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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”
- Advise construction firms or government agencies on dam or road construction, foundation design, land use, or resource management.
- Measure characteristics of the Earth, such as gravity or magnetic fields, using equipment such as seismographs, gravimeters, torsion balances, or magnetometers.
- Develop strategies for more environmentally friendly resource extraction and reclamation.
- Collaborate with medical or health researchers to address health problems related to geological materials or processes.
- Study historical climate change indicators found in locations such as ice sheets or rock formations to develop models related to current climate changes.
- Provide advice on the safe siting of new nuclear reactor projects or methods of nuclear waste management.
- Identify possible sites for carbon sequestration projects.
- Identify new sources for Platinum Group Elements necessary for industrial uses, such as automotive fuel cells or pollution abatement systems.
- Conduct geological or geophysical studies to provide information for use in regional development, site selection, or development of public works projects.
- 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.
- 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.
- Inspect construction projects to analyze engineering problems, using test equipment or drilling machinery.
- Design geological mine maps, monitor mine structural integrity, or advise and monitor mining crews.
- Determine ways to mitigate the negative consequences of mineral dust dispersion.
- Communicate geological findings by writing research papers, participating in conferences, or teaching geological science at universities.
- Locate and estimate probable natural gas, oil, or mineral ore deposits or underground water resources, using aerial photographs, charts, or research or survey results.
- Identify deposits of construction materials suitable for use as concrete aggregates, road fill, or in other applications.
- Review environmental cleanup work plans to determine the effectiveness of the remedial activities for mitigating soil or groundwater contamination.
- Research geomechanical or geochemical processes to be used in carbon sequestration projects.
- Test industrial diamonds or abrasives, soil, or rocks to determine their geological characteristics, using optical, x-ray, heat, acid, or precision instruments.
- Analyze and interpret geological data, using computer software.
- Locate potential sources of geothermal energy.
- Research ways to reduce the ecological footprint of increasingly prevalent megacities.
- Identify risks for natural disasters, such as mudslides, earthquakes, or volcanic eruptions.
- Develop ways to capture or use gases that are currently burned off as waste during oil production processes.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Determine methods to incorporate geo-methane or methane hydrates into global energy production or evaluate the potential environmental impacts of such incorporation.
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- Seismic activity recorders
- Mercury analyzers
- Fusion fluxes
- Portable organic vapor analyzers
- Underwater cameras
- Pry bars
- Digital map measurers
- Seismic stations
- Sediment piston corers
- Pocket magnetic susceptibility meters
- Argon plasma atomic emission spectroscopes
- Microgravimeters
- Crack hammers
- Gamma ray scintillometers
- Microscope slides
- Centrifuges
- Gamma ray spectrometers
- Abney levels
- Petrographic microscopes
- Mapping dividers
- Mechanical earth drills
- Dessicators
- Laser rangefinders
- Isodynamic separators
- Echosounders
- Electrical conductivity cells
- Bottom sampling equipment
- Roto torque mixers
- Digital cameras
- Chisel hammers
- Hand magnifying lenses
- Digital alkalinity titrators
- Scanners
- All terrain vehicles ATV
- Multibeam echosounders
- Tree corers
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- Long range radar equipment
- Pocket transits
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- Laser theodolites
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- Hand levels
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- Rock picks
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- Electron microprobes
- Mobile wireless handheld communication devices
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- Vibrating sample magnetometers
- Stereo microscopes
- Soil augers
- Global positioning system GPS receivers
- X ray fluorescence spectrometers
- Reverse osmosis systems
- Magnetic susceptibility/temperature systems
- Illuminated microscopes
- Microsplitters
- Triple beam balances
- Sun compasses
- Penetrometers
- Axes
- Core splitters
- Electronic toploading balances
- Tube samplers
- Geological stratum compasses
- Desktop computers
- Biological dredges
- Sieve shakers
- Electron microscopes
- Digitizers
- Chromatographic scanners
