Michaelemry: What of someone that study quantity survey or survey and geoinformatics dont they have job in the oil sector

bro...this are different fields i. e QS and geomatics.
QS: cost estimator, usually in construction.
Geoinformatics/geomatics: land survey and mapping, this is currently in high demand in the oil sands ,Alberta, Canada. I don't know for how long the demand would be sustained.

imag5: drilling engrs you must be a graduate from an engineering discipline, as for Mud you can come in from sci background, engineering and you can learn on it by getting relevant mud certification

Tnx. Engrs seem to have more options than science. I should start mud engr soon.

Syenite:
We are talking about what is obtainable in the sector. We also believe in God and divine favour. KNOW NOW THAT GOD CANNOT FAVOUR EVERYBODY AND NOT EVERYBODY HAS CONNECTION. Advice given by xfire and others are based on reality on ground. Depend only on divine favour and connection and see ur dreams crash like dat Dana plane.

I agree with you that one should not only depend on divine favour and connection to people, and my posting did not suggest that either exclusively. Doing that will smack laziness whereas God wants to bless our efforts. Those cases of persons I mentioned are not mere fabrication but part of the reality on ground in same sector. So all considerations are very important. Surprisingly none of these persons has ever said he/she was taken by his/her company by virtue of his/her expertise. They always give the story of their recruitment and selection amongst others as if there is divine intonation to it.

Nevertheless, I will still opine that it may not be correct to say GOD CANNOT FAVOUR EVERYBODY. Rather we can conveniently say GOD WILL NOT FAVOUR EVERYONE just as everybody does not necessarily have connection to Oil and Gas sector; unless we are doubting or arguing His ability here.

xfire:
Well, like I mentioned, the demands are for experienced professionals. This is just to provide a guide for people that intend to delve into the sector in the foreseeable future. In many cases, the most important thing is to gain experience, even if it is in small oil firms. It doesn't always matter which role you start with. You can always switch once you are in the industry.

It is also to guide students who may be seeking to further their studies in an oil and gas relevant course

as a geologist, i recommend this post.

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Good post bro. I am a graduate of elect/elect engr with 2:1 nd recently completed my M.Eng in elect engr(power nd machines option). i ve bn working with a federal govt research institute since 2011 and i am abt 28yrs old. i ve intrest in oil nd gas industry but don't know if i am still much qualified for a post in d industry. my organisation does nt give me time to go acquire some certification as i ve tried severally to. what is ur advice

Nice topic...thank you @Xfire. Currently I'm in my final year, Gas Engineering Uniport, pls anyone that has more info to better my career should reach me on 08035800805. Thank you guys!

T o work in oil and gas is d grace and mercy of God.
Thousands of engineers are on d street,looking for unavailable jobs.
Op,where do u get ds ur analysis in O&G sector

xfire:
NNPC recruits biochemists as HSE officers and lab analysts in the refineries. They recruited many in their last successful recruitment exercise. Biochemists also work as environmental scientists. Biochemists were also selected in the current NLNG recruitment. I know 2 biochemists that have made it pass the 2nd stage and are awaiting interview.

pls what does SHE stand for and ISPON. Am also a Biochemistry undergraduate.

These are some of the Oil & Gas Companies in Nigeria and their addresses.

All you have to do is to apply to as many Companies as possible daily and have that believe that you will be called upon.

