Geological Sample Test Technicians

Examine or analyze geological samples, crude oil, or minerals to discover the existence of petroleum, natural gas, or mineral deposits suggesting exploration or production potential or to evaluate their physical or chemical qualities.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
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.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
LOW
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
LOW
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Dealing and handling conflicts
Exposure to job hazards
Critical decision making
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Comfort of the work setting
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Communication with others
Competition for this position
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Level of responsibilities
Leadership
Physical demands

Activities

Analyzing Data or Information Know More
Documenting/Recording Information Know More
Getting Information Know More
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Interacting With Computers Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Know More
Processing Information Know More

Areas of Study

Chemistry Know More
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Degrees

Key Abilities

  1. Deductive Reasoning Know More
  2. Flexibility of Closure Know More
  3. Inductive Reasoning Know More
  4. Information Ordering Know More
  5. Near Vision Know More
  6. Oral Comprehension Know More
  7. Problem Sensitivity Know More
  8. Written Comprehension Know More

Colleges

Top Skills

Active Listening Know More
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