Offshore Drilling Workers
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STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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Offshore Drilling Workers
Offshore drilling workers extract oil and gas from under the sea. They work on drilling rigs far from shore in challenging conditions, operating equipment and making sure everything runs safely and smoothly.
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This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. 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 Offshore Drilling WorkerAs a Junior Offshore Drilling Worker, you will assist in the operation and maintenance of drilling equipment, learning the ropes from experienced colleagues while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.£25,000 - £30,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Offshore Drilling WorkerIn a Mid-Level role, you will take on more responsibility, overseeing junior staff and ensuring that drilling operations run smoothly and safely while troubleshooting any issues that arise.£35,000 - £45,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Offshore Drilling EngineerAs a Senior Offshore Drilling Engineer, you will lead drilling projects, develop strategies for efficient extraction, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations, all while mentoring junior staff and driving innovation in drilling techniques.£50,000+
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 an apprenticeship route into this career. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
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Music TechnologyLeeds Beckett University · DegreeAstronautics and Space EngineeringThe University of Surrey · DegreeElectrical & Electronic EngineeringColeg Sir Gar · DegreeElectronic Engineering with a Year in IndustryRoyal Holloway and Bedford New College · DegreeMechanical and Offshore EngineeringRobert Gordon University · DegreeMechanical EngineeringThe University of Bath · Degree