AjanleKoko: I need advice too.
I'm a covert operative in Afghanistan, but now interested in Nigeria's oil and gas industry. I miss home.
Do you think there's any use for my skills in the O&G industry in Nigeria? I mean Total in particular

Yes, we need your skills. We need more oil bunkers. The ones we had, they have now been granted amnesty by the FG of Nigeria. Many of them are now pilots, doctors, lawyers, architects. We are saddened by this fact, and we now wish to strengthen our current workforce to global standards.

Yours skills are needed in kidnapping and bunkering. You will help us perform covert research on fecund oil wells so that we can increase our accrued income from fraudulent and illegal crude oil transactions.

You may send your CV to t.d.bunkerresearch@naijoilabunkering.ng.com. I promise to have your CV forwarded to our HR manager who is in charge of recruiting covert research analysts. Our salaries are competitive and about the best in the bunkering industry. In fact, we offer a pay of $450,000 per year to people with good knowledge and professional experience in covert operations in the Middle East. We believe that such people can withstand the toughest of conditions in Africa.

Conclusively, we would like to sincerely thank you very much for your interest in our bunkering business, and we ecstatically look forward to receiving your CV and cover letter soon.

With sincere regards,
Shoemaker Tompolo Polofiyai
Head of Research,
Naijaoilbunkering Limited

travelgal456: Please I need advice.

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and MBA from American universities. I have 4years experience as an Oracle DBA in USA. I am currently in the United States but I want to move back to Nigeria. I have a very good paying job in the US but I miss home (Nigeria). However I want to secure a job in Nigeria before I leave US. I will like a job in the Oil industry because I heard that’s where the money is.

Are there good paying jobs for Oracle DBAs in the oil industry in Nigeria? Do you know salary for Oracle DBAs in Nigeria? How do you think I should go about securing a job in Nigeria before I leave the US?

Thanks for your help in advance.

Hi,

Most naija oil companies advertize vacant positions all the time. I suggest you arm yourself with their websites and visit the websites frequently to see when the companies are recruiting so that you too can apply.

I know that many oil companies will like you if you can demonstrate that you are a very advanced user of SAP. There was even a time that Total or Shell advertized a vacancy and categorically stated that they wanted someone with a high proficiency in the use of SAP. So, if you are SAP savvy, you shouldn't find it difficult getting interviews for jobs in any of the international oil companies based in Naija.

If you don't know how to get the websites of these oil companies, I can help.

Best,
T22.

AjanleKoko: I need advice too.
I miss home.

More like "I need more money."

You're mocking us oo

tanimola22:

Yes, we need your skills. We need more oil bunkers. The ones we had, they have now been granted amnesty by the FG of Nigeria. Many of them are now pilots, doctors, lawyers, architects. We are saddened by this fact, and we now wish to strengthen our current workforce to global standards.

Yours skills are needed in kidnapping and bunkering. You will help us perform covert research on fecund oil wells so that we can increase our accrued income from fraudulent and illegal crude oil transactions.

You may send your CV to t.d.bunkerresearch@naijoilabunkering.ng.com. I promise to have your CV forwarded to our HR manager who is in charge of recruiting covert research analysts. Our salaries are competitive and about the best in the bunkering industry. In fact, we offer a pay of $450,000 per year to people with good knowledge and professional experience in covert operations in the Middle East. We believe that such people can withstand the toughest of conditions in Africa.

Conclusively, we would like to sincerely thank you very much for your interest in our bunkering business, and we ecstatically look forward to receiving your CV and cover letter soon.

With sincere regards,
Shoemaker Tompolo Polofiyai
Head of Research,
Naijaoilbunkering Limited

Yeah, it's May but this guy is the Career Section poster of the year 2012.

Ola one:

Yeah, it's May but this guy is the Career Section poster of the year 2012.

I fully agree! Seconded! Anyone else comes a distant second. . . . I enjoy reading his posts.

T22, keep it up!

NA wa oooo. Everybody want to work in Oil company even the one's wey no study anything close to their business interest.

tanimola22:

Hi,

Most naija oil companies advertize vacant positions all the time. I suggest you arm yourself with their websites and visit the websites frequently to see when the companies are recruiting so that you too can apply.

I know that many oil companies will like you if you can demonstrate that you are a very advanced user of SAP. There was even a time that Total or Shell advertized a vacancy and categorically stated that they wanted someone with a high proficiency in the use of SAP. So, if you are SAP savvy, you shouldn't find it difficult getting interviews for jobs in any of the international oil companies based in Naija.

If you don't know how to get the websites of these oil companies, I can help.

Best,
T22.

