Low to No Risk

18

Moderate Risk

0

High Risk

6

Extreme Risk

2

• 1.5Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps, or cross-sections.
• 1Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic, or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging, or underground mine survey programs.
• 1.8Prepare or review professional, technical, or other reports regarding sampling, testing, or recommendations of data analysis.
• 1.5Adjust or repair testing, electrical, or mechanical equipment or devices.
• 2.7Read and study reports in order to compile information and data for geological and geophysical prospecting.
• 1.5Interview individuals, and research public databases in order to obtain information.
• 2.2Operate or adjust equipment or apparatus used to obtain geological data.
• 2Plan and direct activities of workers who operate equipment to collect data.
• 2.2Set up or direct set-up of instruments used to collect geological data.
• 2.4Measure geological characteristics used in prospecting for oil or gas, using measuring instruments.
• 1.5Participate in the evaluation of possible mining locations.
• 1.2Assess the environmental impacts of development projects on subsurface materials.
• 1.5Evaluate and interpret core samples and cuttings, and other geological data used in prospecting for oil or gas.
• 2Apply new technologies, such as improved seismic imaging techniques, to locate untapped oil or natural gas deposits.
• 2.5Collect data on underground areas, such as reservoirs, that could be used in carbon sequestration operations.
• 1.3Collect geological data from potential geothermal energy plant sites.
• 1.6Conduct geophysical surveys of potential sites for wind farms or solar installations to determine their suitability.
• 2.2Evaluate and interpret seismic data with the aid of computers.

30.8% of Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians tasks can be automated with AI or robotics