kika41: @27naira,1nce again am grateful...m so another thing I'll like to know is dat:does petroleum engineering requires a greater idea of mathematics or physics...and plz is the course a creative and does it require good thinking? Or its just about cramming facts...?

Ujawissy: @27naira I'm very grateful for ur reply,i must say i have a strong passion for the o and g field. do u think going for master in either subsea or offshore engineering will give me an edge?

leorayvon: Hi house am a graduaute of physics , with a 2:2 pls I will like to knw how I can further my career in the oil n gas sector

$uperior:
Great thread!!!

Thanks to Dr Ferlie, Okeyz, Devmantic, 27naira and all other posters who have kept this going by your wonderful contributions. I somewhat feel this thread was created for me.

I have a BSc in Computer Science (2,1) from a Nigerian University, did my NYSC with a major Oil multinational and have been on contract term employment since after service till date. I graduated at age 24, have several IT certifications relevant to my job and bagged an MBA from another Nigerian University in 2007. I presently head my unit of IT in the Oil and Gas multinational, a role previously reserved for expatriates.

In 2010, I discovered my presnet job was showing some signs of blurred career path as so many top shots were leaving to other functions or resigning outrightly from the company and I made up my mind to leave as well. I applied and was offered admission to study MSc Offshore Technology with Subsea Engineering at Cranfield Univeristy, UK. When I mentioned to my then American boss, I was advised not to go as there was no correlation between my present job and the course. I did everything to convince her that I intended switching career but all to no avail. With that kind of stance from a highly respected boss and mentor, coupled with the fact that I had junior ones that needed to be seen through their university education, I declined the offer.

It's been three years since I declined that offer now and nothing has changed on my job -more and more people are still moving to other functions or resigning (although freshers are coming in too), status still remains contract although pay is still relatively good and all my sibblings have now graduated from school which gives me room to take some risks. Besides, I now find the job extremely boring and I survive daily by delegating most of it to my subordinates now, attending only to very critical issues.

I have re-applied for the same course (MSc Offshore Technology with Subsea Engineering) at the same university as I understand it's one of the best for the course in the UK (core Oil & Gas production within the offshore environment is where my passion is now) and have just been re-offered the admission, after being made to go through the entire admission process all over again. The programme is billed to commence in Oct 2014.

It appears my mind is fully made up this time. But considering my present age (41) and my wholly IT background till date as pointed out by my former boss then (even though in an Oil & Gas producing firm), does anyone have any advice for me regarding this move?

Looking forward to your great responses as usual.

harlyon: left school last year with a ND in business admin.I am thinking of going into into the oil and gas sector and was told to startup with entry level jobs such as roustabouta-roughnecks-floorman etc.currently I am studying a certificate course on subsea oil and gas exploitation in the UK.
I want to ask if this certificate will increase my chances of getting a job as a r
oustabout or a roughneck

www.rigzone.com:

Petroleum Engineering
Employer: Petronas Overseas Talent Sponsorship Updated: Sep 12 2013
Desired Expertise: Petroleum Engineering, Production Engineering, Reservoir Engineering
Experience: 0+ years
Minimum Education: Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree
Location: Malaysia
Job Status: Active / Open

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The PETRONAS Overseas Talent Sponsorship Programme is among our initiatives which supports the expansion of the Company's global talent pool. We are looking for high achievers and capable talents to join our workforce. Successful applicants will be required to complete a postgraduate programme, fully sponsored by PETRONAS at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia on the following discipline:

MSc. in Petroleum Engineering

Eligibility Criteria:
* Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline with minimum CGPA of 3.00 or Second Class Upper or equivalent
* Completed one of the following English Language Proficiency Test not more than two (2) years prior to the date of application.

* IELTS with a minimum score of 6.0; OR
* TOEFL with a minimum score of 550 for Paper Based Test (PBT); OR 220 for Computer Based Test (CBT); OR 80 for Internet Based Test (IBT)


Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an assessment which will be held during the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition in New Orleans, USA on 30-September to 2-October 2013.

APPLY NOW

KenGali: Hello People, I just came across this opportunity for MSc in Pet. Eng. in Malaysia. I am not really sure it is open worldwide but someone who has the time should follow up and find out. But since they are looking for global talent pool, I guess it is open to non Malays. Note it is on Rigzone.

http://www.rigzone.com/jobs/postings/409596/Senior_Well_Engineer.asp

caesare: i am writing my final year project which is on :CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF GAS ENGINEERS IN NIGERIAN OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY. pls i would like information from anyone on the topic to help me out. my email is dacymer4real@yahoo.com
thanks

macjireh:

PLZ IS THERE ANY ONE 4 MECHANICAL ENGRG GRADUATES TOO

whiteangel802: Hello! Av really learnt 4rm tis session! Pls am a mech engr, left skul since 2009 without a stable job, just got a roustabout Job with Hilong group, pls can I grow 4rm dere, cux I hear ppl say roustabout aint a good job but am not borthered, and aside salary is dere allowances on d rig? Thanks.

chitexy:

I did a diploma in workplace health and safety from ireland and I have a one year experience with julius berger warri.I was in the marine department where I was involved in offloading supplies of goods from tug boats and moving them to storage areas and moving of supplies and equipment to work site.
Will this increase my chances?

okeyz: @ 27naira
Wow !! ur story was kind of scary, how come you guys where still able to control the well even when you were short of cement? besides there are specific HPHT cements used for HPHT zones?

whiteangel802: Ok! Thanks, but aside d salary are dere allowances been paid? I dropped my cv @ deir office in GRA phc and within 3wks dey called, so u can do same. Submit wit d chinese guy @d gate and be friendly 2him. Awaiting anybodys response as per d allowance.

whiteangel802: Currently not in ph bruv, u can engage any of ur relatives, its the street opposite HP on sani abacha rd! The second building, its like a private crib. Pls av not had feedback on aside salary if dere are rig allowance,cux am sure ppl earn cash per day 4d 2wks,3wks duration dey stay. I need answers 2dat pls. Cheers mate

whiteangel802: No av not started, d rig commences nov/dec, only got interviewed wit d chinese men, and it went well, dey still receiving cvs dats y I told u 2go submit.

leki2:

Sorry, If I may ask, how did you get to know about this opportunity? I stay in PortHarcourt anϑ I can access that place but anϑ also is prior experience needed for working with them?

What position did you apply for? Thanks.

Anϑ sorry, what is the name of the company anϑ what positions were advertised?

macjireh:

Its the street opposite HP on sani abacha rd! The second building, its like a private crib. company name-HILONG GROUP, Just drop your CV, when they call u, they wil tell u wat to do.