Geological And Petroleum Technician is a Scientific Research and Development Services job with over 474 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Geological And Petroleum Technicians are hired by companies in the Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations | 186 | $50,249 |
| Engineering Services | 68 | $49,378 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | 60 | $65,858 |
| Petroleum Refineries | 36 | $65,786 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 35 | $41,063 |
| Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services | 17 | $55,492 |
| Custom Computer Programming Services | 16 | $49,924 |
| Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing | 13 | $51,227 |
| Testing Laboratories and Services | 9 | $46,357 |
| Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | 6 | $29,446 |