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Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by razar(m): 6:21pm On Aug 31, 2014 |
Syenite: xfire: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 |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Osinitu(m): 6:38pm On Aug 31, 2014 |
Why is no one talking about planning engineering and project control in the O and G industry, that's also a lucrative area. |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Syenite(m): 9:36pm On Aug 31, 2014 |
razar: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. 1 Like |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by razar(m): 12:46am On Sep 01, 2014 |
Syenite: thanks so that means it is of v.little or no relevance |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by crudedude(m): 12:57am On Sep 01, 2014 |
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? |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by factorial1(m): 6:39am On Sep 01, 2014 |
Tiimmy: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. |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Charlesberry(m): 3:11pm On Sep 01, 2014 |
Syenite:Thank you very much sir. Big reward awaits you for you time you sacrifice here to assist us. God bless you! |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by xfire: 5:35pm On Sep 01, 2014 |
crudedude: Sorry to say but this connect-me-to-a-job-here-is-my-contact posts are quite .......................(insert appropriate adjective here).Fortunately, the oil and industry is one that is very lenient with age requirements compared to industries like banking. I know people that joined oil companies as entry level engineers and geoscientists at ages of between 30 and 33 years. This is because most oil firms still classify graduates with less than 3 years of experience under entry level. That is why you will hardly see age limits in their graduate vacancies. And when it is specified, it is usually quite considerate compared to firms like KPMG and others. However, there are a few firms that set strict age limits but that is not the case generally in the industry. But most entry level graduate usually join at very young ages (23-25 years) because most of the really smart guys are young. They finish school on time with very excellent grades. I know a guy that had 3 offers (Exxon, Chevron and Shell) at the age of 21 years. However, if you are good enough to compete, you will break in nonetheless. I entered the oil industry at an age over 25 years. As a matter of fact, I was yet to be through with service at 25 years! It's merit driven, not so much age-driven. Pay or play? Pay is good. Remuneration packages for entry level positions in the O & G industry are generally good. You need not have sleepless night over that. 3 Likes |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by crudedude(m): 5:43pm On Sep 01, 2014 |
thank you xfire. Much appreciated. |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by oshdot(m): 7:29pm On Sep 01, 2014 |
[quote author=Feex]I currently work in the food and beverages industry. I earn a decent income though won't mind to earn more. I have always dreamt of moving to the oil industry but I am a bot weary of job security. I think that oil and gas industry is cyclical. When oil prices are high, many jobs are created but when oil prices are low, thousands of jobs are lost and oil firms start embarking on job losses. Though high oil prices have been sustained for quite a well. Though I will like to move, I won @feex please can I p.m you? |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by SundayPhilip: 8:55pm On Sep 01, 2014 |
@xfire and co. I am a fresh graduate of agric engineering. 30yrs of age. Do i still have chances of breaking through oil and gas industries and what are the relevant certifications i should go for. I made 22 in skul. Your advice would be appreciated. |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by epaulo: 10:38pm On Sep 01, 2014 |
@Xfire u are really God sent. I'm a final year student of civil eng. (Option of Water resources eng) with a good grade and I don't have any working experience about O & G sector yet, pls is there still beta chances of me getting employed in that sector. Also, can I apply to any of O&G company during my NYSC?...if yes, ow do I go about it. And pls help us with relevant materials on different companies aptitude test, interview etc....God will surely bless u 4 ur teaches in dis topic. I'll like to have u as my career mentor, dis is my email address depauloworld@gmail.com |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by caesare: 11:42pm On Sep 01, 2014 |
Nice thread. Pls whats your advice for someone who has the opportunity of studying Natural Gas Engineering and Management in the US or UK at graduate level. He wants a career as a drilling Engineer but has already applied for Msc in Salford University in UK and University of Oklahoma in US. He has a bachelors degree in Natural Gas Engineering from a Nigerian University? |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Tiimmy(m): 7:40am On Sep 02, 2014 |
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. Do you have an edge in the oil and gas sector without an MSc.?? Definately, you do. As a matter of fact about 80 to 85% of Engineers (based on my little findings) in the industry, do not have a masters degree. Save for most servicing companies that (sometimes) prefer employing graduates with MSc, most companies careless whether you have an MSc or not. As a matter of face, one of "mentees" had his BSc and MSc. in the UK and he is learning dilligently under my supervision (I've never left the shores of Naija and I dont even have an MSc). Truth is, i'm kinda a little disappointed at how little the kid knows, with all the degrees. There is an up-coming course in Lagos on "Instrumentation Automation & Control Engineering", i suggest you try and make yourself available for the course (especially with your background in Physics & Electronics, its more needed for you as Elect/Elect graduates usually stand a better chance). http://timmsvillee..com/ 1 Like |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Feex: 10:18am On Sep 02, 2014 |
oshdot: @feex please can I p.m you?Yes you can pm me. Any goody for me? |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Syenite(m): 1:26pm On Sep 02, 2014 |
crudedude: Sorry to say but this connect-me-to-a-job-here-is-my-contact posts are quite .......................(insert appropriate adjective here).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). |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Jfactor(m): 4:17pm On Sep 02, 2014 |
@ Syenite. Thanks. Pls Keep us posted when it is availiable |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by amosade30(m): 4:26pm On Sep 02, 2014 |
@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 |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by crudedude(m): 5:33pm On Sep 02, 2014 |
Syenite:Thanks. I have to keep pushing then. |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by crudedude(m): 5:37pm On Sep 02, 2014 |
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 https://www.nairaland.com/1576265/achieving-dream-career-story-lessons |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by petengine(m): 9:46pm On Sep 02, 2014 |
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 hello everyone. pls I want to inquiry which these petroleum engineering field is mostly in demand for an entry level graduates in petroleum engineering; Reservoir Engineering Drilling Engineering and Production Engineering thanks for ur time |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by petengine(m): 9:48pm On Sep 02, 2014 |
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 |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by DavidOkafor: 2:12pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
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. |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by epaulo: 11:25pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
Pls sir Xfire help us out with aptitude test nd interview materials |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by liljboy10: 2:56am On Sep 04, 2014 |
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 |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Syenite(m): 8:15am On Sep 04, 2014 |
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 schoolY 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. 1 Like |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by TheCode(m): 12:56pm On Sep 04, 2014 |
Syenite: Your posts reek of wisdom bro 1 Like |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Hugo70(m): 11:22pm On Sep 04, 2014 |
Tiimmy: 1 Like |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by petengine(m): 5:52pm On Sep 05, 2014 |
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 |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Nobody: 11:32am On Sep 06, 2014 |
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.how can one volunteer? I want to become a welding inspector after my nysc next year February I will go for cwi under the American welding society |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by xfire: 10:10pm On Sep 06, 2014 |
petengine: hello xfire. i am a final year petroleum engineerinThe 3 fields you mentioned are all good. We all have our preferences. As a petroleum engineer, you can specialize in any of the fields. Demand depends on your location. |
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Seened: 12:27pm On Sep 07, 2014 |
@ Xfire, Timmy, Syenite, RentedReality and all Please I need your wisdom; I am currently in my final year studying for a B Tech in Project Management Technology. I would love to know what "extra things" to do or acquire to boost my chances of securing a job in the oil and gas industry. The buzz in my department right now is about acquiring a professional qualification like PMI's CAPM or PMP. Your insights will be very appreciated. Thank you. By the way I am currently on a 2:1 standing. |
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