African Petroleum Plc
Address: AP House, 54/56 Broad Street, Marina, Lagos Island, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 2600050-9; Fax: +234 1 2635290.
Website: http://www.applcng.com/
Ascon Oil company Limited
Address: 39A Bishop Aboyade Cole Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 2610624; Fax: +234 1 2611095.
Website: http://www.asconoil.com/
Capital Oil Plc
Address: Plot 18, Adeniyi Jones Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 4965148.
Conoil Plc
Address: Bull Plaza, 38/39 Marina, Lagos Island, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 5451685, 5451674-5, 7761640; Fax: +234 1 266 2810.
Website: http://www.conoilplc.com/
Elf Marketing Nig Ltd
Address: 124 Trans Amadi Industrial Layout, Port Harcourt.
Phone: +234 1 084-332597.
Honeywell Oil and Gas Limited
Address: 4 Adeleke Adedoyin Street , Off Musa Yaradua, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 2611234, 2610323; Fax: +234 1 2616498.
Website: http://www.honeywelloil.com/
Gaslink Nigeria Limited
Gas distribution network
Address: 8th. Floor,Stallion House, 2,Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 2702794-5, 2702799; Fax: +234 1 7912295.
Website: http://www.gaslink.org/
Oando Group
Address: Stallion House (8th-10th floor), 2, Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 2601290-9.
Website: http://www.oandoplc.com/
Lubcon Limited Oil and Gas
Address: 39, Curtis Adeniyi Jones Close, off Adeniran Ogunsanya Street, Surulere, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 5850281, 5845873.
Website: http://www.lubcon-ng.com/
Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG)
Address: C & C Towers, Plot 1684 Sanusi Fafunwa Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 2624190-4, 2624556; Fax: +234 1 2616976.
Website: http://www.nigerialng.com/
Texaco Nig Ltd
Address: 8 McCarthy Street, Lagos Island, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 4614500.
Tudaka Petroleum & Gas Co Ltd
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Plant
Address: Oregun Industrial Estate, Ikeja, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 4933786,4933787.
Zenon Petroleum and Gas
7 Tiamiyu Savage St., Victoria Island, Lagos, , Nigeria
()234 1 262 6392, fax, http://www.zenonpetroleumng.com
Amazon Energy
Consulting, Engineering, Marine, Procurement, Projects
Address: House Of His Glory, Chair Centre, Plot 18, Lekki Expressway, Lekki, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 5555207-9, 7739170; Fax: +234 1 5555210.
Website: http://www.amazon-energy.com/
Ariosh Limited
3D laser Scanning & As-Builting, Engineering Drafting & Design, Construction Management etc
Address: 5, Idowu Taylor Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 270 5825; Fax: +234 1 555 8588.
Website: http://www.ariosh.com/
Cakasa (Nig) Company Ltd.
Engineering Design and Consultancy
Address: 96, Palm Avenue, P. O. Box 871, Mushin Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 4522955, 523225, 526157; Fax: +234 1 4522887.
Website: http://www.cakasa.com/
Compact Manifold Engineering Services (CMES/Albert Garaudy)
Basic Engineering Services
Address: Suite 404, PC1, Engineering Close, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 3200987, 4616533.
Website: http://www.cmes-engineers.com/
Crestville Engineering and Technology Company Limited
Basic and Detailed Engineering Design for Onshore/Offshore, Project Management/Control Services
Address: NITP/Franklin Akinyemi House, Pc 10, Engineering Close, Victoria Island Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 2629784, 7915370; Fax: +234 1 2618209.
Website: http://www.crestvillengineering.com/

