Geological and mineral technologists and technicians

NOC

22101

provide technical support and services in oil and gas exploration and production, geophysics, geology, mining, mineralogy, metallurgy, metallurgical engineering and environmental protection.

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Full NOC Description

Geological and mineral technologists and technicians provide technical support and services or may work independently in the fields of oil and gas exploration and production, geophysics, petroleum engineering, geology, mining and mining engineering, mineralogy, extractive and physical metallurgy, metallurgical engineering and environmental protection. They are employed by petroleum and mining companies, consulting geology and engineering firms, and by governments and educational institutions as well as by a variety of manufacturing, construction and utilities companies.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Geological and mineral technologists

Conduct or direct geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging or underground mine survey programs

Configure, operate and maintain geophysical survey and well logging instruments and equipment

Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps and cross sections

Prepare, transcribe or analyze seismic, gravimetric, well log or other geophysical and survey data

Assist engineers and geologists in the evaluation and analysis of petroleum and mineral reservoirs

Prepare or supervise the preparation of rock, mineral or metal samples and perform physical and chemical laboratory tests

Conduct or assist in environmental audits, in the design of measures to minimize undesirable environmental effects of new or expanded mining and oil and gas operations, and in the development of waste management and other related environmental protection procedures

May supervise oil and gas well drilling, well completions and work-overs

May conduct or supervise studies and programs related to mine development, mining methods, mine ventilation, lighting, drainage and ground control

May assist engineers and metallurgists in specifying material selection, metal treatments or corrosion protection systems

May assist hydrogeologists in evaluating groundwater and well circulation and in report preparation

May develop specifications for heat treatment of metals or for welding, design welding fixtures, troubleshoot welding processes or quality problems and supervise welding projects

May coordinate crew members' activities during seismic tests.

Geological and mineral technicians

Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging or underground mine survey programs and in environmental audits and related environmental protection activities

Operate and maintain geophysical survey and well logging instruments and equipment

Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps and cross sections

Assist in preparing, transcribing or analyzing seismic, gravimetric, well log or other geophysical and survey data

Assist in the preparation of rock, mineral or metal samples and in conducting physical and chemical laboratory tests

Assist in hydrogeological field and laboratory studies and in preparation of reports

Carry out a limited range of other technical functions in support of geology, geophysics and petroleum and mining engineering.

Also Known As

assayer
geological technician
geophysical technologist
groundwater technologist
log technician

marine geoscience technologist

metallurgical technologist

mineralogy technician

mining engineering technologist

mining technologist

petroleum engineering technologist

petroleum technician

petrology technician

reservoir engineering technician

rock mechanics technician

seismic technician

welding technologist

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Geological and mineral technologists usually require completion of a two- to three-year college program in geological technology, petroleum technology, petroleum engineering technology, hydrogeology or groundwater technology, mining technology, mining engineering technology, mineralogy, metallurgical technology, or welding technology.

Geophysics technologists usually require completion of a two- to three-year college program in electronics technology.

Geological and mineral technicians usually require completion of a one- to two-year college program in a related field.

Certification in geological and mineral technology or in a related field is available through provincial associations of engineering/applied science technologists and technicians and may be required by employers.

In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body for professional technologists is required to use the title "Professional Technologist."

A period of supervised work experience, usually two years, is required before certification.

Provincial Regulation

Provincially Regulated: Yes

Regulation Body

New Brunswick Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists

Employment by Sex

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4.3%

Female

95.7%

Male

Employment by age

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0.0%

15-24

0.0%

25-34

0.0%

35-44

0.0%

45-54

0.0%

55-64

0.0%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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0.0%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

34.8%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

0.0%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

0.0%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

17.4%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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34.8%

Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

26.1%

Professional, scientific and technical services

N/A

39.1%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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26.10%

Northeast

17.40%

Southeast

17.40%

Southwest

30.40%

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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Employment Outlook

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