Syenite:
B

xfire:
P

razar:


Please sir XFIRE, SYENITE and other Experienced fellows the house.
Do you think PARTICIPATION in student politics (departmental, SUG & faculty association) can give one an edge over others in the job market?
I am asking this question because i am a chemical engineering undergrad. (with a CGPA of 4.54),
I am currently an exco in my department but i wish to contest for president, in my faculty ( i.e pres. of NUESA).
The competition is stiff but i still stand a good chance of winning.
Another thing is that from my research, next session has not been really cool for my predecessors.
My plan is to work really hard to balance up.

But do you guys think its worth it?

i.e do these things really matter or it is just seen as a kind of childs play

Syenite:
My brother, I don't think being a former students union leader will give u any edge In terms of job search.Infact, employers frown at unionism. U know ur capabilities and weaknesses.Nothing bad in being the NUESA president as long as u still remain focused in ur studies.So, if u feel u can cope den go ahead.

Tiimmy:

Definately... As a matter of fact about 95% of Instrumentation & Control Engineers in the oil & gas industry are Elect-Elect graduates. Others have background in Physics & Electronics, Systems/Computer Engineering or Science, even Mechanical Engineering.

@OP in shell shocked you made no mention of Instrumentation & Control Engineers in your list. They are (in my opinion) one of the most sought-after and highly paid Engineers in the oil & Gas industry.

BTW im a Piping & Mechanical Static Engineer.... so im not being biased in my assertions.

See link below to know more about Instrumentation & Control Engineering.

http://timmsvillee..com/

Syenite:
After u obtain ur B.Sc in Economics u dnt need any professional course or certification to b a Graduate or Management Trainee in d Oil and Gas sector. Just ensure u finish with a Good grade.

crudedude: Sorry to say but this connect-me-to-a-job-here-is-my-contact posts are quite .......................(insert appropriate adjective here).

Syenite I'm digging your posts. Thank you for taking out time to help with enquiries here. You keep saying just a first degree within accepted entry level age gap is ok to job hunt. While these jobs are not too easy to come by or competition very high. What about those above this 'entry level age'? What's their play?

factorial1: Sir, as you've mentioned above... I'm currently studying Physics Electronics in a University. Please, do I have an edge in the O & Gas sector without doing my M.Sc in any engineering related courses? And sir, what are the likely certifications that I need to acquire as an undergraduate of Physics Electronics? Thanks in anticipation as I await your reply.
Note sir: Expected to graduate at age 22.

oshdot: @feex please can I p.m you?

crudedude: Sorry to say but this connect-me-to-a-job-here-is-my-contact posts are quite .......................(insert appropriate adjective here).

Syenite I'm digging your posts. Thank you for taking out time to help with enquiries here. You keep saying just a first degree within accepted entry level age gap is ok to job hunt. While these jobs are not too easy to come by or competition very high. What about those above this 'entry level age'? What's their play?

Syenite:
Yes it is true that age limit is very important. However, in Oil and Gas it is NOTusually pegged to say 25, 26, 27 etc. What some do is just specify that applicant should have graduated not more than 5 yrs ago, some would say should have 0-3 yrs experience, some also still peg maximum age bt usually 27-30. So if you didn't graduate from school in good time u still stand a chance in d industry.Age was nt in my favour during my time. I got my first Oil industry job @27 (4 months after NYSC) and got my present job @29(I was still employed as a Trainee cos I still qualified age-wise).

amosade30: @xfire,syenite n odas....I'm a final year elect/elect engrn student...serving later ds year,batch C in PHC,I want to apply to some oil serving companies for internship,jus to get experience,even wit no pay....pls what can I include in d application letter or au can I package it? Tnx a lot bosses

xfire: This is meant for those who desire a career in the oil and gas industry, especially for graduates and undergraduates who may want to be informed.

It's ironical that despite the high graduate unemployment rate and imminent glut in oil supply due increase production worldwide, there is actually a shortage of skilled and specialized labour in the global oil and gas industry. Unfortunately, the most in-demand occupations require specific skills that can only be acquired through experience.

As an oil and gas professional, I have followed the trend and revolution in the industry globally over the past few years. I also follow technological breakthroughs (especially the fracking technology in the US that is redefining the dynamics of the industry worldwide), oil discoveries and hiring patterns all over the world. Based on these trends and statistics, I have come up with a compilation of the top 10 in-demand occupations in the oil and gas industry. This is not limited to the to the industry in Nigeria. This is based on global demand.
I can guarantee that you will always get a quality job (somewhere around the world) if you have at least 5 years experience in the fields. If after gaining five years experience in any of the top 10 fields mentioned below, you lack a well-paying job for more than 6 months, you better go and see your pastor or imam for deliverance. Maybe na from village.

So, for your graduates desiring a lasting career in the oil and gas industry, you may consider these specialized fields. Just work on getting basic experience and you will become indispensable:

1) Geoscientists
2) drilling engineers/ drilling supervisors/driller

No (1) & (2) With recent oil and gas discoveries all around the world including Africa (East Africa and the Gulf of Guinea) and the aggressive exploration for oil all over the world, there is a very high demand for geoscientists (geologists and geophysicists). Geoscientists are involved in the exploration for oil and also in the initial stages after oil discovery. Drilling engineers/ drilling supervisors /drillers are involved in drilling operations (both for exploration and production). There is an shortage of experienced drilling engineers worldwide. A colleague of mine who is drilling engineer told me that he has already received two good offers via linkedIn (even without applying!). And he barely has 3 years experience!

