dives:
Good day everyone. I have been following this thread
for a while and i believe i would be able to get the
best advice here. Please my friend and i are looking
for internship slots. WE ARE REALLY AFTER THE
EXPERIENCE AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FROM
PROFESSIONAL HANDS AND DO NOT MIND AN
UNPAID INTERNSHIP. I am a geologist and he is an
engineer. While i am in search of a mudlogger position
he is in search of a roustabout position.
Having attended seminars and workshops, my friend
and i are very familiar with rig operations and are fast
learners as well. I strongly believe catching up would
not be an issue.
Please we need advice on companies we can approach
that READILY take interns. Any link to any of these
companies would be much appreciated as well.
Thank you.

cc beryour, icool, ugsams, justsmile

ugsams:


I really wish i could be of help, i don't know much about the industry back home. I got into this industry without any special effort. Over here getting into the industry is not as difficult as it is back home. Good luck and don't ever give up or be discouraged.

ugsams:


I really wish i could be of help, i don't know much about the industry back home. I got into this industry without any special effort. Over here getting into the industry is not as difficult as it is back home. Good luck and don't ever give up or be discouraged.

ugsams:


Nne e be like say everyone don forsake this thread... Abi they censored Nairaland in their rig's internet facility. I hate all those censorship on our internet but funny enough Nairaland is allowed and it contains a bit of everything.

Ugochux:


@justsmile, not just me ooo, some other people too. Thanks for your concern.

ugsams:


I really wish i could be of help, i don't know much about the industry back home. I got into this industry without any special effort. Over here getting into the industry is not as difficult as it is back home. Good luck and don't ever give up or be discouraged.

justsmile:


my dear, just like you, I'm also looking for a way into this sector proper. I'm only privileged to work as a third party contractor that's why I have this little experience.

I would advice you do the HSE course and get certified. it is easier to get in with it. From the discussions I've had with the guys I met over there, some got in with this even without being Science inclined.

Heard there are other skills one can train in to get into this sector too.

But since you are science inclined, it is even better..... From what I noticed, electrical and mechanical guys are well need.
Years of experience also come to play.
And then, if you have somebody, could be easier. But hey, if you are a believer, then anything is possible.

cheers!

iceberg54:


Boss..some of us are still following religiously o. Na to finish this masters and try enter industry too. Pls let's keep it alive.

By the way, i am planning to do Nebosh soon. Pls can i go for International General Certificate in Occupational Safety and health?....because.i found another one more streamlined to Oil n gas. I just want to know if the first one is also relevant. Thanks.

iceberg54:


Bro, hw possible is it to.apply to companies over there. I am almost done with my masters in europe and would be willing to move to the middle east. I have a bsc in chemical engr and my msc is in process systems engineering. I will also do nebosh soon and am doing some online courses to get more familiar with the industry. Kindly advice me sir and i wouldn't mind a link to possible places i could apply to. Thanks a lot sir. Pls note i dont have any offshore experience.

Ugochux:


Good day sir.. Sm1 adviced me to get d following certifications since I hv no background engineerin and its alike.. She 1&2 cert, confine space cert and roustabout cert... All dx wl cost me bout 108k..what do u think sir? Will dx certifications land me an offshore job?thnks

iceberg54:


Bro, hw possible is it to.apply to companies over there. I am almost done with my masters in europe and would be willing to move to the middle east. I have a bsc in chemical engr and my msc is in process systems engineering. I will also do nebosh soon and am doing some online courses to get more familiar with the industry. Kindly advice me sir and i wouldn't mind a link to possible places i could apply to. Thanks a lot sir. Pls note i dont have any offshore experience.

ugsams:


Judging by what i experienced here in the drilling company where i work, there will be no need for all those certifications but from what i hear and read on the internet it should increase your chances of getting the employment. One of my senior colleagues who has experience in Nigeria told me he arrived with a valid BOSIET but yet we met at the training center where we did the course. After that we were all taken to My company's training centre for their induction program. For Rostabouts it's about 6 weeks. We were taught most of those courses in our IADC Rig Pass class. We also had courses like Electric Power Generation all was organized and taken care of by the company. I believe most Oil and Gas company have similar structure.

I'm mostly talking from my little experience here as i had no experience in Nigeria.

Switlife:


It is advisable to do Nebosh IGC before venturing into Nebosh IOG so you understand the foundation.

Switlife:


There is an online Oil and Gas course by the Institute of French Petroleum School, supported by Total. Search google for it. You may benefit from the downloadable modules. Cheers.

ugsams:


You are on the right part bro, i really envy your academic qualifications. I believe with your qualification, information, good personality and God's favour it will be easier for you to break into the industry here.

