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4.9 KiB

Competences — geology technician

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/fb3f5f35-e6f7-4168-aef2-e4dfb7f2a3ee).

Essential

  • apply safety procedures in laboratory (skill/competence)
  • apply scientific methods (skill/competence)
  • apply statistical analysis techniques (skill/competence)
  • assist scientific research (skill/competence)
  • cartography (knowledge)
  • collect geological data (skill/competence)
  • collect samples (skill/competence)
  • collect samples for analysis (skill/competence)
  • conduct field work (skill/competence)
  • execute analytical mathematical calculations (skill/competence)
  • geological time scale (knowledge)
  • mathematics (knowledge)
  • operate scientific measuring equipment (skill/competence)
  • percolation (knowledge)
  • perform sample testing (skill/competence)
  • prepare samples for testing (skill/competence)
  • prepare scientific reports (skill/competence)
  • record test data (skill/competence)
  • scientific research methodology (knowledge)
  • statistics (knowledge)
  • test raw minerals (skill/competence)
  • work ergonomically (skill/competence)
  • write production reports (skill/competence)

Optional

  • advise on geology for mineral extraction (skill/competence)
  • apply digital mapping (skill/competence)
  • archive scientific documentation (skill/competence)
  • assess environmental impact (skill/competence)
  • assist with geophysical surveys (skill/competence)
  • collect data using GPS (skill/competence)
  • conduct soil sample tests (skill/competence)
  • create GIS reports (skill/competence)
  • create thematic maps (skill/competence)
  • develop geological databases (skill/competence)
  • environmental legislation (knowledge)
  • geochemistry (knowledge)
  • geodesy (knowledge)
  • geographic information systems (knowledge)
  • geology (knowledge)
  • geophysics (knowledge)
  • interpret geophysical data (skill/competence)
  • investigate soil stability (skill/competence)
  • liaise with geology professionals (skill/competence)
  • maintain cores (skill/competence)
  • monitor geotechnical structures (skill/competence)
  • negotiate land access (skill/competence)
  • perform laboratory tests (skill/competence)
  • physics (knowledge)
  • plan geotechnical investigations in the field (skill/competence)
  • prepare geological map sections (skill/competence)
  • prepare surveying report (skill/competence)
  • process data (skill/competence)
  • provide information on geological characteristics (skill/competence)
  • provide technical expertise (skill/competence)
  • study aerial photos (skill/competence)
  • train employees (skill/competence)
  • troubleshoot (skill/competence)
  • use geographic information systems (skill/competence)
  • use spreadsheets software (skill/competence)

Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 5 ads, as of 2026-07-12)

Share of analyzed job ads mentioning the item (threshold ≥ 20 %). Source: JSearch/Adzuna APIs.

Hard skills

  • data entry — 60 %
  • equipment maintenance — 40 %
  • geologic sampling — 20 %
  • field data logging — 20 %
  • geological surveying — 20 %
  • gps navigation — 20 %
  • grade control sampling — 20 %
  • infrastructure mapping — 20 %
  • laboratory testing — 20 %
  • mechanical aptitude — 20 %
  • data analysis — 20 %
  • data collection — 20 %
  • dig permit management — 20 %
  • drafting — 20 %
  • drill sample validation — 20 %
  • earthworks — 20 %
  • ore definition — 20 %
  • ore sampling — 20 %
  • presentation preparation — 20 %
  • record keeping — 20 %
  • sample collection — 20 %
  • stockpile sampling — 20 %
  • survey data processing — 20 %
  • vehicle operation — 20 %
  • volume calculation — 20 %
  • waste removal — 20 %
  • waste rock sampling — 20 %
  • work procedure creation — 20 %

Responsibilities

  • vehicle maintenance — 20 %
  • work coordination — 20 %
  • survey data preparation — 20 %
  • sample collection — 20 %
  • sample loading — 20 %
  • sample packaging — 20 %
  • sample preparation — 20 %
  • scientific method execution — 20 %
  • record maintenance — 20 %
  • remote mobilization — 20 %
  • safety maintenance — 20 %
  • safety protocol adherence — 20 %
  • project ownership — 20 %
  • ore mark-up — 20 %
  • engineering plan drafting — 20 %
  • drilling consumable management — 20 %
  • drill and blast assistance — 20 %
  • drill collar setup — 20 %
  • anomaly target refinement — 20 %
  • block marking — 20 %
  • data management — 20 %
  • geophysical instrument setup — 20 %
  • field equipment maintenance — 20 %
  • field logistics — 20 %
  • field verification — 20 %
  • geological procedure review — 20 %
  • field data collection — 20 %