Geologist

Responsible for studying and documenting the materials and processes on the planet, including the ocean floor.

Study the materials, processes, and history of the Earth.
Investigate how rocks were formed.
Study rock cuttings from oil and gas wells to determine what rock formations are being drilled into and how drilling should proceed.
Send reports and logs of completed drilling to the operations geologist and offer geological advice to oil company representatives.
Analyze the risk assessment of geological hazards.
Ensure that geological factors affecting engineering works are identified and provided for.
Observe rocks, minerals, and fossil remains to identify and determine sequence of processes affecting development of earth.
Locate mineral, geothermal, and petroleum deposits and underground water resources.
Study land to help engineer dams, tunnels, and large buildings.
Determine age of rocks, fossils, and animal bones.
Create geologic reports and maps.
Conduct environmental studies and prepare environmental reports.
Aide in the planning, design, construction, operation and safety of engineering projects.
Examine composition and structure of earth's crust.
Utilize knowledge of chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics to explain changes in geologic formations.
Determine the integrity of various components of earth, such as rocks, soil and ground water.
Plan field investigations by drilling and analyzing the bedrock samples.
Alert the client on potential problems relating to the site.