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Geological Sample Test Technicians - 19-4041.02

O*NET-SOC Description

Test or analyze geological samples, crude oil, or minerals to detect presence of petroleum, gas, or mineral deposits indicating potential for exploration or production or to determine physical or chemical properties to ensure that products meet quality standards.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Laboratory Technician
  • Quality Control Technician (QC Technician)
  • Materials Technician
  • Core Inspector
  • Electron Microprobe Operator
  • Environmental Field Services Technician
  • Environmental Sampling Technician
  • Geological Sample Tester
  • Mud Logger

SOC Occupation Groups

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Adjust or repair testing, electrical, or mechanical equipment or devices.
  • Assemble, operate, and maintain field and laboratory testing, measuring, and mechanical equipment, working as part of a crew when required.
  • Assess the environmental impacts of development projects on subsurface materials.
  • Collaborate with hydrogeologists to evaluate groundwater or well circulation.
  • Collect or prepare solid or fluid samples for analysis.
  • Compile and record testing and operational data for review and further analysis.
  • Inspect engines for wear or defective parts, using equipment or measuring devices.
  • Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic, or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging, or underground mine survey programs.
  • Participate in the evaluation of possible geothermal energy plant locations.
  • Participate in the evaluation of possible mining locations.
  • Plot information from aerial photographs, well logs, section descriptions, or other databases.
  • Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps, or cross sections.
  • Prepare, transcribe, or analyze seismic, gravimetric, well log, or other geophysical or survey data.
  • Supervise well exploration, drilling activities, or well completions.
  • Test and analyze samples from potential underground carbon sequestration sites.
  • Test and analyze samples to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus or testing equipment.

Detailed Work Activities

  • adhere to safety procedures
  • analyze chemical experimental, test, or analysis data or findings
  • analyze geological research data
  • analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
  • calibrate or adjust electronic equipment or instruments to specification
  • collect geographic or physical data
  • collect samples for testing
  • collect scientific or technical data
  • collect statistical data
  • communicate technical information
  • compile numerical or statistical data
  • conduct analyses to determine physical properties of materials
  • conduct laboratory research or experiments
  • conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses
  • conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
  • develop or maintain databases
  • develop tables depicting data
  • direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
  • distinguish colors
  • explain complex mathematical information
  • follow safe waste disposal procedures
  • hire, discharge, transfer, or promote workers
  • identify properties of rocks or minerals
  • identify properties of soil or water samples
  • inspect core samples to determine nature of strata
  • maintain established procedures concerning quality assurance
  • maintain laboratory or field equipment
  • maintain records, reports, or files
  • measure, weigh, or count products or materials
  • operate industrial or nondestructive testing equipment
  • perform safety inspections in construction or resource extraction setting
  • perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
  • prepare reports
  • prepare safety reports
  • prepare sample for laboratory testing, analysis, or microscopy
  • recommend personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, and dismissals
  • record test results, test procedures, or inspection data
  • set up or calibrate laboratory equipment
  • test materials or solutions
  • understand engineering data or reports
  • understand properties of gases or liquids
  • understand service or repair manuals
  • understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
  • use biological research techniques
  • use chemical testing or analysis procedures
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use hazardous materials information
  • use knowledge of materials testing procedures
  • use knowledge of metric system
  • use laboratory equipment
  • use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
  • use measuring instruments to collect geological data
  • use microscope
  • use non-destructive test equipment
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • use physical science research techniques
  • use precision measuring tools or equipment
  • use pressure gauges
  • use quality assurance techniques
  • use quantitative research methods
  • use relational database software
  • use scientific research methodology
  • use spreadsheet software
  • use word processing or desktop publishing software

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Oil Analysis Operator/Evaluator (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Petroleum Laboratory Specialist (Army - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

  • Test-Engine Operator
  • Tester

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Field Engineer, Specialist
  • Laboratory Assistant
  • Test-Engine Evaluator
  • Test-Engine Operator
  • Tester
  • Well-Logging Captain, Mud Analysis
  • Well-Logging Operator, Mud Analysis