Geological and Petroleum Technicians

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 28,020 - 108,110; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor presents a role for a Geological and Petroleum Technician focused on assisting scientists with electronic instruments in various environments. The technician will analyze and chart geological data to facilitate the discovery of valuable resources like minerals and petroleum. The average yearly salary ranges from $28,020 to $108,110, with best opportunities noted in states like New Mexico and Alaska. This role has promising job growth projected at 16% over the coming years.

Qualifications

• Assist scientists or engineers with measuring instruments to collect data.
• Analyze mud and drill cuttings for geological evaluations.
• Chart well characteristics including pressure and temperature.

Responsibilities

• Investigate potential resources for metallic ore, minerals, gas, coal or petroleum.
• Collect and analyze data leading to new discovery opportunities.

Job description

Life As a Geological and Petroleum Technician

Geological & Petroleum Technician Job Description Assist scientists or engineers in the use of electronic, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in both laboratory and production activities to obtain data indicating potential 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. Investigate and collect information leading to the possible discovery of new metallic ore, minerals, gas, coal, or petroleum deposits.

Types of Geological and Petroleum Technician

• Mud Logger
• Crude Tester
• Seismograph Operator
• Geological Sample Tester
• Geophysical Prospector

Job Opportunities

In the United States, there were 15,000 jobs for Geological and Petroleum Technician in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 16% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 2,400 new jobs for Geological and Petroleum Technician by 2026. There will be an estimated 1,900 positions for Geological & Petroleum Technician per year.

The states with the most job growth for Geological & Petroleum Technician are Wyoming, North Carolina, and Utah. Watch out if you plan on working in Kentucky, West Virginia, or New Hampshire. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Salary

The average yearly salary of a Geological & Petroleum Technician ranges between $28,020 and $108,110.

Geological and Petroleum Technicians who work in New Mexico, Alaska, or Kentucky, make the highest salaries.