Geological Technicians

How AI is changing geological technicians work

5 of 16 measurable main tasks for this job show up in real AI-use data, so we rate it Amber (some AI use) — 31%. 1 newer task is not in the data yet and left out.

This shows where people already use AI, not whether the job will disappear. How we measure this.

Tasks in this job and recorded AI use

• Compile, log, or record testing or operational data for review and further analysis (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Assemble, maintain, or distribute information for library or record systems (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Test and analyze samples to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus or testing equipment (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps, or cross-sections (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Interview individuals, and research public databases in order to obtain information (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Collect or prepare solid or fluid samples for analysis (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic, or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging, or underground mine survey programs (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Prepare or review professional, technical, or other reports regarding sampling, testing, or recommendations of data analysis (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Adjust or repair testing, electrical, or mechanical equipment or devices (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Read and study reports in order to compile information and data for geological and geophysical prospecting (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Plot information from aerial photographs, well logs, section descriptions, or other databases (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Apply new technologies (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Collect data on underground areas (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Collect geological data from potential geothermal energy plant sites (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Compile data used to address environmental issues (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Conduct geophysical surveys of potential sites for wind farms or solar installations to determine their suitability (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Evaluate and interpret seismic data with the aid of computers (main task) — too new for the AI data
• Create photographic recordings of information, using equipment — some recorded AI use
• Operate or adjust equipment or apparatus used to obtain geological data — no recorded AI use
• Plan and direct activities of workers who operate equipment to collect data — no recorded AI use
• Set up or direct set-up of instruments used to collect geological data — no recorded AI use
• Record readings in order to compile data used in prospecting for oil or gas — no recorded AI use
• Measure geological characteristics used in prospecting for oil or gas, using measuring instruments — no recorded AI use
• Participate in the evaluation of possible mining locations — no recorded AI use
• Assess the environmental impacts of development projects on subsurface materials — no recorded AI use
• Evaluate and interpret core samples and cuttings, and other geological data used in prospecting for oil or gas — no recorded AI use
• Supervise well exploration, drilling activities, or well completions — no recorded AI use
• Inspect engines for wear or defective parts, using equipment or measuring devices — no recorded AI use
• Collaborate with hydrogeologists to evaluate groundwater or well circulation — no recorded AI use

Tasks: O*NET 31.0. AI use: Anthropic Economic Index (exact or close text match).

Your first steps (guidance)

1. Week 1: Open a free AI assistant and say hello. Follow our “Getting started with AI” guide. Ask it one simple question about your work.
2. Week 2: Use AI on one task you do often. Try the prompt for: “Compile, log, or record testing or operational data for review and further analysis”. Try the prompt for: “Assemble, maintain, or distribute information for library or record systems”.

Tick your own tasks above to get a plan based on what you really do. The first 2 weeks are free; Premium (coming soon) adds weeks 3–12. New to AI? Read our beginner’s guide.

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