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for Geological and Petroleum Technicians (19-4041) in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
Occupational Description Assist scientists in the use of electrical, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in both laboratory and production activities to obtain data indicating potential sources of metallic ore, gas, or petroleum. Analyze mud and drill cuttings. Chart pressure, temperature, and other characteristics of wells or bore holes. Investigate and collect information leading to the possible discovery of new oil fields.
Employment Projections for Geological and Petroleum Technicians in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
2008
Employment		 2018
Employment
Change		 %
Change		 Projected
Annual
Growth
Openings		 Projected
Annual
Replacement
Openings		 Projected
Total
Annual
Openings
58 66 8 13.8% 1 2 3

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
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Wages (All Industries, 2010) for Geological and Petroleum Technicians in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
No wage data is available for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information for Geological and Petroleum Technicians No statewide license is required for this occupation.


Current Job Openings for Geological and Petroleum Technicians in the Oregon Portion of the WIRED Region There are no openings for this occupation in the WIRED region.


Major Industries of Employment for Geological and Petroleum Technicians in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
Industry NAICS Ownership 2008
Employment
Professional and Technical Services 54 Private 51
Professional and Technical Services 541 Private 51
Architectural and Engineering Services 5413 Private 41


Educational Requirements for Geological and Petroleum Technicians Workers typically need an Associate's degree to enter this occupation. In addition, moderate-term on-the-job training is typically needed, once employed, to attain competency in the skills needed in this occupation.
Skills for Geological and Petroleum Technicians
  • Apply Basic Chemistry
  • Apply Basic Engineering Principles
  • Apply Heat Transfer Principles
  • Apply Map Reading Techniques In Wilderness Areas
  • Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
  • Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
  • Apply Research Methodology To Science Or Engineering
  • Apply Soil Science Principles
  • Apply Technical Engineering Regulations
  • Appraise Ore Deposits
  • Conduct Chemical Analyses
  • Conduct Field Research
  • Conduct Laboratory Research
  • Conduct Quantitative Analysis
  • Design And Develop Petroleum Equipment
  • Design Tables Depicting Data
  • Develop And Revise Databases
  • Explain Complex Mathematical Information
  • Explore For Oil And Gas
  • Follow Hazardous Materials Specifications
  • Follow Safety Procedures
  • Interpret Computerized Data And Reports
  • Locate And Plan Ore Extraction
  • Operate Chemical Control Equipment
  • Operate Precision Measuring Devices, Tools And Equipment
  • Operate Two-Way Radio
  • Perform Safety Inspections
  • Prepare Maps And Charts
  • Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Read Schematics And Specifications
  • Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
  • Understand Properties Of Gases And Liquids In Production, Processing And Manufacturing
  • Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Calculus
  • Use Gis Software
  • Use Land And Site Surveying Instruments And Techniques
  • Use Materials Testing Procedures
  • Use Metric System
  • Use Non-Destructive Test Equipment
  • Use Physical Science Research Techniques
  • Use Pressure Gauges
  • Use Quantitative Research Methods
  • Work As A Team Member


Schools and Training Providers for Geological and Petroleum Technicians No programs of training are associated with this occupation.


Graduates and Program Completers for training programs related to Geological and Petroleum Technicians No programs of training are associated with this occupation.


Employment Service Job Applicants - January 2011 for Geological and Petroleum Technicians in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
Occupation Oregon Job Applicants by Experience Level Washington Applicants
None <1 Year 1-4 Years 5-9 Years 10+ Years
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 45 2 10 6 5 0

Occupational experience is largely self-reported.

Applicants counts include only those registered with the Oregon State Employment Department and the Washington State Employment Security Department. They do not represent all job applicants across the WIRED region.

Applicants in Oregon may be listed under multiple occupational categories, so summing applicant counts across occupational classifications will result in some double-counting.

Source: Oregon Employment Department, Washington State Employment Security Department


Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Geological and Petroleum Technicians matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Life, Physical, And Social Science Technicians, All Other 49%
Environmental Science And Protection Technicians, Including Health 45%
Forensic Science Technicians 39%
Chemical Technicians 36%
Forest And Conservation Technicians 35%
Agricultural And Food Science Technicians 32%
Environmental Engineering Technicians 32%
The Oregon-Washington WIRED Region consists of Clackamas, Columbia, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Washington and Yamhill counties in Oregon, and Clark, Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties in Washington.