ISCO Occupation Group 3117.2 Geotechnician
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
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.
Essential Skills
- Prepare Samples For Testing
- Prepare Technical Reports
- Collect Samples
- Troubleshoot
- Install Rock Movement Monitoring Devices
- Test Raw Minerals
- Geology
- Impact Of Geological Factors On Mining Operations
- Use A Computer
- Perform Sample Testing
Optional Skills
- Communicate On The Environmental Impact Of Mining
- Plan Geotechnical Investigations In The Field
- Prepare Geological Map Sections
- Negotiate Land Access
- Health And Safety Hazards Underground
- Physics
- Maintain Cores
Alternative Names
- Geological Expert
- Formation Evaluation Engineer
- Surface Logging Specialist
- Geo-Technician
- Surface Logging Technician
- Logging Geologist
- Geological Operator
- Mine Geological Technician
- Geologist
- Surface Logger
- Logging Engineer
- Mine Geotechnician
