JobSOC 19-4043
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
Assist scientists or engineers in the use of electronic, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in laboratory, exploration, and production activities to obtain data indicating resources such as metallic ore, minerals, gas, coal, or petroleum. Analyze mud and drill cuttings. Chart pressure, temperature, and other characteristics of wells or bore holes.
Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).
01.
Studied through
8 programs- Mining Technology/Technician15.0901
- Petroleum Technology/Technician15.0903
- Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians, Other15.0999
- Geology/Earth Science, General40.0601
- Science Technologies/Technicians, General41.0000
- Chemical Process Technology41.0303
- Physical Science Technologies/Technicians, Other41.0399
- Science Technologies/Technicians, Other41.9999
02.
Draws on
- Computers and Electronics3.5 of 5
Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.