Geological technician, Kaihangarau aronuku
Also known as
- Geological technical officer, geotechnician, geoscience technician, Earth science technician, Earth science technical officer, seismology technician, mining technician
Geological technicians help scientists and engineers analyse geological samples and extract resources like minerals.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$67K to $107K
Most common
$150K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Geological technicians
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices, laboratories and outdoors and may travel locally
- may work in all weather conditions
- need to be methodical, accurate and work well in a team
Tasks
- Analyse geological samples.
- Collect samples for analysis or testing.
- Record research or operational data.
- Prepare maps.
- Operate laboratory or field equipment.
- Supervise scientific or technical personnel.
- Research geological features or processes.
- Set up laboratory or field equipment.
- Direct technical activities or operations.
- Analyse geological or geographical data.
You usually need a qualification to become a geological technician and experience may be useful.
You may need
- a Bachelor of Science in geology, Earth sciences, engineering or similar
- a Master of Engineering Geology
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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