DeltaAfrik Engineering Limited (Deltatek/Worly Parsons)
Engineering Design and Consultancy
Address: 6/7th Fl, City Express Building, Plot 1637 Adetokunbo Ademola Str, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 4618508, 46161374 ; Fax: +234 1 2622418.
Website: http://www.deltaafrik.com/
Geolynx Ltd.
Basic Engineering Services
Address: 13, Omoku Street, D-Line, Diobu, Port Harcourt.
Phone: +234 84 237340, 238782, 230513, 230514.
www.geolynxltd.com
ILF Consultants
Basic Engineering Services
Address: 6, Ilaka Street, Ilupeju, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 4972418.
Linkso
Engineering Design and Consultancy
Address: Plot 293 Akin Olugbade Street, Victoria Island
Phone: +234 1 2616615, 2622330; Fax: +234 1 2623375, 2616818, 2627911.
Website: http://www.linksong.com/
Lonadek Oil & Gas Consultants
Systems Consultants, Training, Software, Aveva Country Rep. (PDMS)
Address: 285, Akin Olugbade Street, Victoria Island
Phone: +234 1 7940883, 8913021, 8913008.
Website: http://www.lonadek.com/
National Engineering & Technical Co. Ltd. (NETCO)
Engineering Design and Consultancy, Procurement and Construction Supervision
Address: Heritage Court, 146B Ligali Ayoride Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 2716040, 2716043, 7737304; Fax: +234 1 2716041.
Website: http://www.netco.com.ng/
Precision Engineering and Procurement Company
Nigerian company with core capabilities in Instrumentation and control systems design
Address: 30 Emekuku Street, D-Line, Port Harcourt.
Phone: +234 (0) 803 310 4470.
Website: http://www.pepcong.com/
Point Engineering Ltd
Oil and Gas Design Engineers
Address: Fonte House, 1 Temple Ejekwu Close, First Artillery, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 611963; Fax: +234 84 612008
Website: http://www.pointengineering.com/
Sabbyn Ltd.
Basic Engineering Services
Address: 8, Alakija Street (Near WAEC)Yaba, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 862364.
Sigmund Engineering Company Limited
Engineering Services, Construction, Consultancy.
Address: 26A Awori Road Dolphin Ikoyi, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 2693071, 2881250, 4703913, 3204127; Fax: +234 1 2691447.
Website: http://www.sigmundgroup.com/
OIL AND GAS
EQUIPMENT
Cakasa (Nig) Co Limited
FMC/Smith Meter Inc., Tyco/Andersen Greenwood Crosby Valves, Rotork Controls etc
Address: 96, Palm Avenue, Mushin, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 4522955, 523225, 526157; Fax: +234 1 4522887, 4528283.
Website: http://www.cakasa.com/
Denver Petroleum Services
Dispensing pumps, nozzles etc
Address: 380 Ikorodu Rd, Maryland, Maryland Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 4962172, 4971907, 4716355.
Fabrico Oil And Gas Limited
Calibrition, Chemical, Valves And Steel Supply
Address: 2 Wokogoloma Street Orowurukwu Town Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Mobile: +234 (0) 8056739712.
Lordmart Nig Limited
Power Systems
Address: 9A, Karimu Kotun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos .
Phone: +234 1 2623084, 01-2623081-5, 7751528; Fax: +234 1 5557500, 2622161.
Weltek Nigeria Limited
Engineering Design, Procurement, Construction and Automation Applications
Address: Plot 307, Trans Amadi Industrial Layout, Port Harcourt.
Phone: +234 84 237902-3; Fax: +234 84 237 904.
Website: http://www.weltekng.com/
OIL AND GAS
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
Chrisason Fire Protection Ltd
Address: 98, Ikwere Road , Port Harcourt.
Phone: +234 84 238548, 334066 ; Fax: +234 84 238548.
Flameshield Equipment Engineering Limited
Sales Service of Fire Extinguishers, HSE Equipment , Fire Systems & Training.
Address: 3 Thomas Animasaun Street, Aguda, Surulere Lagos 101282.
Phone: +234 1 8165311; Fax: +234 1 5853167.
Website: http://www.flameshield.biz/
John Holt Fire Protection (Angus)
Fire fighting equipment
Address: 25 Creek Road, Apapa, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 277 7765; Fax: +234 1 277 7775.
Website: http://www.jhplc.com/
Remote Sensing & Fire Resources Consultants
Address 13 Sylvia crescent Behind Elizade Plaza Ikeja Lagos
Phone: +234 1 4930283, 4930284
Website: http://www.resarc.com/
Safety Engineering & Fire Consultants (Nig) Ltd
Address 18 Bode Thomas Street Surulere Lagos
Phone: +234 1 5847909, 5843400
Spill Responders Nig Ltd
Address 12 Emekuku Street D line Port Harcourt Rivers
Phone: +234 84 233259

Anyway una don talk una dept finish?
Am a biomedical technologist. How can I fit in?

Kingdomstar: pls their contacts, and the minimum requirement. I hv hnd in computer. I like c delve into O & G. Tnx

pm

Syenite:
What u just need to do for urself now is to remain focused and graduate with at least a 2:1. U may nt need any certification to b a Trainee Engineer in d Oil sector. Ur potential employer will assign u roles from which u can choose a career path. A good number of Civil engineers are employed in d Oil and Gas sector.

ok. thanks!

Amhappy:
I am interested in this technical safety engineer. What certifications can help one fit in this role?

People mostly start with the wrong question - Asking about certifications! Being a technical safety / loss prevention engineer is not about certifications. It is more about experience. One needs to have indepth understanding of oil / gas processes and facilities, design and safety engineering philosophies. It takes years of experience to acquire, and it involves a lot of personal studies and diligence. Like I said, don't feel overwhelmed. The easiest way to kick start your career in that line is to start first as a facilities, I & E, process or machinery engineering. With a good engineering degree, you can get entry level positions in the fields. Sometimes, you can be lucky to be employed directly as a trainee safety engineer.
Some universities abroad offer safety engineering, though it is preferably for one to first gain basic engineering experience (not necessarily as a safety engineer) in the oil and gas before going for such an MSc in safety engineering.
There are certifications along the way but it will be meaningless to you without basic engineering experience. And certifications are not compulsory anyway. Companies generally value experience over certifications. Read this comment below on the thread:

