Vision
Visualization
Perceptual Speed
Visual Color Discrimination
Fluency of Ideas
Speed of Closure
Control Precision
Finger Dexterity
Originality
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Speech Clarity
Selective Attention
Speech Recognition
Reaction Time
Manual Dexterity
Auditory Attention
Trunk Strength
Depth Perception
Static Strength
Memorization
Rate Control
Time Sharing
Multilimb Coordination
Extent Flexibility
Response Orientation
Hearing Sensitivity
Gross Body Coordination
Speed of Limb Movement
Peripheral Vision
Wrist-Finger Speed
Spatial Orientation
Stamina
Glare Sensitivity
Dynamic Strength
Sound Localization
Gross Body Equilibrium
Night Vision
Interests
Realistic
Investigative
Conventional
Enterprising
Artistic
Social
Knowledge
Mathematics
Chemistry
Mechanical
Computers and Electronics
Clerical
Geography
Physics
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Engineering and Technology
Production and Processing
Education and Training
Administration and Management
Design
Law and Government
Sales and Marketing
Public Safety and Security
Transportation
Personnel and Human Resources
Building and Construction
Psychology
Biology
Communications and Media
Economics and Accounting
Telecommunications
Foreign Language
History and Archeology
Medicine and Dentistry
Sociology and Anthropology
Wages
California
$81,450
Alaska
$65,750
Colorado
$63,820
Wyoming
$62,160
Louisiana
$61,120
Arkansas
$55,600
New Jersey
$53,420
Massachusetts
$52,680
New Mexico
$51,600
Texas
$50,290
New York
$49,100
West Virginia
$49,030
Ohio
$47,830
Kansas
$47,810
Oklahoma
$47,760
Georgia
$46,840
Mississippi
$46,060
Nevada
$45,700
Montana
$45,460
Alabama
$45,310
Michigan
$43,850
Pennsylvania
$43,790
Washington
$42,880
South Carolina
$42,530
Hawaii
$42,490
Florida
$39,660
Virginia
$39,580
Arizona
$39,370
Tennessee
$36,710
Utah
$34,820
Skills
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Mathematics
Monitoring
Science
Coordination
Judgment and Decision Making
Operation Monitoring
Writing
Active Learning
Management of Personnel Resources
Speaking
Quality Control Analysis
Repairing
Equipment Selection
Troubleshooting
Equipment Maintenance
Operation and Control
Complex Problem Solving
Instructing
Active Listening
Systems Analysis
Learning Strategies
Systems Evaluation
Social Perceptiveness
Time Management
Service Orientation
Negotiation
Operations Analysis
Persuasion
Management of Material Resources
Programming
Management of Financial Resources
Technology Design
Work Values
Support
Relationships
Independence
Achievement
Working Conditions
Recognition
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Integrity
Initiative
Adaptability/Flexibility
Independence
Cooperation
Leadership
Concern for Others
Achievement/Effort
Analytical Thinking
Persistence
Self Control
Stress Tolerance
Innovation
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Freedom to Make Decisions
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Contact With Others
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Work With Work Group or Team
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Frequency of Decision Making
Electronic Mail
Consequence of Error
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Contaminants
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Time Pressure
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Letters and Memos
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Spend Time Standing
Coordinate or Lead Others
Spend Time Sitting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With External Customers
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Physical Proximity
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Spend Time Walking and Running
Duration of Typical Work Week
Exposed to Radiation
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Degree of Automation
Level of Competition
Frequency of Conflict Situations
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Work Schedules
Public Speaking
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Disease or Infections
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Every day-
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Electronic Mail
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Radiation
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to High Places
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Outdoors, Under Cover
Public Speaking
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
-Never-
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Public Speaking
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to High Places
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Conflict Situations
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Electronic Mail
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Face-to-Face Discussions
Letters and Memos
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Time Pressure
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to High Places
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Radiation
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Telephone
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Electronic Mail
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Public Speaking
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Telephone
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Outdoors, Under Cover
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Public Speaking
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Frequency of Decision Making
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to High Places
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Contaminants
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Time Pressure
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Letters and Memos
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Test and analyze samples in order to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus and testing equipment.
