geochemist
Geochemists study the characteristics and chemical elements in minerals, rocks and soils, and how they interact with hydrological systems. They coordinate the collection of samples and indicate the suite of metals to be analysed.
Also called: geo-technician, consultant geochemist, petroleum technician, geoscience technician, oil geochemist, exploration geochemist, mining geochemist, environmental geochemist
- 16
- essential skills
- 7
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- hydrogeologist7 skills in common
- chemical metallurgist6 skills in common
- exploration geologist5 skills in common
- mine geologist5 skills in common
- process metallurgist5 skills in common
- drilling engineer4 skills in common
- environmental mining engineer4 skills in common
- oil and gas production manager4 skills in common
Essential skills
16- address problems critically
- communicate on minerals issues
- conduct environmental site assessments
- conduct laboratory chemical research on metals
- create GIS reports
- create thematic maps
- deal with pressure from unexpected circumstances
- ensure compliance with environmental legislation
- examine geochemical samples
- geographic information systems
- geology
- manipulate metal
- perform sample testing
- prepare samples for testing
- prepare scientific reports
- types of metal
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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