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geotechnician Occupational skill for the role 'geotechnician' (also: formation evaluation engineer, geologist, surface logging technician, surface logging specialist, logging geologist, surface logger). Use when the user asks for typical geotechnician work such as: typical geotechnician responsibilities

Geotechnician

Geotechnicians collect and process rock and soil samples for geomechanical testing. They also describe the quality of rock mass, including structure, discontinuities, colour and weathering. Mine geotechnicians may measure the size of underground openings. They report the collected information to geologists and engineers as required.

Core workflow

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • collect samples
  • geology
  • impact of geological factors on mining operations
  • install rock movement monitoring devices
  • perform sample testing
  • prepare samples for testing
  • prepare scientific reports
  • test raw minerals
  • troubleshoot

Hot technologies

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • ESRI ArcGIS software
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • SAP software

Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/e9665bdf-2989-4dc5-9aa9-7b791e489779), ONET 30.3 (19-4043.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*