Description

Geological and mineral technologists and technicians provide technical support and services or may work independently in the fields of oil and gas exploration and production, geophysics, petroleum engineering, geology, mining and mining engineering, mineralogy, extractive and physical metallurgy, metallurgical engineering and environmental protection. They are employed by petroleum and mining companies, consulting geology and engineering firms, and by governments and educational institutions as well as by a variety of manufacturing, construction and utilities companies.

Job Titles

• Assayer
• Geophysical technologist
• Mining technologist

Main Duties

• Conduct or direct geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging or underground mine survey programs
• Configure, operate and maintain geophysical survey and well logging instruments and equipment
• Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps and cross sections
• Prepare, transcribe or analyze seismic, gravimetric, well log or other geophysical and survey data
• Assist engineers and geologists in the evaluation and analysis of petroleum and mineral reservoirs
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of rock, mineral or metal samples and perform physical and chemical laboratory tests
• Conduct or assist in environmental audits, in the design of measures to minimize undesirable environmental effects of new or expanded mining and oil and gas operations, and in the development of waste management and other related environmental protection procedures
• May supervise oil and gas well drilling, well completions and work-overs
• May conduct or supervise studies and programs related to mine development, mining methods, mine ventilation, lighting, drainage and ground control
• May assist engineers and metallurgists in specifying material selection, metal treatments or corrosion protection systems
• May assist hydrogeologists in evaluating groundwater and well circulation and in report preparation
• May develop specifications for heat treatment of metals or for welding, design welding fixtures, troubleshoot welding processes or quality problems and supervise welding projects
• May coordinate crew members’ activities during seismic tests.

Workplaces

• Consulting geology and engineering firms
• Education institutions
• Governments
• Manufacturing, construction and utilities companies
• Petroleum and mining companies

Skills

• Numeracy
• Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
• Coordinating
• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making

Abilities

• Near Vision
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Auditory Attention
• Categorization Flexibility
• Colour Perception

Personal Attributes

• Adaptability
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Independence
• Leadership

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Source: OaSIS