Geological And Petroleum Technician is a Oil and Gas Extraction job with over 474 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Geological And Petroleum Technicians are hired by companies in the Scientific Research and Development Services industry. The average H1B Geological And Petroleum Technicians job lasts 1,007 days.
Assist scientists or engineers in the use of electronic, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in both laboratory and production activities to obtain data indicating potential resources such as metallic ore, minerals, gas, coal, or petroleum. Analyze mud and drill cuttings. Chart pressure, temperature, and other characteristics of wells or bore holes. Investigate and collect information leading to the possible discovery of new metallic ore, minerals, gas, coal, or petroleum deposits.
| Industry | Jobs | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 3 | $38,709 |
| Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services | 3 | $66,990 |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | 2 | $44,263 |
| Drilling Oil and Gas Wells | 2 | $71,511 |
| Building Inspection Services | 2 | $79,924 |
| All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | $55,162 |
| All Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | 2 | $60,174 |
| Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development | 2 | $42,578 |
| Support Activities for Metal Mining | 1 | $36,941 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | 1 | $120,931 |