geochemist

Geochemists study the characteristics and chemical elements in minerals, rocks and soils, and how they interact with hydrological systems. They coordinate the collection of samples and indicate the suite of metals to be analysed.

Alternative Labels

geo-technician

consultant geochemist

petroleum technician

geoscience technician

oil geochemist

exploration geochemist

mining geochemist

environmental geochemist

geochemist

research geochemist

metals analyst

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

create thematic maps communicate on minerals issues manipulate metal create GIS reports deal with pressure from unexpected circumstances prepare scientific reports ensure compliance with environmental legislation conduct laboratory chemical research on metals prepare samples for testing address problems critically perform sample testing conduct environmental site assessments examine geochemical samples

Essential Knowledge

geographic information systems geology types of metal

Optional Skills and Competences

collect samples liaise with industrial professionals test samples for pollutants supervise staff perform minor repairs to equipment troubleshoot

Optional Knowledge

chemistry

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/c8e6cdcc-824e-4887-8ee2-197e7d794258

Status

released

Occupations

geochemist

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI