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Job Description
Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth's internal composition, atmospheres, oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, crystallographers, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 19-2042.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 106,390.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 51.00
- Currently, there are 30,420 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers”.
Also Known As…
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
- Petroleum Geologist
- Mine Geologist
- Geoscientist
- Geophysicist
- Geologist
- Geological Specialist
- Exploration Geologist
- Environmental Protection Geologist
- Engineering Geologist
- Volcanologist
- Stratigrapher
- Soils Engineer
- Seismologist
- Sedimentationist
- Research Geologist
- Prospector
- Project Geophysicist
- Project Geologist
- Petrophysicist
- Petrologist
- Petrographer
- Paleontologist
- Oceanologist
- Mineralogist
- Micro Paleontologist
- Marine Geologist
- Invertebrate Paleontologist
- Hydrogeologist
- Geophysical Prospector
- Geophysical Laboratory Supervisor
- Geophysical Laboratory Director
- Geomorphologist
- Geomagnetist
- Geological Scout
- Geodesist
- Geochemist
- Field Geologist
- Environmental Geologist
- Environmental Field Office Manager
- Environmental Consultant
- Development Geologist
- Crystallographer
- Core Analyst
- Core Analysis Operator
Tasks for “Project Geologist”
- Conduct geological or geophysical studies to provide information for use in regional development, site selection, or development of public works projects.
- Develop ways to capture or use gases that are currently burned off as waste during oil production processes.
- Identify possible sites for carbon sequestration projects.
- Locate and estimate probable natural gas, oil, or mineral ore deposits or underground water resources, using aerial photographs, charts, or research or survey results.
- Provide advice on the safe siting of new nuclear reactor projects or methods of nuclear waste management.
- Identify risks for natural disasters, such as mudslides, earthquakes, or volcanic eruptions.
- Prepare geological maps, cross-sectional diagrams, charts, or reports concerning mineral extraction, land use, or resource management, using results of fieldwork or laboratory research.
- Locate and review research articles or environmental, historical, or technical reports.
- Test industrial diamonds or abrasives, soil, or rocks to determine their geological characteristics, using optical, x-ray, heat, acid, or precision instruments.
- Determine ways to mitigate the negative consequences of mineral dust dispersion.
- Inspect construction projects to analyze engineering problems, using test equipment or drilling machinery.
- Collaborate with medical or health researchers to address health problems related to geological materials or processes.
- Design geological mine maps, monitor mine structural integrity, or advise and monitor mining crews.
- Research geomechanical or geochemical processes to be used in carbon sequestration projects.
- Determine methods to incorporate geo-methane or methane hydrates into global energy production or evaluate the potential environmental impacts of such incorporation.
- Research ways to reduce the ecological footprint of increasingly prevalent megacities.
- Locate potential sources of geothermal energy.
- Plan or conduct geological, geochemical, or geophysical field studies or surveys, sample collection, or drilling and testing programs used to collect data for research or application.
- Investigate the composition, structure, or history of the Earth's crust through the collection, examination, measurement, or classification of soils, minerals, rocks, or fossil remains.
- Study historical climate change indicators found in locations such as ice sheets or rock formations to develop models related to current climate changes.
- Identify deposits of construction materials suitable for use as concrete aggregates, road fill, or in other applications.
- Develop applied software for the analysis and interpretation of geological data.
- Analyze and interpret geological, geochemical, or geophysical information from sources such as survey data, well logs, bore holes, or aerial photos.
- Communicate geological findings by writing research papers, participating in conferences, or teaching geological science at universities.
- Analyze and interpret geological data, using computer software.
- Identify new sources for Platinum Group Elements necessary for industrial uses, such as automotive fuel cells or pollution abatement systems.
- Review environmental cleanup work plans to determine the effectiveness of the remedial activities for mitigating soil or groundwater contamination.
- Develop strategies for more environmentally friendly resource extraction and reclamation.
- Assess ground or surface water movement to provide advice regarding issues such as waste management, route and site selection, or the restoration of contaminated sites.
