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