Observer, Electrical Prospecting
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Measures resistance of earth formations to electrical
charges, using electrical apparatus to obtain data for locating
rock strata favorable to further petroleum exploration
activities: Transports electrical equipment and instruments to
designated locations, and directs and assists in laying out and
connecting cables, electrodes, instrument panels, and other
electrical equipment. Adjusts electrical instruments to
eliminate electrical interferences from earth currents or
weather conditions. Opens and closes circuits to send
electrical current through electrodes into earth. Reads dials
and records data of millivoltmeter readings at various receptor
points along cable to detect loss of potential due to
resistance of earth formations.
Diagnoses cause of
malfunctioning of instruments and cabels and makes repairs.
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