How Do I Get Started in a Geology Career?

A geoengineer refers to a person who masters and applies basic theoretical knowledge in basic geology, geophysics, geochemistry, hydrogeology, engineering geology, geological engineering, etc., and engages in the fields of resource exploration, engineering investigation, design, construction, management, etc. Resource exploration and technical, economic evaluation person.

Geological engineer

Responsible for the geological work of the mining area, and do a good job of statistical work to find out the amount of resources in the mining area and maintain the amount of geological resources;

According to the design and plan of the mining area, organize various tasks such as geology, hydrology, surveying and mapping, and geophysical exploration, and do a good job of inspection and acceptance;

Collect, sort and review the geological materials of the mining area, supervise and guide the geotechnical work of the mining workshop;

Compile mine geological technology management specifications, guide and supervise mine geological personnel to do production geological control in accordance with mine geological technology management specifications;

Responsible for the geological resources of the mining area or region, study and master the mineralization laws and geological scientific and technological trends at home and abroad, and make short-term arrangements and prospects for the evaluation and exploration of mineral resources.

The salaries of Ningbo geological engineers are calculated based on work experience. Among them, the salary for 0-2 years is ¥ 4416, and the salary of fresh graduates is ¥ 4222.

Salary for 3-5 years ¥ 6074, salary for 8-10 years ¥ 10121, salary for more than 10 years ¥ 11121 (This data is for reference only)

What this data gives us is that the longer the industry does, the higher the salary, there is no need to worry about the problem of being eliminated with the increase of age, and the salary of fresh graduates reaches more than 4,000. ^[1]

Language requirements: English proficiency Job description:
1. Geological daily report of exploration wells, regional geological data collection and analysis;
2. On-site geological related work support (on-site exploration, downhole survey, on-site geological supervision);
3. Preliminary geological evaluation research and engineering deployment of coalbed methane exploration and development projects.
Main requirements:
1. College degree or above in geology major;
2. Skilled in drawing with CAD or Gis software;
3. More than two years of work experience in coalfield geological exploration, working experience in coalfield drilling, hydrogeology, logging, and gas geology in Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, and Shaanxi is preferred;
4. Pragmatic work, willing to study, innovative spirit, good health, able to adapt to business trips and certain field work environments.

Is a relative collective name, the main work is related to geology, such as the same geological engineer with the same certificate: Maybe one person will only do exploration geology, or only mine geology, or only coal mine geology, or only oil Geological work. The key is that you work on different types of minerals and refine a certain type of mineral. Of course, it is also possible to transfer other minerals, because the foundation of geology is rocks and minerals, and everyone has learned. And the certificates are universal. As long as you can do your job well. Must also have a certain level of computer application, good physical fitness, adapt to field work and frequent business trips; have good communication and coordination skills and negotiation skills.

Under normal circumstances, a monthly salary of 2,000 to 6,000 yuan, experienced and highly qualified professional qualifications are very good treatment, the annual salary can usually reach 100,000 to 200,000 yuan.

With the accumulation of experience and the increase of knowledge, you can pass the certification of relevant institutions to become a senior geological engineer; if you are in a mining area, you can usually be promoted to the leadership of the mine; in addition, you can also go to research institutes, mining Economic evaluation agencies and other jobs have a wide range of employment.

The professional qualification is divided into three levels: assistant geological engineer, geological engineer, senior geological engineer.

Declaration conditions: (One of the following conditions is met)

I. Assistant Geological Engineer:

1. Bachelor degree or above;

2. Fresh graduates with junior college or above qualifications and equivalent practical experience;

Geological engineer:

1. Those who have passed the qualification certification of assistant geological engineer;

2. Graduates with a postgraduate degree or above;

3. Bachelor degree or above with equivalent academic ability and engaged in related work for more than four years;

4. College degree or above and equivalent academic qualifications and engaged in related work for more than five years.

3. Senior Geological Engineer:

1. Those who have passed the qualification certification of geological engineers;

2. Postgraduate or above with equivalent academic ability and engaged in geological engineer related work for more than four years;

3. Bachelor degree or above with equivalent academic qualifications and engaged in geological engineer related work for more than five years;

4. College degree or equivalent, and engaged in geological engineer related work for more than five years.

Issuing agency:

Those who pass the vocational skills appraisal and certification exams will be issued the "Registered Professional Qualification Certificate" stamped with the national professional qualification certification center (JYPC) vocational skill appraisal stamp. Certificate of authority, universal. Government approved, welcomed by enterprises. Check online employment choice.

examination time:

The exams are taken four times a year for April, June, October, and December. The specific examination date, place and method shall be notified separately by the examination institution or training institution where the candidate is located.