Geophysical Data Technicians
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.
Also called: Field Engineer, Geological Technician, Geotechnician, Observer
Knowledge:
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
- product and service development
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
- physics
Skills:
- reading work related information
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilites:
- read and understand what is written
- communicate by speaking
- order or arrange things
- group things in different ways
Personality:
Description: People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
They do well at jobs that need
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Independence
- Dependability
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Initiative
Technology:
Analytical or scientific software
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Surface III
Computer aided design CAD software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Dynamic Graphics EarthVision