- Submicron particle size analyzers
- Soil samplers
- Winches
- Vertical sketchmasters
- Geophones
- Colorimeters
- Thermistor chains
- One-atmosphere furnaces
- Impulse magnetizers
- Motorized mortars/pestles
- Water sampler bottles
- Thermal specimen demagnitizers
- Drying ovens
- High temperature laboratory ovens
- Laboratory rock pulverizers
- Rangefinders
- Electrical conductivity meters
- Rock chisels
- Clinometers
- Test sieves
- Digital seismographs
- Jaw crushers
- Fume hoods
- Short-range radar equipment
- Alternating field demagnitizers
- Polarizing microscopes
- Personal computers
- Laser printers
- Ion chromatographs
- X ray diffractometers
- Plankton nets
- Sand grain size gauges
- Soft face hammers
- Stereoscopes
- Tubular water samplers
- Mapping scale sets
- Computed tomography CT scanners
- Seismographs
- Geo/paleo picks
- Gravity meters
- Large-format plotters
- Sediment samplers
- Digitizing tablets
- Radiation detectors
- Notebook computers
- Underwater sediment bearing strength probes
- Carbon analyzers
- Altimeters
- Side scan sonars
- Mainframe computers
- Geological compasses
- Ultraviolet UV lamps
- Total stations
- Brunauer-Emmett-Teller BET surface area analyzers
- Magnetic susceptibility/anisotropy systems
- Earth resistivity meters
- Planimeters
- Automated core analysis systems
- Ultrasonic sieve cleaners
- Water current meters
- Electronic bench scales
- Rock saws
- Pneumatic airscribes
- Rotoevaporators
- Temperature profile recorders
- Optical compound microscopes
- Dissolved oxygen meters
- Rotary grinders
- Powered rock-coring drills
- Water level recorders
- Video microscopes
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- Upperspace ModelCAD
- Geographic resources analysis support system GRASS
- Scientific Software Group Infinite Extent
- BOSS Didger
- Bilko
- MJ Systems Logsleuth
- Triton Elics International SeaClass
- Waterloo Hydrogeologic AquaChem
- Field data recorder software
- IHS Energy PowerTools
- RockWare Potent
- Parameter Estimation PEST
- RockWare Visual STUNT
- StrainSim
- Starpint Software Super Slug
- ESRI ArcIMS
- Geospatial data abstraction library GDAL
- Systat Software SigmaStat
- PolyMap
- PowerCAD
- Alara CRystalView
- Gemcom GEMS
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- Geosoft Oasis montaj
- Scientific Software Group SVHeat
- RockWare RockPack III
- EasySolve Software SizePerm
- Socorro Scientific Software Refract2K
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Leica Geosystems ERDAS IMAGINE
- Rockware CrossLog
- Upperspace DesignCAD
- Intergraph ImageStation Stereo Softcopy Kit SSK
- Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
- Midland Valley 3DMove
- Well logging software
- PaleoMag
- RockWare DepthCon2000
- SAS
- Internet browser software
- Paradigm SKUA-GOCAD
- ACD Systems Canvas
- MySQL
- ChemStat
- Aquifer test software
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Multivariate statistical program MVSP software
- Scientific Software Group ChemPoint/ChemStat
- GeoModel
- RockWare QuickSyn
- MineSight
- SeeByte SeeTrack
- HydroSOLVE AQTESOLV
- Seismic Micro-Technology KINGDOM
- MHC Document Express
- RockWare Jlog
- MICRODEM
- Gemcom Surpac
- RSI interactive data language IDL software
- EarthSoft EQuIS Geology
- RockWare ChemFlux
- Scientific Software Group FEFLOW
- Geostatistical modeling GSTAT software
- Atoll GeoCAD
- Interpex IXID
- Hydrogeology Basin2
- Groundwater Vistas
- Terrain surface mapping software
- Seismic interpretation software
- RockWare MicroMODEL
- RockWare Plan
- GeoPLUS Petra
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Evolution Computing EasyCAD
- PaleoTax
- Earthworks MaxiPit
- Gresens 92
- Trimble Terramodel
- Solvcalv
- RockWare Stratbugs
- GeoGraphix
- RockWare Grav2Dc
- IRIS Seismic Processing Workshop
- RockWare VEGO
- Golden Software Surfer (map creation feature)
- OriginLab Origin
- RockWare Erupt
- Geosoft DAP server
- Golden Software Surfer (graphics or photo imaging feature)
- Waterloo Hydrogeologic FlowPath II
- RockWare GeoTrig
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- Data mining software
- Compass Software
- RockWare Geochemist's Workbench GWB
- Microsoft Office
- MineGeo software
- Clover Technology GALENA
- Bentley Systems gINT
- Enigma software
- Seismic visualization software
- ESRI ArcInfo
- MIT OASES
- Laboratory information management system LIMS
- OpenOffice.org
- Microsoft Word
- RockWare RockWorks
- Geo-Logic Systems LithoTect Interpreter
- National Geophysical Data Center GEODAS
- Groundwater modeling system GMS
- Landmark VIP
- RSI ENVI
- RockWare WinSism
- EarthWorks Downhole Explorer
- Geostatistics software GS+
- SACLANTCEN
- Data logger software
- TECHBASE
- MapInfo Professional
- EPIC GIS
- Paleontological Statistics PAST
- Evolution Computing FastCAD
- Schlumberger Inside Reality
- ERDAS ER Mapper
- ESRI ArcView
- RockWare GRADIX
- RockWare FIRSTPIX
- Red Rock DeltaGraph
- CrystalMaker
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