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Measure, record, or evaluate geological data, using sonic, electronic, electrical, seismic, or gravity-measuring instruments to prospect for oil or gas. May collect or evaluate core samples or cuttings.

Currently Employed: Not Available

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• Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps, or cross-sections.
• Operate or adjust equipment or apparatus used to obtain geological data.
• Plan and direct activities of workers who operate equipment to collect data.
• Set up or direct set-up of instruments used to collect geological data.
• Record readings in order to compile data used in prospecting for oil or gas.
• Supervise oil, water, or gas well-drilling activities.
• Collect samples or cuttings, using equipment or hand tools.
• Read and study reports in order to compile information and data for geological and geophysical prospecting.
• Create photographic recordings of information, using equipment.
• Measure geological characteristics used in prospecting for oil or gas, using measuring instruments.

• Geological compasses
• Height gauges
• Levels
• Magnetometer geophysical instruments
• Soil core sampling apparatus

• Analytical or scientific software
• Computer aided design CAD software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Graphics or photo imaging software
• Map creation software