Geology Technician

As a society, we rely heavily on oil and natural gas to fuel our cars, heat our houses, and run our appliances. Because of that, the industry is constantly searching for new areas that can be drilled to access those reserves deep in the Earth’s crust. Geology Technician are on the front line of the effort to locate those evasive pockets of gas and oil.

The scenery changes depending on the job. As a Geology Technician, you might spend all of your time in the lab, analyzing samples, or you might travel the world in search of new reserves. Most often, Geology Technician do a little of both.

When travel is involved, it is often significant. Whether it’s across the United States, over to India, or up to Iceland, you and your team of Engineers and Scientists gather gear and head out.

Once on site, you get to work as the right-hand person to the team. You collect samples of rock, dirt, gas, or oil, and perform field tests that analyze quality and indicate the probability of more substance in the area. Your equipment is sensitive, so you pay attention to the readings, make minute adjustments, ensure accuracy, and record data for your team to review. You’re also responsible for cleaning and maintaining those tools.

If you dream of traveling, are willing to work in a variety of wet, dirty, and cold environments, and have a passion for geology, then stock up on rain gear and start taking classes because a job as a Geology Technician might be the right one for you.