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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
- 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 Geophysicist”
- Develop ways to capture or use gases that are currently burned off as waste during oil production processes.
- Communicate geological findings by writing research papers, participating in conferences, or teaching geological science at universities.
- 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 estimate probable natural gas, oil, or mineral ore deposits or underground water resources, using aerial photographs, charts, or research or survey results.
- Measure characteristics of the Earth, such as gravity or magnetic fields, using equipment such as seismographs, gravimeters, torsion balances, or magnetometers.
- Determine ways to mitigate the negative consequences of mineral dust dispersion.
- Inspect construction projects to analyze engineering problems, using test equipment or drilling machinery.
- Develop strategies for more environmentally friendly resource extraction and reclamation.
- Research geomechanical or geochemical processes to be used in carbon sequestration projects.
- Study historical climate change indicators found in locations such as ice sheets or rock formations to develop models related to current climate changes.
- 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.
- Identify risks for natural disasters, such as mudslides, earthquakes, or volcanic eruptions.
- 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.
- Test industrial diamonds or abrasives, soil, or rocks to determine their geological characteristics, using optical, x-ray, heat, acid, or precision instruments.
- Locate potential sources of geothermal energy.
- Conduct geological or geophysical studies to provide information for use in regional development, site selection, or development of public works projects.
- Provide advice on the safe siting of new nuclear reactor projects or methods of nuclear waste management.
- Advise construction firms or government agencies on dam or road construction, foundation design, land use, or resource management.
- Locate and review research articles or environmental, historical, or technical reports.
- Collaborate with medical or health researchers to address health problems related to geological materials or processes.
- Research ways to reduce the ecological footprint of increasingly prevalent megacities.
- Identify possible sites for carbon sequestration projects.
- Analyze and interpret geological data, using computer software.
- Review environmental cleanup work plans to determine the effectiveness of the remedial activities for mitigating soil or groundwater contamination.
- Analyze and interpret geological, geochemical, or geophysical information from sources such as survey data, well logs, bore holes, or aerial photos.
- 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.
- 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.
- Design geological mine maps, monitor mine structural integrity, or advise and monitor mining crews.
- Determine methods to incorporate geo-methane or methane hydrates into global energy production or evaluate the potential environmental impacts of such incorporation.
- Identify new sources for Platinum Group Elements necessary for industrial uses, such as automotive fuel cells or pollution abatement systems.
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- Winches
- Cathodoluminescence scopes
- Isodynamic separators
- Electron microscopes
- Electrical conductivity cells
- Mapping scale sets
- Pneumatic airscribes
- Electrical conductivity meters
- Mobile wireless handheld communication devices
- Argon plasma atomic emission spectroscopes
- Core splitters
- Desktop computers
- Optical compound microscopes
- Laser printers
- Digital seismographs
- Magnetic susceptibility measurement systems
- Soil augers
- Brunauer-Emmett-Teller BET surface area analyzers
- Jaw crushers
- Stereo microscopes
- Personal computers
- Computed tomography CT scanners
- Tube samplers
- Electronic bench scales
- Side scan sonars
- X ray fluorescence XRF lead detectors
- Notebook computers
- Mechanical earth drills
- Digitizers
- Agitators
- Underwater cameras
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- Axes
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- Water sampler bottles
- Fluid inclusion microscopes
- Seismic stations
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- Illuminated microscopes
- Laboratory rock pulverizers
- Digitizing tablets
- Scanners
- Pocket magnetic susceptibility meters
- Portable organic vapor analyzers
- Seismic activity recorders
- Bottom sampling equipment
- Water level recorders
- Atomic absorption AA spectrophotometers
- Rock chisels
- Rock magnetometers
- Radiation detectors
- pH meters
- Sediment samplers
- Soft face hammers
- Drying ovens
- Analog map measurers
- Electronic toploading balances
- Rotary grinders
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- Global positioning system GPS receivers
- Digital cameras
- Sieve shakers
- Ultraviolet UV lamps
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- Gravity meters
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- Gamma ray spectrometers
- Video microscopes
- One-atmosphere furnaces
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- All terrain vehicles ATV
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- Total stations
- Chisel hammers
- X ray fluorescence spectrometers
- Polarizing microscopes
- Microscope slides
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- Mainframe computers
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- Petrographic microscopes
- Reverse osmosis systems
- Biological dredges
- Electron microprobes
- Hydraulic earth drills
- Abney levels
- Soil samplers
- Geophones
- Sand grain size gauges
- Large-format plotters
- Hand levels
- Test sieves
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- X ray diffractometers
- Powered rock-coring drills
- Geological stratum compasses
- Clinometers
- Dessicators
- Impulse magnetizers
- Vertical sketchmasters
- Geological compasses
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- Tree corers
- Triple beam balances
- Mass spectrometers
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- Ion chromatographs
- Rock saws
- High temperature laboratory ovens
- Chromatographic scanners
- Microgravimeters
- Temperature profile recorders
- Seismographs
- Crack hammers
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- Long range radar equipment
- Underwater sediment bearing strength probes
- Alternating field demagnitizers
- Microsplitters
- Thermal specimen demagnitizers
- Thermistor chains
- Hydrogeology Basin2
- Intergraph ImageStation Stereo Softcopy Kit SSK
- Geosoft DAP server
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- Solvcalv
- Gemcom GEMS
- Microsoft Word
- MapInfo Professional
- Data mining software
- Shape software
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- Paleontological Statistics PAST
- Atoll GeoCAD
- RockWare ChemFlux
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- OpenOffice.org
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- GeoModel
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- CrystalMaker
- Gresens 92
- Golden Software Surfer (map creation feature)
- IHS Energy PowerTools
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- PaleoMag
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- Data logger software
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- GeoGraphix
- PaleoTax
- Evolution Computing EasyCAD
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- Multivariate statistical program MVSP software
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- Seismic visualization software
- BOSS Didger
- Microsoft Office
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- RockWare MicroMODEL
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- TECHBASE
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- Geographic resources analysis support system GRASS
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- Red Rock DeltaGraph
- RockWare FIRSTPIX
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- Upperspace ModelCAD
- Seismic interpretation software
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- IRIS Seismic Processing Workshop
- Waterloo Hydrogeologic FlowPath II
- Geospatial data abstraction library GDAL
- Field data recorder software
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- National Geophysical Data Center GEODAS
- MHC Document Express
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- Paradigm SKUA-GOCAD
- OriginLab Origin
- Microsoft PowerPoint
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- RockWare VEGO
- Compass Software
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- Landmark VIP
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- Groundwater modeling system GMS
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- EarthSoft EQuIS Geology
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- Groundwater Vistas
- Seismic Micro-Technology KINGDOM
- Rockware CrossLog
- Gemcom Surpac
- MineSight
- Microsoft Excel
- Trimble Terramodel
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- Bilko
- PolyMap
- Laboratory information management system LIMS
- RockWare Jlog
- ChemStat
- Leica Geosystems ERDAS IMAGINE
- Golden Software Surfer (graphics or photo imaging feature)
- ESRI ArcView
- Well logging software
- MineGeo software
- Interpex IXID