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Optional knowledge
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Overview
Geology technicians support geologists by collecting geological data, taking earth or soil samples, preparing samples for testing and helping with field studies, drill sites and geophysical or geochemical surveys.
In job descriptions, look for fieldwork, sample collection, laboratory safety, measuring equipment, GPS data, GIS reports, geological databases, drilling sites, soil stability, maps, test records and scientific reports.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Geology technicians support field and laboratory work for geologists. Tasks can include collecting geological data, taking samples, preparing materials for testing, recording results and helping on drill sites, geochemical surveys or geophysical studies.
Skills and specializations
Important skills include fieldwork, sample collection, laboratory safety, scientific measuring equipment, statistical analysis, GPS data collection, GIS reports, geological databases, soil sample tests and clear scientific documentation.
Salary context
Salary context depends on field travel, laboratory responsibility, drilling-site work, equipment handling, data quality, report preparation, safety procedures and whether the post supports exploration, environmental assessment or research.
Career paths
Career paths can move from sample preparation, field assistance or lab testing into senior technician work, GIS mapping, geophysical survey support, environmental monitoring, drilling coordination or applied geology studies.
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Read adverts for the setting: field campaigns, lab tests, maps, cores, GPS, GIS, soil stability, exploration projects, safety routines, supervision by geologists and expectations for reports or databases.
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This guide gives editorial career context for geology technician work. It is not official labour-market statistics or salary data.
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Alternative labels
geological and petroleum technician
mining technician
mineral technician
mine production techician
geo-technician
geoscience technician
geological engineering technician
geophysical data technician
geological technician
material sampler
geophysical technician
geo-mechanics technician
mineral industry sampler
minerals survey technician
mine surveying technician
geological survey technician
mineralogy technician
Occupation group
Chemical and physical science technicians (3111)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/fb3f5f35-e6f7-4168-aef2-e4dfb7f2a3ee |
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| ESCO code | 3111.4 |
| ISCO group | 3111 |
| Concept type | Occupation |