A WOMAN who works on an oil rig has revealed how the laborious work is “worth it” as she rakes in the money and travels the world.

Shams Albayati works as an engineer on oil rigs and she is tasked with fixing and sustaining “huge equipment”.

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Although some assume the job is dangerous and dirty to date it’s meant she’s jet-setted round the world – sharing footage from her travels on TikTok.

“I’ve been to Mexico, I’ve been to Norway, I’ve been to Malta, I’ve been to Kuwait. I’ve been to Lebanon, I’ve been to UAE,” she advised The Sun.

The 27-year-outdated is actually dwelling it up as whereas she’s a effectively seasoned traveller she additionally earns more than £100,000 per year.

Although Shams loves her job she does admit that it’s a “challenge” and is not for everybody as it will be “mentally draining.”

 “It’s really a talent. You really need to have the right mindset otherwise you won’t make it in the field,” she stated.

Not solely does Shams have to keep “huge million pound equipment” but she additionally has to take care of the added problem of being a girl in the business.

She defined that when she’s main a workforce onboard folks usually assume she’s there to do the security and are “taken aback” after they realise she’s in cost.

The fearless younger girl had to research laborious to bag the dream job.

She graduated from University with a diploma in petroleum engineering and has “been in the field ever since.”

Although there are a lot of perks to engaged on a rig – together with unimaginable meals and services – its not all glamorous and Shams stated: “I get lined in grime a lot”.

She as soon as labored on a significantly luxurious rig in Norway, “They had everything, all types of snack and super healthy options,” she stated.

“They had a salad bar and every day they would cook something new. We would have salmon one day and steak the subsequent.

“They even had a 5-star restaurant chef.”

There was an indoor pool, gymnasium and weights room for staff to keep in form throughout their time at sea.

The rig additionally boasted a gaming room with a race automobile simulator and a music room .

Massage chairs have been additionally out there for employees to chill out and spend some a lot wanted downtime.

There was even a sunbed for the crew to prime up their tan.

Shams’ subject of labor is thought of one the more dangerous profession choices, but she insists the crew “dwell by security”.

“It’s always good to be on the lookout in case something falls as it could hit your hard hat,” she stated.

She added that the climate is additionally continually monitored and the crew will evacuate if a massive storm is brewing.

But, generally, it will likely be too late and the unhealthy climate will hit earlier than the crew can depart.

Shams stated if this occurs they batten down the hatches and wait inside the rig for it to move.

She stated generally in unhealthy climate “you get a little bit motion sick because its very harsh, the ship is moving.”

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