How do they match: Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

  • Gas Analyst
  • Gas Prover
  • Gas Tester
  • Gasoline Tester
  • Directional Drill Operator
  • Electric Well Logging Operator
  • Electrical Logging Operator
  • Electrical Prospecting Operator
  • Electrolog Operator
  • Electron Microprobe Operator
  • Gravity Meter Operator
  • Gravity Prospecting Operator
  • Locater Operator
  • Magnetic Prospecting Operator
  • Magnetometer Operator
  • Meter Operator
  • Mud Analysis Operator
  • Mud Analysis Well-Logging Operator
  • Oil and Gas Exploration Technician
  • Section Plotter Operator
  • Seismograph Operator
  • Seismometer Operator
  • Sounding Device Operator
  • Technical Operator
  • Temperature Logging Operator
  • Test Engine Operator

  • Assist scientists or engineers in the use of electronic, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in laboratory, exploration, and production activities to obtain data indicating resources such as metallic ore, minerals, gas, coal, or petroleum. Analyze mud and drill cuttings. Chart pressure, temperature, and other characteristics of wells or bore holes.

  • Operate or adjust equipment or apparatus used to obtain geological data.
  • Apply new technologies, such as improved seismic imaging techniques, to locate untapped oil or natural gas deposits.
  • Collect data on underground areas, such as reservoirs, that could be used in carbon sequestration operations.
  • Collect geological data from potential geothermal energy plant sites.
  • Compile, log, or record testing or operational data for review and further analysis.
  • Evaluate and interpret core samples and cuttings, and other geological data used in prospecting for oil or gas.
  • Measure geological characteristics used in prospecting for oil or gas, using measuring instruments.
  • Plan and direct activities of workers who operate equipment to collect data.
  • Record readings in order to compile data used in prospecting for oil or gas.

  • Operate laboratory or field equipment.
  • Direct technical activities or operations.
  • Record research or operational data.