| JOB DESCRIPTION: |
Geologists apply their knowledge of different rocks and
minerals to search for oil and natural gas. these rocks and
minerals, and the oil and gas they sometimes contain or surround,
are found at different depths below the surface and in different
structures. Geologists compile vast amounts of data on underground
structures and on rocks where oil and gas have been found, they
categorize and correlate this data, and, with the aid of new
scientific developments, develop maps of the earth's crust. In a
sense, geologists create maps of the earth as it may have existed
during different geologic eras. They prepare vertical-slice
cross-sections, or side views , which show up anticlines, faults,
and other features that resulted from changes in the earth over the
span of millions of years. From these maps and cross-sections,
together with knowledge of rocks, minerals, oil, and gas, the
geologist tries to predict where oil and gas can be found.
Geologists apply both their technical and managerial skills
primarily to the exploration phase of the oil industry. |
