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Automation Squad

Role

AI for Geological Technicians

Robert MacKelfresh

By Robert MacKelfresh

Founder, Automation Squad

Assist scientists or engineers in the use of electronic, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in laboratory, exploration, and production activities to obtain data indicating 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.

Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · O*NET 19-4043.00 · Job Zone 4 · sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor occupation database

Automation coverage

13 of 36tools on this list have an AI solution available today

Counted by matching the tools this occupation is documented as using against a corpus of 226,452 AI products, MCP servers, skills and connectors. Where a tool has no match, we say so rather than inventing one.

AI you can use for this job

21 matched to the tools geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians use. Showing 21.

The tools this job actually uses

36 documented for this occupation. Showing 36, hot technologies first. A filled dot means an AI solution exists for it.

  • Adobe Illustratorhot
  • Autodesk AutoCADhot
  • ESRI ArcGIS softwarehot
  • Microsoft Accesshot
  • Microsoft Excelhot
  • Microsoft Office softwarehot
  • Microsoft Outlookhot
  • Microsoft PowerPointhot
  • Microsoft Wordhot
  • SAP softwarehot
  • Clark Labs IDRISI Andes
  • Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
  • Database software
  • Dynamic Graphics EarthVision
  • Geographic information system GIS software
  • Geographic information system GIS systems
  • Geographic resources analysis support system GRASS
  • Global positioning system GPS software
  • Golden Software Surfer
  • Halliburton ProMAX
  • IHS Petra
  • Inventory management systems
  • Juniper Systems LandMark Mobile
  • Landmark Graphics GeoGraphix
  • Landmark SeisWorks
  • Leica Geosystems ERDAS IMAGINE
  • Martin D Adamiker's TruFlite
  • Midland Valley 2DMove
  • Parallel Geoscience SPW
  • Petroleum Software Technologies
  • petroWEB Global Seismic Library
  • SAP BusinessObjects Crystal Reports
  • Schlumberger GeoFrame
  • Seismic Micro-Technology KINGDOM
  • Surface III
  • Techsia Techlog

What this job involves

29 documented tasks, most important first. Showing 24.

  1. Test and analyze samples to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus or testing equipment.
  2. Collect or prepare solid or fluid samples for analysis.
  3. Compile, log, or record testing or operational data for review and further analysis.
  4. Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps, or cross-sections.
  5. Operate or adjust equipment or apparatus used to obtain geological data.
  6. Plan and direct activities of workers who operate equipment to collect data.
  7. Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic, or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging, or underground mine survey programs.
  8. Set up or direct set-up of instruments used to collect geological data.
  9. Record readings in order to compile data used in prospecting for oil or gas.
  10. Prepare or review professional, technical, or other reports regarding sampling, testing, or recommendations of data analysis.
  11. Adjust or repair testing, electrical, or mechanical equipment or devices.
  12. Read and study reports in order to compile information and data for geological and geophysical prospecting.
  13. Create photographic recordings of information, using equipment.
  14. Interview individuals, and research public databases in order to obtain information.
  15. Measure geological characteristics used in prospecting for oil or gas, using measuring instruments.
  16. Plot information from aerial photographs, well logs, section descriptions, or other databases.
  17. Participate in the evaluation of possible mining locations.
  18. Assemble, maintain, or distribute information for library or record systems.
  19. Assess the environmental impacts of development projects on subsurface materials.
  20. Evaluate and interpret core samples and cuttings, and other geological data used in prospecting for oil or gas.
  21. Supervise well exploration, drilling activities, or well completions.
  22. Inspect engines for wear or defective parts, using equipment or measuring devices.
  23. Collaborate with hydrogeologists to evaluate groundwater or well circulation.
  24. Apply new technologies, such as improved seismic imaging techniques, to locate untapped oil or natural gas deposits.