In the oil industry overseas work and travel is common. Minerals work in the field may involve weekends, long hours and shiftwork when drilling. In the UK, mainly London and SE and Aberdeen. Positions worldwide for minerals. Lifestyle implications Junior staff may have to fly to a North Sea rig at short notice to log the core, or visit a remote well site to supervise a critical drilling.
Minerals exploration is almost exclusively overseas.
In some companies, job is more workstation based with less travelling. Travel Travel within a working day is occasional Absence from home at night is occasional Overseas work or travel is frequent Gender balance Low proportion of women, especially in senior positions although greater overseas. A good honours degree is required. A Physics degree would need to be supplemented by a relevant postgraduate qualification. Must have a sound mathematical background.