Hydrogeologists

What the job involves

• Conducts preliminary surveys of mineral, petroleum and natural gas deposits with Prospectors, Mining Engineers, Metallurgists, and other mineral scientists and engineers
• Prepares and supervises the production of laboratory reports and scientific papers
• Conducts studies of the structure, nature and formation of the earth’s crust and the minerals contained in it
• Studies and dates fossils and rock strata to develop knowledge of the evolution and biology of life forms, and to assess their commercial applications
• Studies the effects of natural events, such as erosion, sedimentation, earthquakes and volcanic activity, on the formation of the earth’s surface and sea beds
• Carries out exploration to determine the resources present by sampling, examining and analysing geological specimens, rock cores, cuttings and samples using optical, chemical, electronic and mechanical techniques
• Conducts surveys of variations in the earth’s gravitational and magnetic fields to determine its physical features
• Investigates the propagation of seismic waves to determine the structure and stability of the earth’s mantle and crust
• Studies the causes of earthquakes and other stress states of the earth’s crust
• Performs laboratory and field studies as well as aerial, ground and drill hole surveys

Key values of workers in Hydrogeologists

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

Top skills required for workers in Hydrogeologists

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Science

  Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Mathematics

  Using mathematics to solve problems.