Insanity:

Do you know what it means to be a welding engineer for IOCs? Do you know the work of safety engineers not HSE? They are not what you learn just through certifications. If you lucky to get involved in an EPCIC project in the upstream sector, you won't say you' re qualified again. That's where you see engineering in its purest form. you are on the right track though. It's not about certifications, there are soo many materials online you can read on steel construction fabrication in the and gas industry. Develop yourself everyday.

link me up. anyone should. I am a tax accountant

Broz. I'm still an undergraduate, I have a a diploma degree in personnel management and I just switch to economics dru direct entry... I'm thinking after my bsc with strike like three professional course in economics, taxation etc and also adding to that IT professional course like oracle/ data base management, With that do I stand a change of gaining my way into an oil and gas companies in nigeria?
Help out abeg

I studied Industrial technology Education, electrical/electronic option, did a lot of courses such as safety, quality control, electrical designs and so on, do I ave a chance to work in the O&G firm?

I am biochemist, M.Sc industrial chemist, first aider, been in the agric sector lik 10yrs. Where can i fit in d O & G. I am toxicologist and researched in environmental spill.

Jfactor: I am biochemist, M.Sc industrial chemist, first aider, been in the agric sector lik 10yrs. Where can i fit in d O & G. I am toxicologist and researched in environmental spill.

Look out for the next NNPC experienced hire recruitment. I know some Toxicologist working with the NNPC. The industry is vast and diverse.

demola7: I studied Industrial technology Education, electrical/electronic option, did a lot of courses such as safety, quality control, electrical designs and so on, do I ave a chance to work in the O&G firm?

Education? This one is hard o.

Charlesberry: Broz. I'm still an undergraduate, I have a a diploma degree in personnel management and I just switch to economics dru direct entry... I'm thinking after my bsc with strike like three professional course in economics, taxation etc and also adding to that IT professional course like oracle/ data base management, With that do I stand a change of gaining my way into an oil and gas companies in nigeria?
Help out abeg

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.

xfire:
People mostly start with the wrong question - Asking about certifications! Being a technical safety / loss prevention engineer is not about certifications. It is more about experience. One needs to have indepth understanding of oil / gas processes and facilities, design and safety engineering philosophies. It takes years of experience to acquire, and it involves a lot of personal studies and diligence. Like I said, don't feel overwhelmed. The easiest way to kick start your career in that line is to start first as a facilities, I & E, process or machinery engineering. With a good engineering degree, you can get entry level positions in the fields. Sometimes, you can be lucky to be employed directly as a trainee safety engineer.
Some universities abroad offer safety engineering, though it is preferably for one to first gain basic engineering experience (not necessarily as a safety engineer) in the oil and gas before going for such an MSc in safety engineering.
There are certifications along the way but it will be meaningless to you without basic engineering experience. And certifications are not compulsory anyway. Companies generally value experience over certifications. Read this comment below on the thread:

U can't be more right bro. I wonder where they got this Certification thing from? Ur degree certificate and experience counts far more than Certification. Companies may emphasise on certifications when dey recruit experienced hires even so they emphasise the required yrs of experience and den state dat certain certifications will b an added advantage. (Although some may state some "Must have" certifications)

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

Thank you very much sir 4 this wonderful insight,
Plz am a graduate of Applied Geophysics.... Wat are the necessary courses am suppose 2 do + which area shuld I major in M.sc so as 2 be able 2 penetrate the Oil nd gas industry? Plz sir I realy need ur input! Thanks a lot, as I look 4ward to ur positive response.

dannisexy:

Thank you very much sir 4 this wonderful insight,
Plz am a graduate of Applied Geophysics.... Wat are the necessary courses am suppose 2 do + which area shuld I major in M.sc so as 2 be able 2 penetrate the Oil nd gas industry? Plz sir I realy need ur input! Thanks a lot, as I look 4ward to ur positive response.

Your B.Sc or B.Tech in Applied Geophysics is enough as long as u have a good grade.

dannisexy:

Thank you very much sir 4 this wonderful insight,
Plz am a graduate of Applied Geophysics.... Wat are the necessary courses am suppose 2 do + which area shuld I major in M.sc so as 2 be able 2 penetrate the Oil nd gas industry? Plz sir I realy need ur input! Thanks a lot, as I look 4ward to ur positive response.