Thanks for your reply.

The problem I have is that I am only interested in Oracle databases. I do not have any SAP knowledge/skills and I do not want to learn. I know what you are thinking: "she is a lazy girl". Yes, I am.

So you are saying no hope for me as Oracle DBA?

Ola one:


More like "I need more money."

You're mocking us oo

I no dey mock you oooooooo. I do miss home. I have been out of the country since I was 19 and I would love to come home but still visit USA regularly.

Now, more money is always good but the main reason is because I miss my family. I might run back to the US if I do not like Naija but I want to give it a try.

AjanleKoko: I need advice too.
I'm a covert operative in Afghanistan, but now interested in Nigeria's oil and gas industry. I miss home.
Do you think there's any use for my skills in the O&G industry in Nigeria? I mean Total in particular

See your fingers agbaya

Everybody wants to spend 'owo epo' and the funny thing is that na una (big guys) full this place, so any that reads the posts here will always be 'intimidated' and the next thing will be 'i have a degree in yoruba, can i work in chevron?'

nitrogen: Everybody wants to spend 'owo epo' and the funny thing is that na una (big guys) full this place, so any that reads the posts here will always be 'intimidated' and the next thing will be 'i have a degree in yoruba, can i work in chevron?'

Not impossible, any degree discipline is accepted for Community Relations Officer

Okay, next try

I used to sing backup for the Cranberries. Now interested in Oil and Gas. Any hope for me?
I can do a mean Noel Coward impression too


I mean, I can sing at CSR events, 'Community Relations' *ahem*

AjanleKoko: Okay, next try

I used to sing backup for the Cranberries. Now interested in Oil and Gas. Any hope for me?
I can do a mean Noel Coward impression too


I mean, I can sing at CSR events, 'Community Relations' *ahem*

hahahahahaha, bros, you wan kill person here. Very funny.

naijababe:

Not impossible, any degree discipline is accepted for Community Relations Officer

Good to hear that, i never thought there could be a place for those that studied/studying courses like history, yoruba and others. And i think its only in Africa cos of the villages with diverse languages where the fields of this companies are located. If am wrong, pls do tell and further elaborate.

AjanleKoko: Okay, next try

I used to sing backup for the Cranberries. Now interested in Oil and Gas. Any hope for me?
I can do a mean Noel Coward impression too


I mean, I can sing at CSR events, 'Community Relations' *ahem*

No hope - we are looking for backup singers for Duncan Mighty or Timaya. . . if you can do a good Mad Melon (Danfo Driver) impression then you have a job.

Abi you think say na Ireland we dey find oil and gas?

Cranberries ko, agbalumo ni.

debosky:

No hope - we are looking for backup singers for Duncan Mighty or Timaya. . . if you can do a good Mad Melon (Danfo Driver) impression then you have a job.

Abi you think say na Ireland we dey find oil and gas?

Cranberries ko, agbalumo ni.

Priceless!

@travelgal

it's banks that use oracle in naija. . .you'd best be looking in that direction

tanimola22: Hi House Members, Good evening to all of you!

Someone recently told me that the[b] yearly[/b] take home pay of an entry level engineer [/b]working for [b]Total Nigeria is 11 Million Naira. I know that Shell pays 6 Million Naira per year, but I find it difficult to believe that Total pays that much.

House, please tell me what you know. I will be happy to be apprised. Let the debate start, abeg.

Thanks.

Latest info has it that Shell's Gross(I.e when all allowances are added) is also near 10m pa now.

What work can I do as a biochemist in oil and gas industry

Jarus:
Latest info has it that Shell's Gross(I.e when all allowances are added) is also near 10m pa now.

Shell is one of the least paying company of the oil majors even in Europe. They are too stingy

2good:

Shell is one of the least paying company of the oil majors even in Europe. They are too stingy

Yeap. Even my guys there confirm. They are however very good at training. Heard Total poach their staff after Shell training with better pay.

Shell isn't that far off at engineering entry level in Europe. . . .just £1-4k off folk like Exxon among the super majors.

Besides, at entry level you should be looking more at who will help your career development rather than biggest pay.

bukahands: What work can I do as a biochemist in oil and gas industry

Plenty. your only problem is that such jobs are not available in nigeria. O and G companies in the US (at least) i know do hire microbiologists, pharmacologists, biochemists e.t.c particularly for their R & D subsidiaries.

davidylan:

Plenty. your only problem is that such jobs are not available in nigeria. O and G companies in the US (at least) i know do hire microbiologists, pharmacologists, biochemists e.t.c particularly for their R & D subsidiaries.