- Measure characteristics of the Earth, such as gravity or magnetic fields, using equipment such as seismographs, gravimeters, torsion balances, or magnetometers.
- Advise construction firms or government agencies on dam or road construction, foundation design, land use, or resource management.
Related Technology & Tools
- Automated core analysis systems
- Rotoevaporators
- Rock chisels
- Planimeters
- Vertical sketchmasters
- Gravity meters
- Petrographic microscopes
- Argon plasma atomic emission spectroscopes
- Altimeters
- Radiation detectors
- Vibrating sample magnetometers
- Computed tomography CT scanners
- Electron microscopes
- Mapping dividers
- X ray diffractometers
- Geological stratum compasses
- Core splitters
- Motorized mortars/pestles
- Fume hoods
- Geo/paleo picks
- Geological compasses
- Biological dredges
- Illuminated microscopes
- Jaw crushers
- Pocket magnetic susceptibility meters
- Electrical conductivity meters
- X ray fluorescence XRF lead detectors
- Water sampler bottles
- Sand grain size gauges
- Hand levels
- Axes
- Rock picks
- Analog map measurers
- Chromatographic scanners
- Water level recorders
- All terrain vehicles ATV
- Rock magnetometers
- Mainframe computers
- Isodynamic separators
- Electronic bench scales
- Magnetic susceptibility measurement systems
- Digital alkalinity titrators
- Sun compasses
- Microscope slides
- Submicron particle size analyzers
- Cathodoluminescence scopes
- Seismic activity recorders
- Laser rangefinders
- Optical compound microscopes
- Mobile wireless handheld communication devices
- Mapping scale sets
- Video microscopes
- Stereo microscopes
- High temperature laboratory ovens
- Underwater sediment bearing strength probes
- Bottom sampling equipment
- Seismographs
- Soil samplers
- pH meters
- Ion chromatographs
- Sediment samplers
- Thermistor chains
- Mechanical earth drills
- Notebook computers
- Protractors
- Microsplitters
- Hand magnifying lenses
- Thermal specimen demagnitizers
- Geophones
- Mass spectrometers
- Desktop computers
- Pneumatic airscribes
- Rangefinders
- Tree corers
- Electrical conductivity cells
- Brunauer-Emmett-Teller BET surface area analyzers
- Personal computers
- Gamma ray scintillometers
- Underwater cameras
- Rotary grinders
- Impulse magnetizers
- Triple beam balances
- Hydraulic earth drills
- Portable organic vapor analyzers
- Global positioning system GPS receivers
- Electron microprobes
- Side scan sonars
- Electronic toploading balances
- Digital cameras
- Pry bars
- Crack hammers
- Seismic stations
- Roto torque mixers
- Fluid inclusion microscopes
- Water current meters
- Magnetic susceptibility/temperature systems
- Temperature profile recorders
- Tube samplers
- Digitizing tablets
- Clinometers
- Carbon analyzers
- Fusion fluxes
- Multibeam echosounders
- Powered rock-coring drills
- Colorimeters
- Test sieves
- Ground penetrating radar GPR
- Dissolved oxygen meters
- Sediment piston corers
- Pocket transits
- Magnetic susceptibility/anisotropy systems
- Microgravimeters
- Digital map measurers
- Borehole cameras
- Chisel hammers
- Drying ovens
- Towed sonars
- Laser printers
- One-atmosphere furnaces
- Polarizing microscopes
- Gamma ray spectrometers
- Alternating field demagnitizers
- Centrifuges
- Long range radar equipment
- Dessicators
- Digitizers
- Digital seismographs
- Winches
- Scanners
- Soft face hammers
- Atomic absorption AA spectrophotometers
- Abney levels
- Laser theodolites
- Ultrasonic sieve cleaners
- Total stations
- Ultraviolet UV lamps
- Degaussing wands
