Geologist I

Core Laboratories • Houston, TX

1d

About The Position

Directs and conducts XRF analysis on geological samples and analyzes, evaluates, and interprets XRF data. The Geologist may work with more senior-level geologists. The role integrates geological and geochemical data, prepares reports for clients, and interfaces with clients to discuss analytical results or set up projects. The position resides within a normal office working environment, with possible exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals in some work areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in geology or a related field.
• 1–2 years of directly related experience.
• Computer literacy and advanced knowledge of MS Excel.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical and scientific journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Ability to respond to client inquiries or complaints.
• Mathematical skills including calculations, interpreting graphs, and applying mathematical operations to test reliability, validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, and sampling theory.
• Ability to solve practical problems, interpret varied instructions, define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking to geological data problems and work with formulas, scientific equations, and graphs.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree with 1+ years of direct experience, or bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of direct experience.
• Understanding of chemostratigraphy.
• Experience with various XRF instrumentation and XRF software.
• Experience with petrophysical well logs.
• Experience using Python, Anaconda, and/or Spyder.
• WellCAD experience.
• Previous research and development in XRF.

Responsibilities

• Measure, compute, analyze, and record test data using XRF.
• Integrate analyses with other geological and geochemical parameters and generate reports.
• Maintain an active role in professional and industry associations and organizations to stay current with technical developments and industry needs.
• Prepare technical reports for clients by integrating geological data.
• Interface with clients to discuss analytical results or set up projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level