Geological and Petroleum Technicians
Natural Resources
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Average Salary
RM2500 - RM 5000
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Career Trends
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Compability
What is Geological and Petroleum Technicians?
Geological and Petroleum Technicians are tasked with assisting scientists or engineers in the use of electronic, sonic or nuclear measuring devices both in laboratory and production activities to obtain data that shows the potential of resources such as metal ores, minerals, gas, coal, or petroleum. Investigate and gather information that leads to the possibility of discovering new deposits of metal ores, minerals, gas, coal or petroleum.
Minimum education level
PT3
SPM
STPM
Diploma
Degree
Average Salary
Example of a Job Position
Task
Knowledge
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
English
Knowledge of the structure and content of English, including the meaning and spelling of each word, composition rules, and grammar.
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of practical applications in engineering and technology. This includes the application of principles, techniques, procedures and equipment for designing and producing various goods and services.
Physics
Knowledge and predictions about the principles of physics, law, relations between the two, and applications for understanding liquids, materials, atmospheric, mechanical, electrical, atomic, atomic sub-structures and processes.
Geography
Knowledge of principles and methods in explaining land, sea and air mass features, including their physical characteristics, location, reciprocal relationships, and distribution of plant, animal and human life.
Chemistry
Knowledge of the composition, structure and chemical properties of substances and chemical processes and transformations that occur. Includes the use of chemicals and their interactions, alarms, production techniques and disposal methods
Skills
Active Listening
Give full attention to the words of others, set aside time to understand the points presented, ask questions appropriately, and not interrupt at the wrong time
Writing
Communicate effectively through writing that suits the needs of the audience
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled
Reading Understanding
Understand sentences and paragraphs written in work documents.
Science
Use scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Capability
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Speaking Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so that others can understand what is being said
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Speaking Articulation - Clear pronunciation of letters / words
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Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules and conclusions (including finding relationships between seemingly unconnected events).
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Near Distance Vision - The ability to see details at close range (a few feet away from the object).
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Written Understanding - Ability to read and understand information and ideas conveyed through writing
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Understanding Talks - Ability to identify and understand other people's conversations.