3) subsea engineers
4) subsurface and completions engineers
5) pipeline and piping engineers

No (3) - (5) With oil companies going into the more uncertain but rewarding deepwater operations, there is a high demand for individuals with deepwater experience. Subsea engineers design, implement and maintain structures, tools and equipment used in underwater components of offshore oil and gas production. Pipeline engineers design and maintain subsea pipeline in offshore fields. You can't ignore subsurface/completions (well) engineers who ensure oil is produced at optimum level from oil wells.

6) Marine specialists / engineers
Marine specialists are very critical in oil and gas industry. You need marine professionals in offshore oil and gas operations. This is because of the constant use of marine vessels and boats for supply and transportation of crude oil, liquefied gas, food, equipment, etc. Besides, the increase in FPSO's (floating vessels for oil production in deepwater fields) all around the world requires the specialized skill of marine professionals to maintain vessel stability on the sea.
Believe me, marine specialists are on top of their world. I know a marine specialist that has worked for 3 major oil companies in Nigeria in the last 8 years.

7) Offshore maintenance technicians
These are the mechanical, electrical and instrumentation technicians working in rigs and production platforms both onshore and offshore. There is a high demand for them globally. And the minimum requirement to become one is just an OND.

( Truck drivers and crane operators
Yes, you read right! There is a high degree of lifting operations in the oil and gas industry and certified crane operators are in demand. Believe me, they earn well.
Truck drivers are in great demand too, especially in US and Canada where there is a significant onshore oil production. Truck are needed to move rigs and equipment, haul oil, water and sand away. The new fracking technology that has made USA self-sufficient in oil production requires constant evacuation of sand from drilling sites. The drivers are also expected to be mechanics, able to fix to fix their large trucks. With USA set to be a net exporter of oil to the global community (competing with the likes of Nigeria for markets), there is currently a shortage of truck drivers to meet her goal.

9) Tax accountant
The oil and gas industry is technology driven, thus the technical professionals are the most demanded. However, the only non-technical profession to break into the top 10 is accounting. With oil and gas companies always the easy targets for governments and public ministries in areas of tariffs, royalties, taxes and other deductions, the role of experienced oil and gas accountants become critical. There is a crying need for accountants (especially tax accountants), who can balance the books and ensure sustained profit.

10) Reservoir Engineers
Eventhough this list is in no particular order, I think reservoir engineers are actually No. 10 on the list. The reservoir engineers play a significant role in the oil and gas industry. Their job is identify oil and gas reserves and develop strategies to maximize recovery and conducting simulation studies to ensure the optimum recovery.

Other in-demand professions that did not make the top 10 list include technical safety engineers, environmental specialists, welding technicians, process engineers and machinery (mechanical) engineers

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liljboy10: hey xfire and all,please am a 200lvl undergraduate of a top federal uni in nigeria wit a cgpa of 4.7...if I end up graduating with a first class,does that mean I will definitely be picked in an administrative role in the oil and gas industry? or I will still work very hard like everyone else...cos m so worried about how my hard work would pay me off after school

Syenite:
Y do u think they'll want to put u in an administrative position. Let me advice u, don't get carried away. First work hard to ensure u finish with ur first class. And note that the hard work does nt stop in school. There are numerous first class graduates out there still searching for job. A first class is nt a guarantee, u still have to compete mostly with 2:1 graduates who are almost equally smart. No complacency bro.

Tiimmy:

Interest is key here. With your background in physics, I would suggest a course in I.C&A engineering (to learn and understand the basics like, reading & interpreting P&IDs, Control valve sizing, Various types of sensor measuring techniques and application requirements. etc). You can also try improving your software design skills (autoCAD, PDMS), as you can also get a job as an instrumentation & Control or Electrical Designer (twill be a little tough though, as almost every engineering/non-engineering graduate has learnt, is learning or is planning to learn these software).

http://timmsvillee..com/

imag5: hmm it good to be here,that list above is cool but as for me electrical and electronics guys have been dominating oil and gas field they fit into anywhere subsea and other technical area,but you forgot to mention NDT technicians,those guys are in high demand like craze coded job cool cash,you work offshore inspecting drilling tools,pipeline,platform etc am a geophysicst but to tell you the truth geoscience no longer sells in nigeria like that simple reason is that most seismic survey as been carried out long ago..so was going on now is drilling and other engineering role ie production.where they recruit 5 geoscientist,50 engineers will be also be recruited you can see the ratio,i have been in the geo-science field but am currently into Asset integrity....via NDT,(am ASNT NDT CERTIFIED IN ET,UT,LPT,RFI,DPI,MT LEVEL 2) though am planing msc in exploration geophysics in uniport.as for experience you can get it anyday any time,you can decide to volunteer..for any small oil and gas coy.
less i forget corrossion engineering is another wicked area.

kudos xfire

imag5

petengine: hello xfire. i am a final year petroleum engineerin
student. pls I want to inquiry which of these
petroleum engineering field is mostly in demand
for an entry level graduates in petroleum
engineering;
Reservoir Engineering
Drilling Engineering and
Production Engineering
thanks