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Early Career Training: Checklist for new Petroleum Geologists
Prepared by Dave Russum, Geo-Help Inc (www.geohelp.net)
This document is intended to provide a checklist for Geologists entering the Petroleum Industry. Individual geologists will vary in their needs for formal training or gaining 'on the job' (OTJ) experience in these areas. Geologists are encouraged to copy this document and track their needs and progress during their career.
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Skill or Expertise
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Current skill level? |
'OTJ' or Formal training? |
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Overview of the Oil and Gas Industry Basic Log Analysis Course Drill Stem tests - mechanics and interpretation Interpretation of Drill Cuttings Basic Core Analysis Geological Mapping
Prepare structural and stratigraphic X sections Understand the relationships between X-Sections and maps
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Wellsite - Visit/Training/Sitting wells: Rig Tour Exposure to basic operations Describe cuttings Describe cores
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Making wellsite decisions: Call TD Pick core point Observe well tests Observe logging operations
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Operational Training Work with a Geophysicist Work with an Engineer Recommend Land sale purchases Recommend drilling locations Recommend/participate in Joint ventures activities
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Exploration Software Training - Data and Mapping packages (List the software used in your place of employment) 1) 2) 3)
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CLASTICS Understand Depositional Environments Research the regional geology of an area Complete a Geological Mapping project View rocks in outcrop View rocks in core View modern analogs
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CARBONATES Understand Depositional Environments Research the regional geology of an area Complete a Geological Mapping project View rocks in outcrop View rocks in core View modern analogs
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Attend a Technical Convention Volunteer for a local Technical Society Help a new geologist find a job in the Industry
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