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Geological and petroleum technicians measure and record physical and geologic conditions in oil or gas wells, using advanced instruments lowered into the wells or analyzing the mud from the wells. In oil and gas exploration, technicians collect and examine geological data or test geological samples to determine their petroleum content and their mineral and element composition. Some petroleum technicians, called scouts, collect information about oil well and gas well drilling operations, geological and geophysical prospecting, and land or lease contracts.

Geological and Petroleum Technician Resources
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Overview: Overview of Geological and Petroleum Technicians
Preparation: Programs, Degree Fields
Day in the Life: The Workplace
Earnings: Employer Options, Salary Ranges, Types of Employers
Employment: Statistics, Industries, Employers
Career Path Forecast: Predictions for the Field
Professional Organizations: Resources, Networking, Support
Internet Resources: American Geological Institute Association for Women Geoscientists American Association of Petroleum Geologists Society of Petroleum Engineers

Note: Some resources in this section are provided by the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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