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Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by nkiruberyl: 8:24am On Sep 13, 2017 |
xfire: please i need your helo....i need to make a decision between being a process engineer or a qa/qc analyst. Which of them is better for a career in IOC's. Everyone's advise will be appreciated. Thanks |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Nobody: 5:35am On Sep 28, 2017 |
xfire: Boss I know it's being a long time since you wrote this, but I wish to know, with the current scheme of things in the Nigerian oil & gas, and the energy sector, has this list changed? I'm currently stuck between making a choice to either go for an MSc in pipeline engineering or petroleum geoscience, I studied petroleum engineering in my first degree and haven't been able to get a good job since graduation, I know an MSc isn't an express ticket to gainful employment, but I want something to increase my competence and versatility with intent to position myself better for opportunities. I had earlier considered getting the MSc in Occupational health and safety, but I was advised it's not technical enough for an engineer, what do you think? Which of the above three programs do you think will give me a better chance, in the energy sector generally not just in oil & gas, considering my first degree background. Thanks. Cc: nkiruberyl, I see you've gotten a lot of advice from so many great men here, what would you say to me? |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by nkiruberyl: 12:28am On Oct 03, 2017 |
SnowJay92: Thank you, sir...�� |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by xfire: 2:25am On Oct 05, 2017 |
nkiruberyl:My advice has always been that graduates never focus all their energy and resources on IOCs alone. Irrespective of how qualified and smart an individual is, the chances of working for an IOC is never 100% (mildly saying), in reality, it is much less. Can you be more specific about which area of QA/QC. Cos QA/QC is a very, very broad term and is used in variety of industries. Each sector/ industry has unique criteria for QA/QC. And even within the oil industry, there is a wide variety of roles that fall under QA/QC. So no one cap fits all. Overall, I would say process engineers are more versatile and are required not only in the oil industry but other industries as well. You require a process engineer in all stages of oil industry (upstream, midstream and downstream) as well as others such manufacturing, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, etc. 1 Like |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by xfire: 4:39am On Oct 05, 2017 |
SnowJay92: Snowjay, been a while bro. To be sincere with you, things ain't too rosy in the oil industry currently due to the downturn in the prices of oil. It's the same story all around the world and even in the US. industries are restructuring and getting leaner by the day. One way many oil majors are doing this is to grow their engineers to be versatile in my areas (e.g. Subsurface, integrity, facilities, etc) while keeping a limited group of core professionals in those areas to provide international support. Tough times require tough measures to survive. Even some of my folks in US with PhD are finding it hard to get into the upstream industry. Things are projected to get better next year though. But does that mean recruitment is zero? Absolutely not, a few people are still getting recruited by the day just that the numbers are getting fewer and the terms of employment are getting more flexible by the day. With a background in petroleum engineering, I do not know how an MSc in petroleum geoscience can be of any help. I would suggest you drop that outrightly. It will be difficult if not outrightly impossible to sell a BSc pet engineering + MSc petroleum geoscience except you have some valuable experience spanning both areas which is also almost infeasible. It's even relatively easier to sell the reverse (i.e.BSc geoscience + MSc Pet Engrg). MSc in pipeline engineering, though good, limits you to only pipeline specialization and is not a core oil and gas discipline in IOCs (we have pipeline engineers though but not usually many). You find them more in servicing companies. Having said that, I would advise you to delve into safety engineering, which is not exactly Occupational Health and Safety but close to it. Process Safety and Risk engineering is still quite technical and versatile in other fields. A risk engineer can work in any segment of the oil industry and can also adapt to other industries. Also cross check if it is possible for you to have a MSc in process engineering (though you may need to enroll for some undergrad course in the duration of the programme) One more advice IF you plan to study outside Nigeria - it is better you avoid UK. Consider more friendly countries like Canada, US or even Australia where you can be allowed to gain work experience or get quality internships. 6 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Nobody: 9:38am On Oct 05, 2017 |
xfire: Many thanks for the reply brother, I really appreciate. I'll be doing the program in Nigeria as I have no means or resources to travel outside at the moment, occupational health & safety is the only of such program currently obtainable in Nigeria, although if I chose to go for that option plan to add as many certifications, and skills as possible to make me a technical safety engineer, is this possible? For the pipeline option, I know it's going to limit me somehow, but the program being offered by offshore technology Institute where I plan to do the program, would also groom the graduate for other skills in offshore management and subsea, I also plan to further develop myself in related areas, things like facility management, flow assurance, non destructive testing, welding inspection and the rest, how do you see this path too? As for employment, I mustn't work for the multinationals, really I just want to be good enough to thrive, not because I'm not ambitious, but one has to be realistic and every other thing is favour, but who wouldn't want the best? Lastly, I would also want an option that would give me multidisciplinary competency, options in the downstream and even the industrial/manufacturing sector, and further in entrepreneurship. I'll appreciate if you take the above into consideration and advise me again, thank you very much. 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by beansporridge(f): 12:08am On Jan 12, 2018 |
