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Soil/Geotechnical Properties Tech/Analyst

Career Overview

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.


Career Outlook


Projections 2022-2030

New job opportunities are likely in the future. With a
9% Percent change.


2020 Employment

16,800

2030 Employment

18,300

What training is needed?

People starting in this career usually have:

  • Associate's Degree
  • No work experience
  • 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

Programs that can prepare you for this career are:
  • Chemical Process Technology
  • Geology/Earth Science, General
  • Mining Technology/Technician
  • Petroleum Technology/Technician
  • Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians

What does a typical day look like?

  • Analyze geological samples.
  • Collect samples for analysis or testing.
  • Record research or operational data.
  • Prepare maps.
  • Operate laboratory or field equipment.

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 2055370
Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.