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.
Also called: geological expert, formation evaluation engineer, surface logging specialist, geo-technician, surface logging technician, logging geologist, geological operator, mine geological technician
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8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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