ISCO Occupation Group 2114.2 Geophysicist
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Geophysicist: Geophysicists study the physical characteristics of the earth and apply physical measurements to geological situations. Geophysicists use the principles of gravity, seismicity and electromagnetics to identify the structure and composition of the earth.
Essential Skills
- Engineer Seismic Equipment
- Prepare Technical Reports
- Provide Geophysical Support
- Use A Computer
- Document Seismic Research
- Physics
- Operate Seismic Equipment
- Seismic Measurement Techniques
- Geology
Optional Skills
- Assess Potential Gas Yield
- Perform Electrical Geophysical Measurements
- Archaeology
- Address Problems Critically
- Measure Reservoir Volumes
- Electronics
- Electrical Engineering
- Assess Potential Oil Yield
- Perform Gravity Measurements
- Perform Electromagnetic Geophysical Measurements
Alternative Names
- Consultant Geophysicist
- Geophysical Engineer
- Project Geophysicist
- Field Seismologist
- Exploration Geophysicist
- Petroleum Geophysicist