Collect and prepare solid and fluid samples for analysis.
Assemble, operate, and maintain field and laboratory testing, measuring, and mechanical equipment, working as part of a crew when required.
Compile and record testing and operational data for review and further analysis.
Adjust and repair testing, electrical, and mechanical equipment and devices.
- Importance Supplemental-
Supervise well exploration and drilling activities, and well completions.
Inspect engines for wear and defective parts, using equipment and measuring devices.
Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps, and cross sections.
Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging or underground mine survey programs.
Plot information from aerial photographs, well logs, section descriptions, and other databases.
Assess the environmental impacts of development projects on subsurface materials.
Collaborate with hydro-geologists in order to evaluate groundwater and well circulation.
Prepare, transcribe, and/or analyze seismic, gravimetric, well log or other geophysical and survey data.
Participate in the evaluation of possible mining locations.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Adjust and repair testing, electrical, and mechanical equipment and devices.
Compile and record testing and operational data for review and further analysis.
Collect and prepare solid and fluid samples for analysis.
Test and analyze samples in order to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus and testing equipment.
Assemble, operate, and maintain field and laboratory testing, measuring, and mechanical equipment, working as part of a crew when required.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps, and cross sections.
Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging or underground mine survey programs.
Prepare, transcribe, and/or analyze seismic, gravimetric, well log or other geophysical and survey data.
Plot information from aerial photographs, well logs, section descriptions, and other databases.
Participate in the evaluation of possible mining locations.
Supervise well exploration and drilling activities, and well completions.
Inspect engines for wear and defective parts, using equipment and measuring devices.
Collaborate with hydro-geologists in order to evaluate groundwater and well circulation.
Assess the environmental impacts of development projects on subsurface materials.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Compile and record testing and operational data for review and further analysis.
Adjust and repair testing, electrical, and mechanical equipment and devices.
Collect and prepare solid and fluid samples for analysis.
Assemble, operate, and maintain field and laboratory testing, measuring, and mechanical equipment, working as part of a crew when required.
Test and analyze samples in order to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus and testing equipment.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps, and cross sections.
Prepare, transcribe, and/or analyze seismic, gravimetric, well log or other geophysical and survey data.
Plot information from aerial photographs, well logs, section descriptions, and other databases.
Collaborate with hydro-geologists in order to evaluate groundwater and well circulation.
Participate in the evaluation of possible mining locations.
Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging or underground mine survey programs.
Assess the environmental impacts of development projects on subsurface materials.
Supervise well exploration and drilling activities, and well completions.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Assemble, operate, and maintain field and laboratory testing, measuring, and mechanical equipment, working as part of a crew when required.
Test and analyze samples in order to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus and testing equipment.
Collect and prepare solid and fluid samples for analysis.
Compile and record testing and operational data for review and further analysis.
Adjust and repair testing, electrical, and mechanical equipment and devices.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Inspect engines for wear and defective parts, using equipment and measuring devices.
Supervise well exploration and drilling activities, and well completions.
Assess the environmental impacts of development projects on subsurface materials.
Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps, and cross sections.
Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging or underground mine survey programs.
Plot information from aerial photographs, well logs, section descriptions, and other databases.
Prepare, transcribe, and/or analyze seismic, gravimetric, well log or other geophysical and survey data.
Collaborate with hydro-geologists in order to evaluate groundwater and well circulation.
Participate in the evaluation of possible mining locations.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Adjust and repair testing, electrical, and mechanical equipment and devices.
Compile and record testing and operational data for review and further analysis.
Assemble, operate, and maintain field and laboratory testing, measuring, and mechanical equipment, working as part of a crew when required.
Collect and prepare solid and fluid samples for analysis.
Test and analyze samples in order to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus and testing equipment.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Assess the environmental impacts of development projects on subsurface materials.
Participate in the evaluation of possible mining locations.
