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