- X ray fluorescence spectrometers
- Agitators
- Sieve shakers
- Stereoscopes
- Tubular water samplers
- Rock saws
- Penetrometers
- Mercury analyzers
- Plankton nets
- Laboratory rock pulverizers
- Echosounders
- Earth resistivity meters
- Soil augers
- Reverse osmosis systems
- Large-format plotters
- Short-range radar equipment
- Enigma software
- PolyMap
- MySQL
- Bilko
- EPIC GIS
- Email software
- Geographic resources analysis support system GRASS
- RockWare VEGO
- Waterloo Hydrogeologic AquaChem
- SAS
- Maptek Vulcan
- Seismic visualization software
- RockWare Potent
- Landmark VIP
- MapInfo Professional
- SACLANTCEN
- Trimble Terramodel
- Geo-Logic Systems LithoTect Interpreter
- MJ Systems Logsleuth
- Atoll GeoCAD
- ACD Systems Canvas
- SeeByte SeeTrack
- MICRODEM
- IHS Energy PowerTools
- Paradigm SKUA-GOCAD
- Scientific Software Group Infinite Extent
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Gemcom Surpac
- Starpint Software Super Slug
- Waterloo Hydrogeologic FlowPath II
- RockWare RockPack III
- Multivariate statistical program MVSP software
- Red Rock DeltaGraph
- RockWare DepthCon2000
- Alara CRystalView
- RockWare Grav2Dc
- MIT OASES
- Laboratory information management system LIMS
- Socorro Scientific Software Refract2K
- Systat Software SigmaStat
- Schlumberger Inside Reality
- BOSS Didger
- OriginLab Origin
- RockWare ChemFlux
- RockWare GeoTrig
- IRIS Seismic Processing Workshop
- Intergraph ImageStation Stereo Softcopy Kit SSK
- RSI interactive data language IDL software
- MHC Document Express
- Groundwater modeling system GMS
- Bentley Systems gINT
- Upperspace ModelCAD
- EarthWorks Downhole Explorer
- RSI ENVI
- Terrain surface mapping software
- Shape software
- RockWare Stratbugs
- PaleoTax
- Geospatial data abstraction library GDAL
- Groundwater Vistas
- ERDAS ER Mapper
- Rockware CrossLog
- MineSight
- Hydrogeology Basin2
- GeoModel
- RockWare WinSism
- HydroSOLVE AQTESOLV
- Geostatistics software GS+
- Internet browser software
- ESRI ArcView
- RockWare GRADIX
- Data logger software
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
- Geosoft Oasis montaj
- PaleoMag
- RockWare Visual STUNT
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Aquifer test software
- Geosoft DAP server
- RockWare MicroMODEL
- Compass Software
- Paleontological Statistics PAST
- Seismic Micro-Technology KINGDOM
- Clover Technology GALENA
- Golden Software Surfer (map creation feature)
- Geostatistical modeling GSTAT software
- Gresens 92
- Scientific Software Group SVHeat
- StrainSim
- EasySolve Software SizePerm
- RockWare Jlog
- MineGeo software
- Leica Geosystems ERDAS IMAGINE
- Upperspace DesignCAD
- RockWare Plan
- RockWare RockWorks
- Gemcom GEMS
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- Well logging software
- Interpex IXID
- National Geophysical Data Center GEODAS
- ESRI ArcIMS
- Midland Valley 3DMove
- Triton Elics International SeaClass
- Scientific Software Group ChemPoint/ChemStat
- RockWare Erupt
- Microsoft Office
- Field data recorder software
- ESRI ArcInfo
- EarthSoft EQuIS Geology
- TECHBASE
- Golden Software Surfer (graphics or photo imaging feature)
- ChemStat
- Earthworks MaxiPit
- Data mining software
- CrystalMaker
- Seismic interpretation software
- GeoGraphix
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- OpenOffice.org
- Parameter Estimation PEST
- GeoPLUS Petra
- RockWare FIRSTPIX
- RockWare Geochemist's Workbench GWB
- Scientific Software Group FEFLOW
- PowerCAD
- Evolution Computing FastCAD
- Solvcalv
- RockWare QuickSyn
- Evolution Computing EasyCAD