Managers and Directors in the Extraction of Fossil Fuels
30AI USED FOR30%moving to72%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£35,000 - £45,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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Managers and Directors in the Extraction of Fossil Fuels
Managers and Directors in fossil fuel extraction run the teams and sites that dig up oil, gas and coal from the ground. They organize people, equipment and timelines, make sure work is safe, and follow environmental rules. It is skilled work that needs both engineering knowledge and business sense.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for a modest share of what this job actually involves today, and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Operations ManagerIn this entry-level role, you will assist in managing day-to-day operations, support senior managers, and gain hands-on experience in the extraction processes.£35,000 - £45,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEOperations ManagerAs a mid-level manager, you will oversee specific projects, manage teams, and ensure compliance with industry regulations.£50,000 - £65,000
3PEAK CAREERDirector of OperationsIn this peak career role, you will lead strategic initiatives, manage large teams, and represent the company in high-level negotiations and regulatory discussions.£80,000+
The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Astronautics and Space EngineeringThe University of Surrey · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£41,500 median
🎓Electrical & Electronic EngineeringColeg Sir Gar · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£40,000 median
🎓Electronic Engineering with a Year in IndustryRoyal Holloway and Bedford New College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£35,000 median
🎓Mechanical and Offshore EngineeringRobert Gordon University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£33,000 median
🎓Mechanical EngineeringThe University of Bath · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£33,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
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