4.9 KiB
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 %