Great job @ Xfire. Happy new year Please I'm at a crossroad, I need urgent advice. I'm to choose between 2 offers of fully funded training either as an NDT technician ASNT Level II in PT, MT, UT &RT or to be trained in Petroleum geosciences, exploration, drilling, AutoCAD and some other softwares in the oil & gas industry. I studied petroleum and Gas Engineering as my 1st degree. Please I need to know which is more versatile and lucrative on the longrun considering the present situation of things in the oil and gas sector. I'll appreciate your advice and contributions. |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Nobody: 5:13am On Jan 23, 2018 |
beansporridge: Happy New year Don't even waste time get your hands dirty with NDT, alot of maintainace and inspection Job coming soon. |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Okiem(m): 12:05pm On Jan 23, 2018 |
imag5: Good day sir, since you studied geophysics and now into NDT, what do you advise for me, an undergraduate, to focus on after school------NDT or Geographic Information System ? imag5: |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by c77: 9:56am On May 11, 2018 |
Goodmorning House, Please I Need Help. I Have B.Sc In Biochemistry & Will Like To Build A Career In O& G. What Do I Do Cos I Dont Have Enough To Go For M.Sc For Now. It's Been 10yrs Now. Had To Be Doing Whatever I Find To Survive.Thank You |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by c77: 6:50pm On May 13, 2018 |
Please, How Can A Biochemist Break Into This Circle. Thanks |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by TheGenius001: 11:00pm On May 30, 2018 |
xfire: Good day sir,based on your quote above, *Bioresources engineering is relatively new and is very much restrictive for now* Sir may I know how Bio resource Engineering is now after that post you made 3years ago Thanks in anticipation. |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Jonathan39: 7:01pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
Please i need your help, am a graduate of computer science, with 2:1. By now i know you must have gotten an answer to your question. Am interrested in Networking too, I want to end up in the oil and gas sector. My digit 08030496039 pls can you flash me CyberWolf: |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Jonathan39: 7:11pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
Please I need advice. I Am a fresh graduate of computer science with 2:1. What should I go into Barywhyte: |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Odiaze(m): 8:32pm On Jan 21, 2019 |
Are Chemical Engineers not important. |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by KhalOS: 8:13pm On May 01, 2019 |
Hi Xfire, thanks for this amazing thread. I am in a dilemma: I am a graduate of EE (2.1), graduated in 2015. Because of the nature of the Nigerian labor market, I took a job in Digital Marketing because I already had good experience in it. I have been working in Digital Marketing for 2 years now and I'm now a manager in one of the top e-commerce companies in Nigeria earning 230k monthly. Im thinking of going back to Engineering specifically Instrumentation and Control in Oil & Gas and so I want to do the 450k GIL CAE course. My problem is I'm not sure that I will get a good O&G I&C job immediately after I do it, Please advise me so that I don't waste the money. Thanks. xfire: |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Nobody: 2:25am On Sep 02, 2019 |
@ xfire Thank you for this thread, the enlightenment and all. Please I need assistance to get into the oil and gas. I'm an engineer, studied mechanical engineering works in an FMCG. I work in the control room as an operator! Thanks sir |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Anonymous6060: 3:29pm On Jan 05, 2020 |
@ xfire and others in the house, pls I need a good centre for NDT training that is practical oriented and pocket friendly 1 Like |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by ignis: 6:08am On Jan 12, 2020 |
Please I am a graduate of Geology. Is Msc Geophysics still a competitive course or is it better to do Msc Geology ? |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by ZackOF: 11:39am On Feb 12, 2020 |
xfire:Hello sir. I've read your posts all through and love the way you clarify things. I have a question i will like to ask. Am a fresh graduate of economics and really want to go for my masters in petroleum economics cus i want to start my career in the oil and gas industry but with this your comment, am kind of scared and confused, what do you think i should do. Pls help |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Paschalive: 1:17am On Jun 05, 2020 |
Please, I need your candid opinion. As a grad of Accounting, just got an offer MSc Oil and Gas Accounting and Finance from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. I really like to take a career path in oil and gas industry or plan B, major in finance. What are my chances in terms job opportunities in UK? |
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