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Re: Chemical Engineering Vs Petroleum Engineering by Nobody: 11:58am On Sep 17, 2013 |
Petroleum Geology |
Re: Chemical Engineering Vs Petroleum Engineering by 9ijaMan: 11:59am On Sep 17, 2013 |
Nice thread. I'll add a few point though. If you have some engineering background, you will almost certainly be able to gain employment in the E&P (or Oil and Gas as most know it as) sector. My little advice for OP, go for Chemical as most have advised but more importantly ensure you graduate with a very good grade (2:1 and above) and you'll improve your chances of getting a job in the event that you do not have a Godfather...! I know quite a number of Geologists who work as petroleum engineers today despite not having any organized institution certificate in Engineering. It take a good number of years of experience in the E&P sector and deep personal interest in what you want to end up being. Best of luck to you OP. 1 Like |
Re: Chemical Engineering Vs Petroleum Engineering by hulkmandaza: 12:01pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
Chem. Eng all the way, i just got admitted in Landamark university. I pray my efforts won't be in vain at the end. AMEN |
Re: Chemical Engineering Vs Petroleum Engineering by ojtopsy: 12:08pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
I'm a civil structural engineer and i can tell u that in oil servicing co. we hold the ace. no one gets job easily than us. But mech. is a great course sha cos they come next. i use to envy chemical and elect course until we graduated. Come see fk up for em especially chemical guys, it was a sorry tale. when the are taking 15 -20 civil eng. they'll manage to employ 2 chem. guys. Thats how it is in the oil servicing side but for the IOC proper anyone with a foreign MSc is their choice. not minding your first degree. Summarry : be prepared to go for your MSc b4 NYSC if you are seriuos about working for the IOC( chevron,Exxon etc) 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Chemical Engineering Vs Petroleum Engineering by Nobody: 12:10pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
So wat abt Industrial chemistry nd chem engr/petroleum engr. Which of them has a high job prospect |
Re: Chemical Engineering Vs Petroleum Engineering by Chukwuemeka007(m): 12:11pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
Chemical engine. is better than pet engine. because of its wide scope. Same tin i've been telling my frnds studying pet engine. Anyways, ASUU has paused my pursuit of a chemical engine. degree frm FUTO for a while with this on-going strike. |
Re: Chemical Engineering Vs Petroleum Engineering by Nobody: 12:11pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
Chemical engineering has better prospective than petroleum engineering . However , generally oil company work is overrated , 65% of the workforce in this sector are living from hand to mouth like every other less attractive industry out there . |
Re: Chemical Engineering Vs Petroleum Engineering by infofirst(m): 12:15pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
With thread like this on front page, there is hope for better Nairaland. Good one guys n my cousin need read this n bin explaining to her but wont listen |
Re: Chemical Engineering Vs Petroleum Engineering by cheapgadgets6: 12:20pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
I rili want to knw d functions of an electrical engr in d oil n gas sector or au can an electrical engr function in ds sector? Are there any useful certifications or skills dt can help a fresh electrical engr in d sector? |
Re: Chemical Engineering Vs Petroleum Engineering by ceejayluv(m): 12:30pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
cheapgadgets6: I rili want to knw d functions of an electrical engr in d oil n gas sector or au can an electrical engr function in ds sector? Are there any useful certifications or skills dt can help a fresh electrical engr in d sector?"Instrumentation" |
Re: Chemical Engineering Vs Petroleum Engineering by mikkymi1(m): 12:34pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
pls, what about me that studied physics. Any hope 4 me in d oil and gas sector. |
Re: Chemical Engineering Vs Petroleum Engineering by johnwell(m): 12:37pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
It's like comparing accounting with banking & finance 1 Like |
Re: Chemical Engineering Vs Petroleum Engineering by Nobody: 12:38pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
PortHarcourtBoy: [size=30pt]"Those days when we bin dey study Petroleum Engineering, we bin dey happy say as we gradj we go enter oil company...my brother, as we gradj, even My grandma get palm OIL processing mill. Vacancies are available for: Petroleum engineers Chemical engineers Mechanical engineers Electrical engineers. Application closes two weeks from this date. Note: Oil na oil. Lols. Everyone wan chop OYEL money. I think is high time this oil coy slash down thier pay packs cos it's causing one sidedness in the economy alike politics. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Chemical Engineering Vs Petroleum Engineering by Lilimax(f): 12:40pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
ikeola6: So wat abt Industrial chemistry nd chem engr/petroleum engr. Which of them has a high job prospectI studied Industrial Chemistry as 1st Degree. My organistaion employs both Chemical Engineers and Chemists the same way as our jobs are related. What diffentiates us from Chemical Engineers is the issue of machines and material balancing... 1 Like |
Re: Chemical Engineering Vs Petroleum Engineering by Nobody: 12:41pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
Emeka keep quite...petroleum engineering is the best..but God help me 2 enter into d oil industry afta graduation cos d competition tight no be small..i am a petroleum engr student frm futo SPE!!! OIL AND GAS... Chukwuemeka007: Chemical engine. is better than pet engine. because of its wide scope. Same tin i've been telling my frnds studying pet engine. Anyways, ASUU has paused my pursuit of a chemical engine. degree frm FUTO for a while with this on-going strike. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Chemical Engineering Vs Petroleum Engineering by cheapgadgets6: 12:41pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