Thank you for your reply can an additional MBA help in securing an administrative job at O&G in Nigeria

bukahands:

Thank you for your reply can an additional MBA help in securing an administrative job at O&G in Nigeria

I really cant speak for O&G companies in nigeria. Ajanlekoko or Jarus might be able to help you better.

davidylan:

I really cant speak for O&G companies in nigeria. Ajanlekoko or Jarus might be able to help you better.

.

Please ajanlekoko and jarus reply.

Tanimola, Debosky, Jarus, Davidlyan and co. God has blessed you guys.
Guys, I need your sincere advise.

I have done a BSc in a UK university in Chemistry with Chemical engineering and by God's grace I'll finish with a First class (God willing). I wanted to study Medicine but I could not stand the number of years required.
I also have some work experience as a shadow manager in a company, part-time for 2 years, here in the UK. (Sorry I am giving sketchy details but its necessary for private reasons).

Now, I want to relocate to Nigeria and work in Nigeria.

I am torn between an MBA in business administration and an MSc in Petroleum engineering.

I love science oriented topics as I won scholarships from the University and Royal society of chemistry UK. I did not really enjoy the managerial role but I have some work experience in it.


So, guys I need your advise!

MSc petroleum engineering (my first choice) or an MBA?! I want to break into the petroleum industry but my fear is that if I have an MBA, I might be considered as a "jack of all trades" and hence, reduce my chances of entering the industry.

I just want to break into the industry to gain the work experience as the money will come later. Which of the courses gives me a better chance of breaking into the industry?!

Please guys, your input will be much appreciated!!!

ola@:
Tanimola, Debosky, Jarus, Davidlyan and co. God has blessed you guys.
Guys, I need your sincere advise.

I have done a BSc in a UK university in Chemistry with Chemical engineering and by God's grace I'll finish with a First class (God willing). I wanted to study Medicine but I could not stand the number of years required.
I also have some work experience as a shadow manager in a company, part-time for 2 years, here in the UK. (Sorry I am giving sketchy details but its necessary for private reasons).

Now, I want to relocate to Nigeria and work in Nigeria.

I am torn between an MBA in business administration and an MSc in Petroleum engineering.

I love science oriented topics as I won scholarships from the University and Royal society of chemistry UK. I did not really enjoy the managerial role but I have some work experience in it.


So, guys I need your advise!

MSc petroleum engineering (my first choice) or an MBA?! I want to break into the petroleum industry but my fear is that if I have an MBA, I might be considered as a "jack of all trades" and hence, reduce my chances of entering the industry.

I just want to break into the industry to gain the work experience as the money will come later. Which of the courses gives me a better chance of breaking into the industry?!

MBA is no jack of all trades. Tech people also do it, it's not for us management people only. Loma, a Computer Engineer formerly with Chevron, did MBA. So are many other technical guys. So it doesn't reduce your chance at all. There is even MBA Oil & Gas Mgt for RGU.

That said, I think at this stage that you're trying to break into the industry, Msc Pet Eng stands you at a higher chance than MBA. When you're there, maybe after few years, you can do MBA. Most of the openings at the entry stage are technical.

Jarus:
MBA is no jack of all trades. Tech people also do it, it's not for us management people only. Loma, a Computer Engineer formerly with Chevron, did MBA. So are many other technical guys. So it doesn't reduce your chance at all. There is even MBA Oil & Gas Mgt for RGU.

That said, I think at this stage that you're trying to break into the industry, Msc Pet Eng stands you at a higher chance than MBA. When you're there, maybe after few years, you can do MBA. Most of the openings at the entry stage are technical.

Thank you so much Jarus. You have been a source of inspiration to me and many others. Btw, I also enjoy reading your blogs on Thisday and Guardian.

Jarus, the snag is that the MBA is sponsored by the company I work for(really, I don't enjoy the job. I don't want to remain in the UK) while the MSc will be self-sponsored.

So which do you reckon?? Still, the MSc or MBA, to break through?!

Continue with the company-sponsored MBA.
If it's convenient for you and you've got the resources to combine the two (and it is allowed), you can run both concurrently.

I'm not a technical person but I think Msc Pet Eng will be more attractive to an IOC at starting stages.

However, if not possible, your Bsc(Chemistry and Chem Engr) is enough to get you an IOC job, if you can prove yourself during the selection process. Davidylan is a scientist like you, I think. MBA will also be an advantage.

bukahands: What work can I do as a biochemist in oil and gas industry

A Bio-Chemist can get an O&G job in Nigeria but it is more competitive cos there are few spaces, unlike Engineers, Geologists etc.

With an MBA? Not sure it will make much difference.