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the employment opportunities for Geologists are very good.

Employment Opportunities for a Geologist

Petroleum and mining companies.

Contracting firms.

Technical sales department.

Consulting geology and engineering firms.

Governments, educational institutions.

Teaching.

Manufacturing.

Environment protection firms.

jobs that can be taken are;

Geological Technologists: Their job is to conduct or direct geological or geophysical surveys and prospecting field trips, assist engineers and geologists in the evaluation and analysis of petroleum and mineral reservoirs. They also prepare/supervise the preparation of rock, mineral or metal samples and perform physical and chemical laboratory tests.

Engineering Geologist: Their job is to identify and deal with geological factors affecting engineering works. They consult geological maps and aerial photographs to advise on site selection and oversee the progress of specific contracts. They also assess the integrity of soil, rock, groundwater and other natural conditions prior to major construction projects.

Geological Technicians: The job of a Geological Technician is to participate in geological or geophysical surveys, prospecting field trips and environmental audits and operate and maintain geophysical survey and well-logging instruments and equipment.

Geochemist: They analyse the age, nature and components of rock, minerals, soil and other environmental samples, map specific geochemical areas for research and analysis and provide support and recommendations to mainstream geologists.

Geophysicist/Field Seismologist: They are responsible for controlling the quality of the seismic data collected and interpreting it in order to create maps of the build-up of hydrocarbons. They design, test, modify and repair seismic equipment and compile charts and reports.

Geoscientist: They are involved in interpreting geophysical, geochemical and geological data to develop models of the subsurface of the earth. They collect information in the field, from seismic and well data from other sources and monitor the acquisition of data to ensure consistent quality. Moreover, they implement new technologies in geological modelling and seismic processing.

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Geologists study the earth's history, composition & structure. Geologists play an important part in the study, exploration, preservation and cleaning up of the environment. The study of geology includes Mineralogy (study of minerals) Paleontology (study of fossils); Structural Geology (study of forces working on the earth’s crust); Geomorphology (the study of the formation of the earth’s crust with its various land forms).

Here I am providing you the list of jobs where geologists work...

Engineering Geologists investigate sites before foundations and earthworks for large civil engineering projects begin.

Environmental Geologists are concerned with disposal of waste of all types and they evaluate the environmental impact of construction projects.

Geo-Hydrologistslocate , assess and analyze the sources of water, identify threats to water pollution, provide advise for the site and construction of reservoirs.

Geo-Morphologists study processes such as erosion and glaciations

Hydrologists are responsible for identifying, measuring and analyzing sources of water.

Mineralogists analyze and classify minerals and precious stones in rocks and mineral deposits through chemical and physical analysis for use by industries.

Marine Geologists study the ocean floor while physical oceanographers study the physical aspects of oceans such as currents and their contact with the atmosphere.

Petroleum Geologists conduct tests for locating natural gas and oil deposits both onshore and offshore. They also give advice on the commercial viability of an exploration project.

Paleontologists study fossils found in geological formations to trace the evolution of plant and animal life and estimate their age.

Seismologists interpret data to locate earthquakes and earthquake faults.

Stratigraphers study the distribution and arrangement of sedimentary rock layers for understanding the distribution of land and sea.

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