Career Details :: Geological Data Technicians
Description
Measure, record, and evaluate geological data, using sonic, electronic, electrical, seismic, or gravity-measuring instruments to prospect for oil or gas. May collect and evaluate core samples and cuttings.
Experience
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Education
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.
Training
Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.
Tasks
- Measures geological characteristics used in prospecting for oil or gas, using measuring instruments.
- Records readings to obtain data used in prospecting for oil or gas.
- Evaluates and interprets core samples and cuttings and other geological data used in prospecting for oil or gas.
- Reads and studies reports to compile information and data for geological and geophysical prospecting.
- Collects samples and cuttings, using equipment and hand tools.
- Sets up, or directs setup, of instruments used to collect geological data.
- Prepares and attaches packing instructions to shipping container.
- Develops and designs packing materials and handling procedures for shipping of objects.
- Diagnoses and repairs malfunctioning instruments and equipment, using manufacturers' manuals and hand tools.
- Develops and prints photographic recordings of information, using equipment.
- Plans and directs activities of workers who operate equipment to collect data, or operates equipment.
- Assembles, maintains, and distributes information for library or record system.
- Interviews individuals and researches public databases to obtain information
- Operates and adjusts equipment and apparatus to obtain geological data.
Related Careers
- Geological Sample Test Technicians
- Optical Instrument Assemblers
- Petroleum Refinery and Control Panel Operators
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers
Important Abilities
General Work Activities
- Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
- Analyzing Data or Information
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Processing Information
Important Skills
Frequent Work Context
- Consequence of Error
- Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Job-Required Social Interaction
- Frustrating Circumstances
- Degree of Automation
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