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Geological Sample Test Technicians

Test or analyze geological samples, crude oil, or minerals to detect presence of petroleum, gas, or mineral deposits indicating potential for exploration or production or to determine physical or chemical properties to ensure that products meet quality standards.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.82)
  2. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.50)
  3. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (4.50)
  4. Study, observe - Data (4.50)
  5. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.33)
  6. Develop, improve - Data (4.33)
  7. Program - Data (4.30)
  8. Research - Data (4.28)
  9. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (4.28)
  10. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.08)
  11. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.06)
  12. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.06)
  13. Use my brain - Data (3.98)
  14. Follow through, get things done - People (3.95)
  15. Coordinate - People (3.86)
  16. Use my intuition - Data (3.75)
  17. Perceive patterns - Data (3.63)
  18. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.63)
  19. Organize, classify - Data (3.63)
  20. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.63)
  21. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.58)
  22. Listen - People (3.50)
  23. Imagine - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Critical Thinking (3.62)
  2. Reading Comprehension (3.50)
  3. Monitoring (3.50)
  1. Written Comprehension (3.75)
  2. Problem Sensitivity (3.75)
  3. Inductive Reasoning (3.75)
  4. Deductive Reasoning (3.63)
  5. Information Ordering (3.63)
  6. Flexibility of Closure (3.63)
  7. Near Vision (3.63)
  8. Oral Comprehension (3.50)
  9. Category Flexibility (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.82)
  2. Dependability (4.68)
  3. Integrity (4.34)
  4. Initiative (4.30)
  5. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.25)
  6. Independence (4.23)
  7. Leadership (4.08)
  8. Cooperation (4.08)
  9. Concern for Others (4.06)
  10. Achievement/Effort (4.02)
  11. Analytical Thinking (3.98)
  12. Persistence (3.95)
  13. Self Control (3.85)
  14. Stress Tolerance (3.72)
  15. Innovation (3.58)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.50)
  2. Getting Information (4.35)
  3. Processing Information (4.33)
  4. Interacting With Computers (4.30)
  5. Documenting/Recording Information (4.28)
  6. Analyzing Data or Information (4.28)
  7. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.24)
  8. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.06)
  9. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.01)
  10. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.98)
  11. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.90)
  12. Scheduling Work and Activities (3.86)
  13. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.86)
  14. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.82)
  15. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.80)
  16. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.52)
  17. Thinking Creatively (3.50)
  1. Understand Properties Of Gases Or Liquids (4.50)
  2. Identify Properties Of Soil Or Water Samples (4.50)
  3. Inspect Core Samples To Determine Nature Of Strata (4.50)
  4. Distinguish Colors (4.50)
  5. Identify Properties Of Rocks Or Minerals (4.50)
  6. Understand Engineering Data Or Reports (4.50)
  7. Understand Service Or Repair Manuals (4.50)
  8. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (4.50)
  9. Collect Statistical Data (4.35)
  10. Collect Geographic Or Physical Data (4.35)
  11. Collect Scientific Or Technical Data (4.35)
  12. Develop Tables Depicting Data (4.33)
  13. Compile Numerical Or Statistical Data (4.33)
  14. Measure, Weigh, Or Count Products Or Materials (4.33)
  15. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.30)
  16. Develop Or Maintain Databases (4.30)
  17. Use Relational Database Software (4.30)
  18. Use Spreadsheet Software (4.30)
  19. Use Word Processing Or Desktop Publishing Software (4.30)
  20. Conduct Laboratory Research Or Experiments (4.28)
  21. Analyze Scientific Research Data Or Investigative Findings (4.28)
  22. Conduct Standardized Qualitative Laboratory Analyses (4.28)
  23. Analyze Chemical Experimental, Test, Or Analysis Data Or Findings (4.28)
  24. Conduct Standardized Quantitative Laboratory Analyses (4.28)
  25. Record Test Results, Test Procedures, Or Inspection Data (4.28)
  26. Conduct Analyses To Determine Physical Properties Of Materials (4.28)
  27. Test Materials Or Solutions (4.28)
  28. Analyze Geological Research Data (4.28)
  29. Use Biological Research Techniques (4.01)
  30. Use Knowledge Of Metric System (4.01)
  31. Use Knowledge Of Materials Testing Procedures (4.01)
  32. Use Mathematical Or Statistical Methods To Identify Or Analyze Problems (4.01)
  33. Use Chemical Testing Or Analysis Procedures (4.01)
  34. Use Physical Science Research Techniques (4.01)
  35. Use Hazardous Materials Information (4.01)
  36. Use Quantitative Research Methods (4.01)
  37. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (4.01)
  38. Use Quality Assurance Techniques (4.01)
  39. Use Scientific Research Methodology (4.01)
  40. Follow Safe Waste Disposal Procedures (4.01)
  41. Perform Safety Inspections In Industrial, Manufacturing Or Repair Setting (3.90)
  42. Adhere To Safety Procedures (3.90)
  43. Maintain Established Procedures Concerning Quality Assurance (3.90)
  44. Perform Safety Inspections In Construction Or Resource Extraction Setting (3.90)