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Geological and Petroleum Technicians
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Geological and petroleum technicians assist scientists in the use of electrical, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments to discover potential sources of metallic ore, gas, or petroleum. They analyze
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Below is everything you wanted to know and more about this job including Work Activities, Physical Demands and Working Conditions, Job Satisfaction Ratings and Related Occupations.
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Work Activities
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- adhere to safety procedures
- analyze chemical experimental, test, or analysis data or findings
- analyze geological research data
- analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
- calibrate or adjust electronic equipment or instruments to specification
- collect geographic or physical data
- collect samples for testing
- collect scientific or technical data
- collect statistical data
- communicate technical information
- compile numerical or statistical data
- Compile, log, or record testing and operational data for review and further analysis.
- conduct analyses to determine physical properties of materials
- conduct laboratory research or experiments
- conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses
- conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
- develop or maintain databases
- develop tables depicting data
- direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
- distinguish colors
- explain complex mathematical information
- follow safe waste disposal procedures
- hire, discharge, transfer, or promote workers
- identify properties of rocks or minerals
- identify properties of soil or water samples
- inspect core samples to determine nature of strata
- maintain established procedures concerning quality assurance
- maintain laboratory or field equipment
- maintain records, reports, or files
- measure, weigh, or count products or materials
- operate industrial or nondestructive testing equipment
- perform safety inspections in construction or resource extraction setting
- perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
- Prepare and review professional, technical, or other reports regarding sampling, testing, or recommendations of data analysis.
- prepare reports
- prepare safety reports
- prepare sample for laboratory testing, analysis, or microscopy
- recommend personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, and dismissals
- record test results, test procedures, or inspection data
- set up or calibrate laboratory equipment
- test materials or solutions
- understand engineering data or reports
- understand properties of gases or liquids
- understand service or repair manuals
- understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
- use biological research techniques
- use chemical testing or analysis procedures
- use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
- use hazardous materials information
- use knowledge of materials testing procedures
- use knowledge of metric system
- use laboratory equipment
- use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
- use measuring instruments to collect geological data
- use microscope
- use non-destructive test equipment
- use oral or written communication techniques
- use physical science research techniques
- use precision measuring tools or equipment
- use pressure gauges
- use quality assurance techniques
- use quantitative research methods
- use relational database software
- use scientific research methodology
- use spreadsheet software
- use word processing or desktop publishing software
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Physical Demands and Working Conditions
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- Face-to-face discussions
- Indoors in a comfortable setting
- Take directions from others
- Work mostly sitting down
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Here's your bottom line! The information below describes the wages you can expect if you pursue this career as well as the number of jobs that should be available.
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Nationally, half of all people employed in this career made between $24200.00 and $89500.00 each year.
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In 2009, there were 70 people employed as Geological and Petroleum Technicians
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In 2019 there are projected to be 87 people employed as Geological and Petroleum Technicians
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a 24.3% gain.
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