Description
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.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
apply safety procedures in laboratoryapply scientific methodscollect geological datacollect sampleswork ergonomicallyprepare scientific reportsapply statistical analysis techniquescollect samples for analysisconduct field workexecute analytical mathematical calculationsrecord test datawrite production reportsperform sample testingtest raw mineralsassist scientific researchprepare samples for testingoperate scientific measuring equipmentprepare surveying reportcreate thematic mapsperform laboratory teststrain employeesadvise on geology for mineral extractionprovide information on geological characteristicsinvestigate soil stabilityplan geotechnical investigations in the fieldassist with geophysical surveysnegotiate land accessstudy aerial photosarchive scientific documentationdevelop geological databasestroubleshootmaintain corescollect data using GPSmonitor geotechnical structuresprepare geological map sectionsassess environmental impactcreate GIS reportsprocess dataconduct soil sample testsprovide technical expertiseapply digital mappinginterpret geophysical datause geographic information systemsliaise with geology professionalsuse spreadsheets software