Before making up your mind to come here, do you really know about this country and region? Can you cope with some of the challenges we have here? UAE is not for everyone especially you that have lived in Europe which is a more western society. However, It has it's own many advantages over other countries, but there are several countries i will choose over living here.

About link to possibly places you can apply to, i created a whatsapp group of about 5 people who are trying to get into the industry here. I give them lead and they follow up with research they also exchange information among each other. Four of the group members are already here, one works as a Safety Officer while the one in Nigeria works as an Engineer. If you will like to be a part of the whatsapp group, notify me and i'll seek their opinion on adding a new member.

Ugochux:


Thanks dear..I rili appreciate.. I cn get doz certifications on or bfr July, by God's grace..its all bout d experience..I don't mind goin in as a volunteer tho..but where? Any suggestions on that??I mean coys..tnx

iceberg54:


I am currently doing the IFP course. In the second week now. Thanks so much.

Kindly notify me if you come across any other one later. I appreciate you reply.

justsmile:


oil and gas servicing companies, contractors. Most of these oil companies contract their jobs. That could be a good start for experience if you don't mind the pay.

ugsams:


I really wish i could be of help, i don't know much about the industry back home. I got into this industry without any special effort. Over here getting into the industry is not as difficult as it is back home. Good luck and don't ever give up or be discouraged.

ugsams:


You are on the right part bro, i really envy your academic qualifications. I believe with your qualification, information, good personality and God's favour it will be easier for you to break into the industry here.

Before making up your mind to come here, do you really know about this country and region? Can you cope with some of the challenges we have here? UAE is not for everyone especially you that have lived in Europe which is a more western society. However, It has it's own many advantages over other countries, but there are several countries i will choose over living here.

About link to possibly places you can apply to, i created a whatsapp group of about 5 people who are trying to get into the industry here. I give them lead and they follow up with research they also exchange information among each other. Four of the group members are already here, one works as a Safety Officer while the one in Nigeria works as an Engineer. If you will like to be a part of the whatsapp group, notify me and i'll seek their opinion on adding a new member.

nattyhero:
Nice thread, i have been an offshore personnel on and off since 2008, av been on the AKPO FPSO AND USAN FPSO all located in the gulf of Guinea which is regarded as deep offshore. When you work offshore trasversing the sea makes you give God more glory, vast sea, different aquatic creatures. Life onboard can be very regimented, you wake up early make sure u have ur breakfast early most cases before 6am for hookup periods, if u miss d breakfast then u can be recompensed with tea break by 9am. Its a challenging enviroment and you must play by the rules or get booted out. When you eat during meals there are no bosses, be u an engineer, a welder a doctor or the OIM, you must queue for ur meals and when u are done u must thrash d remnants urself. Drills (muster drills, fire drills or pirate drills) can be interesting and very annoying if its late lest say 2am. I do 4/4 weeks and it has helped me slow down on booze, its always fun when u call the family and hear ur kids asking daddy when are u coming back? there is harmony onboard most cases. But the disparity in pay hurts so much, caterers take home pay in some instances are a day's pay for others yet they work their asses off. We eagerly look out for timeoff date with joy but God bless u if chopper doesnt come due to one reason or the other. I sign out by saying 90% of offshore workers are flirts

iceberg54:


I am currently doing the IFP course. In the second week now. Thanks so much.

Kindly notify me if you come across any other one later. I appreciate you reply.

Wandeayo:


check this site for your nebosh igc training, they are very reliable
http://soseng.org

nannymcphee:
Hello house, pls I wanted to know if there are any laws governing how long someone will stay offshore, creek etc

I ask because of my friends husband, he works in an onshore location in one of those remote creeks, he works for 5weeks on & only has 3days as off

Some other companies in that location works for 28days on including Sundays and has only 4days as off

Just imagine leaving your wife & kids for 5 solid weeks just to spend 3days with them!! It's not as though the pay is big o

So are there laws governing this, it's a shell project & he works for one of the contractors
the spdc inspectors do 2wks on 2wks off.

CC:
upengineer
iyiman
bigtalla
davide470
tanimola22
Jarus
xfire
iCool
scantee
Imag5

nannymcphee:
Hello house, pls I wanted to know if there are any laws governing how long someone will stay offshore, creek etc

I ask because of my friends husband, he works in an onshore location in one of those remote creeks, he works for 5weeks on & only has 3days as off

Some other companies in that location works for 28days on including Sundays and has only 4days as off

Just imagine leaving your wife & kids for 5 solid weeks just to spend 3days with them!! It's not as though the pay is big o

So are there laws governing this, it's a shell project & he works for one of the contractors
the spdc inspectors do 2wks on 2wks off.

CC:
upengineer
iyiman
bigtalla
davide470
tanimola22
Jarus
xfire
iCool
scantee
Imag5

bigtalla:

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