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How exposed to AI is a Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technician?

Of the 30 tasks O*NET lists for geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians, 3 could be done in half the time with a chat window today. 14 cannot be sped up at all. Here is which.

Exposure means published research judged an AI could halve the time a task takes, at the same quality. It does not mean the task stops needing a person. How to read this

Also called
Core InspectorEnvironmental Field Services TechnicianEnvironmental Sampling TechnicianGeological E-LoggerGeological TechnicianGeoscience TechnicianGeotechnicianMaterials TechnicianPhysical Science TechnicianSoils Technician
Reachable today Needs software built first Cannot be sped up
30
tasks rated for this occupation
9k
people do this job in the US
49 of 60
least protected in science

Every task, and what AI can do with it

These are O*NET's task statements for this occupation, exactly as written, sorted into the three bands by the ratings behind this report. Nothing has been reworded.

Reachable with a chat window today

3
  • Assess the environmental impacts of development projects on subsurface materials
  • Develop and design packing materials and handling procedures for shipping of objects
  • Collaborate with hydrogeologists to evaluate groundwater or well circulation

Only with software built on top

13
  • Compile, log, or record testing or operational data for review and further analysis
  • Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps, or cross-sections
  • Read and study reports in order to compile information and data for geological and geophysical prospecting
  • Interview individuals, and research public databases in order to obtain information
  • Plot information from aerial photographs, well logs, section descriptions, or other databases
  • Assemble, maintain, or distribute information for library or record systems
  • Plan and direct activities of workers who operate equipment to collect data
  • Record readings in order to compile data used in prospecting for oil or gas
  • Create photographic recordings of information, using equipment
  • Measure geological characteristics used in prospecting for oil or gas, using measuring instruments
  • Apply new technologies, such as improved seismic imaging techniques, to locate untapped oil or natural gas deposits
  • Compile data used to address environmental issues, such as the suitability of potential landfill sites
  • Conduct geophysical surveys of potential sites for wind farms or solar installations to determine their suitability

Cannot be sped up

14
  • Test and analyze samples to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus or testing equipment
  • Collect or prepare solid or fluid samples for analysis
  • Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic, or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging, or underground mine survey programs
  • Prepare or review professional, technical, or other reports regarding sampling, testing, or recommendations of data analysis
  • Adjust or repair testing, electrical, or mechanical equipment or devices
  • Operate or adjust equipment or apparatus used to obtain geological data
  • Set up or direct set-up of instruments used to collect geological data
  • Participate in the evaluation of possible mining locations
  • Evaluate and interpret core samples and cuttings, and other geological data used in prospecting for oil or gas
  • Supervise well exploration, drilling activities, or well completions
  • Inspect engines for wear or defective parts, using equipment or measuring devices
  • Collect data on underground areas, such as reservoirs, that could be used in carbon sequestration operations
  • Collect geological data from potential geothermal energy plant sites
  • Evaluate and interpret seismic data with the aid of computers
What this does not say

This is not a prediction about your job

Nobody surveyed an employer. Tasks are counted equally, so a percentage here is a share of the list rather than a share of your week. And the ratings were made in 2023, which makes every figure a floor rather than a ceiling.

It must never be used to select anyone for redundancy. The full limits are here.

Where to go next

This is the standard task list for the title. The useful next question is which of the tasks you actually do should go near AI, and which should not.

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Exposure ratings from Eloundou, Manning, Mishkin and Rock, GPTs are GPTs: Labor market impact potential of LLMs, Science 384, 1306–1308, 2024, used under the MIT licence. This page includes information from the O*NET Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. People Team AI has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Employment figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.