Geological and Petroleum Technicians
On the Job
Geological and Petroleum Technicians work under the direction of scientists or engineers. Their work often focuses on discovering new materials or energy sources. They use electronic, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments to gather data.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Record research or operational data.
- Collect archival data.
- Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys.
- Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists.
- Document events or evidence, using photographic or audiovisual equipment.
- Record research or operational data.
- Analyze geological or geographical data.
- Analyze geological samples.
- Locate natural resources using geospatial or other environmental data.
- Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities.
Typical Working Conditions
- Having face-to-face discussions.
- The importance of being accurate or exact.
- Freedom to make decisions without supervision.
- Working with a group or team.
- Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- Sitting.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
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