With a degree in Applied Geophysics, I will rather advise you to go for a Masters (look for scholarship opportunities). Geoscientists have better opportunities with a Masters or even PhD. Companies like Exxon or Total won't even consider you if you don't have Masters. Chevron's is open to BSc but that they seem to be more disposed to candidates with MSc from good schools. Shell is also open to all, but even then prefer experienced hires with higher degrees. I can remember an experienced geophysicist friend of mine (works in National Geological Agency or so)who went for an interview for the position of experienced geophysicist. He has an MSc in geophysics. He didn't pass the interview but the panel members told him that they would have strongly considered him for employment if he had a PhD. He is presently on his PhD programme in Geophysics.
Many firms prefer to employ geoscientists at Masters level.

So I will advise you to enroll for MSc in Geophysics in a reputable school while you keep searching for good jobs. Keep both option open.

Syenite:
Your B.Sc or B.Tech in Applied Geophysics is enough as long as u have a good grade.

gudrated:
With a degree in Applied Geophysics, I will rather advise you to go for a Masters (look for scholarship opportunities). Geoscientists have better opportunities with a Masters or even PhD. Companies like Exxon or Total won't even consider you if you don't have Masters. Chevron's is open to BSc but that they seem to be more disposed to candidates with MSc from good schools. Shell is also open to all, but even then prefer experienced hires with higher degrees. I can remember an experienced geophysicist friend of mine (works in National Geological Agency or so)who went for an interview for the position of experienced geophysicist. He has an MSc in geophysics. He didn't pass the interview but the panel members told him that they would have strongly considered him for employment if he had a PhD. He is presently on his PhD programme in Geophysics.
Many firms prefer to employ geoscientists at Masters level.

So I will advise you to enroll for MSc in Geophysics in a reputable school while you keep searching for good jobs. Keep both option open.

With the Exception of Mobil which prefers an M.Sc in Geosciences, most other Oil firms like: Total, NNPC, DPR, Shell, Chevron, NLNG, Sinopec and servicing firms like Schlumberger, Baker, PDL, Halliburton, Weatherford etc only need ur B.sc. If u have an M.sc fine. Jst know that employment at entry level is age bound. If u chase an M.Sc and pass d employable age limit, too bad. However, if u graduated with less than 2:1 & feel an M.sc will give u a better chance, all good. BUT KNOW THAT A FIRST DEGREE ALONE CAN BREAK U INTO THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR.

xfire:
People mostly start with the wrong question - Asking about certifications! Being a technical safety / loss prevention engineer is not about certifications. It is more about experience. One needs to have indepth understanding of oil / gas processes and facilities, design and safety engineering philosophies. It takes years of experience to acquire, and it involves a lot of personal studies and diligence. Like I said, don't feel overwhelmed. The easiest way to kick start your career in that line is to start first as a facilities, I & E, process or machinery engineering. With a good engineering degree, you can get entry level positions in the fields. Sometimes, you can be lucky to be employed directly as a trainee safety engineer.
Some universities abroad offer safety engineering, though it is preferably for one to first gain basic engineering experience (not necessarily as a safety engineer) in the oil and gas before going for such an MSc in safety engineering.
There are certifications along the way but it will be meaningless to you without basic engineering experience. And certifications are not compulsory anyway. Companies generally value experience over certifications. Read this comment below on the thread:

Thanks for the clarification. I actually have a degree in Chemical engrg and have experience as a safety officer but is yet to be exposed to safety engineering. I hope to specialize there.

Sorry for the repetition

xfire:
It's an irony but that's somewhat true, especially in the industry. But people do get entry level jobs in the industry, though it's very competitive. I started in the industry as entry level graduate though I had previous experience in a notable non-oil firm so I was a bit 'shortchanged'. Money wasn't my major consideration then. It was just to get the required oil and gas experience. But I later moved to an IOC as a 'semi-entry level' staff. Most non-technical graduates can acquire the experience elsewhere though.
Don't be discouraged. Once you start acquiring the experience, you become less dispensable.

pls xfire guide me on i can acquire whatever skill dt can fetch me pay in O & G, i hv hnd in computer science, am of age! I don't mind any kind of job, even if it is menia or casual, atleast 2 start life afresh, if u cn connect me 4 job, i wll be grateful. Jst willing 2 do anytin 2 get pay! Tnx.