geology technician
Geology technicians assist in all the activities carried out by geologists. Under the supervision of geologists, they collect materials, carry out research and study the samples collected from the Earth. Geology technicians assist in determining the value of the land for oil or gas exploration. They perform various technical activities, including collecting samples during geochemical surveys, working on drill sites, and participating in geophysical surveys and geological studies.
Also called: mining technician, geoscience technician, minerals survey technician, geological technician, geophysical technician, geological and petroleum technician, geo-mechanics technician, geophysical data technician
- 23
- essential skills
- 35
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- geologistWhat changes?12 skills in common
- mineralogist9 skills in common
- analytical chemist7 skills in common
- astronomer7 skills in common
- oceanographer7 skills in common
- physicist7 skills in common
- seismologist6 skills in common
- statistician6 skills in common
Essential skills
23- apply safety procedures in laboratory
- apply scientific methods
- apply statistical analysis techniques
- assist scientific research
- cartography
- collect geological data
- collect samples
- collect samples for analysis
- conduct field work
- execute analytical mathematical calculations
- geological time scale
- mathematics
- operate scientific measuring equipment
- percolation
- perform sample testing
- prepare samples for testing
- prepare scientific reports
- record test data
- scientific research methodology
- statistics
- test raw minerals
- work ergonomically
- write production reports
Optional skills
35- advise on geology for mineral extraction
- apply digital mapping
- archive scientific documentation
- assess environmental impact
- assist with geophysical surveys
- collect data using GPS
- conduct soil sample tests
- create GIS reports
- create thematic maps
- develop geological databases
- environmental legislation
- geochemistry
- geodesy
- geographic information systems
- geology
- geophysics
- interpret geophysical data
- investigate soil stability
- liaise with geology professionals
- maintain cores
- monitor geotechnical structures
- negotiate land access
- perform laboratory tests
- physics
- plan geotechnical investigations in the field
- prepare geological map sections
- prepare surveying report
- process data
- provide information on geological characteristics
- provide technical expertise
- study aerial photos
- train employees
- troubleshoot
- use geographic information systems
- use spreadsheets software
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