Supervise well exploration and drilling activities, and well completions.
Inspect engines for wear and defective parts, using equipment and measuring devices.
Plot information from aerial photographs, well logs, section descriptions, and other databases.
Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps, and cross sections.
Collaborate with hydro-geologists in order to evaluate groundwater and well circulation.
Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging or underground mine survey programs.
Prepare, transcribe, and/or analyze seismic, gravimetric, well log or other geophysical and survey data.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Compile and record testing and operational data for review and further analysis.
Assemble, operate, and maintain field and laboratory testing, measuring, and mechanical equipment, working as part of a crew when required.
Test and analyze samples in order to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus and testing equipment.
Collect and prepare solid and fluid samples for analysis.
Adjust and repair testing, electrical, and mechanical equipment and devices.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Plot information from aerial photographs, well logs, section descriptions, and other databases.
Prepare, transcribe, and/or analyze seismic, gravimetric, well log or other geophysical and survey data.
Collaborate with hydro-geologists in order to evaluate groundwater and well circulation.
Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps, and cross sections.
Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging or underground mine survey programs.
Inspect engines for wear and defective parts, using equipment and measuring devices.
Supervise well exploration and drilling activities, and well completions.
Participate in the evaluation of possible mining locations.
Assess the environmental impacts of development projects on subsurface materials.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Adjust and repair testing, electrical, and mechanical equipment and devices.
Collect and prepare solid and fluid samples for analysis.
Assemble, operate, and maintain field and laboratory testing, measuring, and mechanical equipment, working as part of a crew when required.
Compile and record testing and operational data for review and further analysis.
Test and analyze samples in order to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus and testing equipment.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Assess the environmental impacts of development projects on subsurface materials.
Supervise well exploration and drilling activities, and well completions.
Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging or underground mine survey programs.
Participate in the evaluation of possible mining locations.
Prepare, transcribe, and/or analyze seismic, gravimetric, well log or other geophysical and survey data.
Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps, and cross sections.
Plot information from aerial photographs, well logs, section descriptions, and other databases.
Collaborate with hydro-geologists in order to evaluate groundwater and well circulation.
Inspect engines for wear and defective parts, using equipment and measuring devices.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Test and analyze samples in order to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus and testing equipment.
Adjust and repair testing, electrical, and mechanical equipment and devices.
Collect and prepare solid and fluid samples for analysis.
Assemble, operate, and maintain field and laboratory testing, measuring, and mechanical equipment, working as part of a crew when required.
Compile and record testing and operational data for review and further analysis.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging or underground mine survey programs.
Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps, and cross sections.
Prepare, transcribe, and/or analyze seismic, gravimetric, well log or other geophysical and survey data.
Assess the environmental impacts of development projects on subsurface materials.
Inspect engines for wear and defective parts, using equipment and measuring devices.
Plot information from aerial photographs, well logs, section descriptions, and other databases.
Collaborate with hydro-geologists in order to evaluate groundwater and well circulation.
Participate in the evaluation of possible mining locations.
Supervise well exploration and drilling activities, and well completions.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Assemble, operate, and maintain field and laboratory testing, measuring, and mechanical equipment, working as part of a crew when required.
Adjust and repair testing, electrical, and mechanical equipment and devices.
Test and analyze samples in order to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus and testing equipment.
Collect and prepare solid and fluid samples for analysis.
Compile and record testing and operational data for review and further analysis.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Collaborate with hydro-geologists in order to evaluate groundwater and well circulation.
Participate in the evaluation of possible mining locations.
Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging or underground mine survey programs.
Prepare, transcribe, and/or analyze seismic, gravimetric, well log or other geophysical and survey data.
Assess the environmental impacts of development projects on subsurface materials.
Supervise well exploration and drilling activities, and well completions.
Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps, and cross sections.
Inspect engines for wear and defective parts, using equipment and measuring devices.
Plot information from aerial photographs, well logs, section descriptions, and other databases.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-On-the-Job Training-
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree