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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 risks for natural disasters, such as mudslides, earthquakes, or volcanic eruptions.
- Develop strategies for more environmentally friendly resource extraction and reclamation.
- 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.
- Locate and review research articles or environmental, historical, or technical reports.
- Analyze and interpret geological data, using computer software.
- Develop ways to capture or use gases that are currently burned off as waste during oil production processes.
- 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.
- Research ways to reduce the ecological footprint of increasingly prevalent megacities.
- 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.
- Review environmental cleanup work plans to determine the effectiveness of the remedial activities for mitigating soil or groundwater contamination.
- Collaborate with medical or health researchers to address health problems related to geological materials or 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.
- Identify new sources for Platinum Group Elements necessary for industrial uses, such as automotive fuel cells or pollution abatement systems.
- Analyze and interpret geological, geochemical, or geophysical information from sources such as survey data, well logs, bore holes, or aerial photos.
- Locate potential sources of geothermal energy.
- Identify possible sites for carbon sequestration projects.
- Identify deposits of construction materials suitable for use as concrete aggregates, road fill, or in other applications.
- Test industrial diamonds or abrasives, soil, or rocks to determine their geological characteristics, using optical, x-ray, heat, acid, or precision instruments.
- Advise construction firms or government agencies on dam or road construction, foundation design, land use, or resource management.
- Develop applied software for the analysis and interpretation of geological data.
- Inspect construction projects to analyze engineering problems, using test equipment or drilling machinery.
- 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 ways to mitigate the negative consequences of mineral dust dispersion.
- Locate and estimate probable natural gas, oil, or mineral ore deposits or underground water resources, using aerial photographs, charts, or research or survey results.
- Research geomechanical or geochemical processes to be used in carbon sequestration projects.
- Design geological mine maps, monitor mine structural integrity, or advise and monitor mining crews.
Related Technology & Tools
- Microsplitters
- Polarizing microscopes
- Underwater sediment bearing strength probes
- Geophones
- X ray diffractometers
- Chisel hammers
- Rock chisels
- Electron microprobes
- Roto torque mixers
- Laser printers
- Temperature profile recorders
- Tubular water samplers
- Personal computers
- Computed tomography CT scanners
- Planimeters
- Rock picks
- Mapping dividers
- Mapping scale sets
- Atomic absorption AA spectrophotometers
- Jaw crushers
- Water current meters
- Protractors
- All terrain vehicles ATV
- Alternating field demagnitizers
- Isodynamic separators
- Mercury analyzers
- Crack hammers
- Thermal specimen demagnitizers
- Short-range radar equipment
- Laser rangefinders
- Digital map measurers
- Hand magnifying lenses
- Ultrasonic sieve cleaners
- Pneumatic airscribes
- Laboratory rock pulverizers
- Magnetic susceptibility measurement systems
- Soft face hammers
- Cathodoluminescence scopes
- Fusion fluxes
- Mass spectrometers
- Magnetic susceptibility/temperature systems
- Geological compasses
- Submicron particle size analyzers
- One-atmosphere furnaces
- Argon plasma atomic emission spectroscopes
- Stereoscopes
- Fume hoods
- Echosounders
- Microgravimeters
- Penetrometers
- Clinometers
- Hand levels
- High temperature laboratory ovens
- Chromatographic scanners
- Long range radar equipment
- Portable organic vapor analyzers
- Digital cameras
- Ultraviolet UV lamps
- Rangefinders
- Gravity meters
- pH meters
- Drying ovens
- Rotoevaporators
- Digital seismographs
- Winches
- Scanners
- Video microscopes
- Pry bars
- Automated core analysis systems
- Seismographs
- Electronic toploading balances
- Impulse magnetizers
- Plankton nets
- Global positioning system GPS receivers
- Bottom sampling equipment
- Multibeam echosounders
- Laser theodolites
- Seismic activity recorders
- Fluid inclusion microscopes
- Digitizing tablets
- Geo/paleo picks
- X ray fluorescence XRF lead detectors
- Vibrating sample magnetometers
- Core splitters
- Total stations
- Underwater cameras
- Degaussing wands
- Soil samplers
- Towed sonars
- Seismic stations
- Dessicators
- Powered rock-coring drills
- Water sampler bottles
- Large-format plotters
- Abney levels
- Carbon analyzers
- Pocket magnetic susceptibility meters
- X ray fluorescence spectrometers
- Geological stratum compasses
- Sediment piston corers
- Ground penetrating radar GPR
- Illuminated microscopes
- Hydraulic earth drills
- Electronic bench scales
- Test sieves
- Agitators
- Vertical sketchmasters
- Earth resistivity meters
- Electron microscopes
- Tube samplers
- Borehole cameras
- Mechanical earth drills
- Rock magnetometers
- Centrifuges
- Electrical conductivity meters
- Axes
- Sand grain size gauges
- Gamma ray spectrometers
- Pocket transits
- Ion chromatographs
- Dissolved oxygen meters
- Sieve shakers
- Rotary grinders
- Triple beam balances
- Thermistor chains
- Motorized mortars/pestles
- Rock saws
- Microscope slides
- Colorimeters
- Altimeters
- Sun compasses
- Side scan sonars
- Mobile wireless handheld communication devices
- Water level recorders
- Gamma ray scintillometers
- Mainframe computers
- Magnetic susceptibility/anisotropy systems
- Notebook computers
- Brunauer-Emmett-Teller BET surface area analyzers
- Analog map measurers
- Petrographic microscopes
- Radiation detectors
- Soil augers
- Reverse osmosis systems
- Desktop computers
- Digitizers
- Digital alkalinity titrators
- Tree corers
- Stereo microscopes
- Sediment samplers
- Electrical conductivity cells
- Optical compound microscopes
- Biological dredges
- Well logging software
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- Field data recorder software
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- PowerCAD
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- Microsoft PowerPoint
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- Seismic visualization software
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- OpenOffice.org
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- TECHBASE
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- Multivariate statistical program MVSP software
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- Paleontological Statistics PAST
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- StrainSim
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- Enigma software
- Microsoft Excel
- MapInfo Professional
- Intergraph ImageStation Stereo Softcopy Kit SSK
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- MySQL
- MIT OASES
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- Solvcalv
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- Parameter Estimation PEST
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- Data logger software
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- GeoModel
- Geospatial data abstraction library GDAL
- Shape software
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- Geostatistical modeling GSTAT software
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- EPIC GIS
- Landmark VIP
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- Geo-Logic Systems LithoTect Interpreter
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- Systat Software SigmaStat
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