GEOLOGIST

Minimum Education Requirements: Bachelor or Master Degree in Geology or Petroleum Geology.

Geologists create detailed records, also known as well logs, using specialized equipment and data recordings captured during and after a well has been drilled. They also analyze rock cuttings and core samples to find out more about the hydrocarbons, and the porosity and permeability of the geological rock formations. Geologists often help determine the best possible location to drill for oil and gas.