ceejayluv:stil nid more advice cs am an ungraduate tryin to equip masef wt d proper skills and certificatns so as to get ready for life aftr sku |
Re: Chemical Engineering Vs Petroleum Engineering by Lilimax(f): 12:44pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
Ejike.chinedu:All hope is not lost . We are telling you from experience that Chemical Engineering has wider prospect. We have nothing to loose If we tell you otherwise . Good luck! |
Re: Chemical Engineering Vs Petroleum Engineering by Nobody: 12:45pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
mikky.mi: Disappear from here befor i open my eyes. Wetin u wan go 'physics' for 'oyel'? Abeg get to classroom and do teachings. See urself! U wan follow chop oyel money. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Chemical Engineering Vs Petroleum Engineering by primusmaximus: 12:47pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
Ejike.chinedu:OIL AND GAS |
Re: Chemical Engineering Vs Petroleum Engineering by cheapgadgets6: 12:50pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
primus_maximus:hey bro,can u shed more light on ma questn pls? |
Re: Chemical Engineering Vs Petroleum Engineering by Nobody: 12:54pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
Chemical Engineering all day every day. But it's the hardest compared to petroleum 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Chemical Engineering Vs Petroleum Engineering by zeefa: 12:57pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
I studied chemical engineering and for the past 9yrs, av bn working as a quality control engineer both in nigeria and the middle east, qatar, abudhabi and oman(which is purely mechanical) Well, as a chemical engineer, I think you are flexible especially when you are opportune to get an oil gas job. For me, I still prefer Mechanical Engineering. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Chemical Engineering Vs Petroleum Engineering by Nobody: 12:57pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
RedBenson: guy calm down you are an Engineering student that's why you don't know that physics has many branches...have you heard of Geo-physics in your life? They even stand a better chance in the Oil & Gas industry than Chemical & petroleum Engineers 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Chemical Engineering Vs Petroleum Engineering by penzino(m): 1:08pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
ceejayluv:chemical engineers too do instrumentation!!! |
Re: Chemical Engineering Vs Petroleum Engineering by Nobody: 1:16pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
finish with a first class in chemical(easier to do than mech and civil), then do an msc in petroleum, the world(not just naija) wil be your oyster... 1 Like |
Re: Chemical Engineering Vs Petroleum Engineering by iHustle(m): 1:23pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
primus_maximus: |
Re: Chemical Engineering Vs Petroleum Engineering by cordss(m): 1:29pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
@op, firstly i MUST have to question your academic prowess??, how good are you with your further mathematics?, because in as much as i will advice you to choose chemical engineering over petroleum engineering because of the large and versatile nature of the course compared to petroleum engineering.... I MUST have to remind you that chemical engineering has nothing to do with CHEMICALS, and has EVERYTHING to do with MATHEMATICS. am a chemical engineer and no one told me what i just told you now!!. Its not about studying chemical or petroleum, its about graduating with honours from any of the mentioned and to tell you the gospel truth, you can easily get that if you study petroleum engineering..... digest this, know where you stand, and make your choice |
Re: Chemical Engineering Vs Petroleum Engineering by cheapgadgets6: 1:32pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
zeefa: I studied chemical engineering and for the past 9yrs, av bn working as a quality control engineer both in nigeria and the middle east, qatar, abudhabi and oman(which is purely mechanical)did u startd your present wrk wt ya frst degree or wt msc? |
Re: Chemical Engineering Vs Petroleum Engineering by primusmaximus: 1:32pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
cheapgadgets6: hey bro,can u shed more light on ma questn pls?All the electrical Engrs I know in the oil industry are in Design (E & I), Construction or Maintenance(Servicing).. As far as increasing your chances of getting in I cant really say.. Just try your best to do your IT in a respectable oil company and make your 1st class/2.1 |
Re: Chemical Engineering Vs Petroleum Engineering by primusmaximus: 1:35pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
cordss: @op, firstly i MUST have to question your academic prowess??, how good are you with your further mathematics?, because in as much as i will advice you to choose chemical engineering over petroleum engineering because of the large and versatile nature of the course compared to petroleum engineering.... I MUST have to remind you that chemical engineering has nothing to do with CHEMICALS, and has EVERYTHING to do with MATHEMATICS. am a chemical engineer and no one told me what i just told you now!!.Seriously? I don't think you should refer to any course as easy especially if you didn't study it |
Re: Chemical Engineering Vs Petroleum Engineering by iHustle(m): 1:40pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
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Re: Chemical Engineering Vs Petroleum Engineering by iHustle(m): 1:44pm On Sep 17, 2013 |
cordss: @op, firstly i MUST have to question your academic prowess??, how good are you with your further mathematics?, because in as much as i will advice you to choose chemical engineering over petroleum engineering because of the large and versatile nature of the course compared to petroleum engineering.... I MUST have to remind you that chemical engineering has nothing to do with CHEMICALS, and has EVERYTHING to do with MATHEMATICS. am a chemical engineer and no one told me what i just told you now!!. _ |
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