₦airaland Forum

experimentist:
which planet are u from?

dulaman:
if I’m voted into power within
the next four years, the issue of power will
become a thing of the past. Four years is
enough for anyone in power to make significant
improvement and if I can’t improve on power
within this period, it then means I cannot do
anything even if I am there for the next four
years.”-GEJ 2011

Tiimmy: You are absolutely correct!

First off, I never knew it was even possible to have a first degree in Project Management. That been said, I guess you should be looking at three major key areas that are also "BIG" in the oil and gas industry (although they didnt make Xfire's list ).

1. Project Department
2. Planning Department
3. Cost Controls Dept.

Lemme break it down alittle.. Most Oil and Gas companies, prefer to have Engineering graduates occupy their project departments, and the hierarchy in this department doesnt really favor graduates with non-engineering background. Most project Managers start off as "Project Engineers" or discipline engineers (Mechanical, Electrical, IC&A, subsea engineers etc) before making the climb-up to the "Manager" status.

In order words, your P.M.I, CAPM or P.M.P with zero experience and zero engineering acumen just wont cut it (for most oil and gas companies).

Cost controls department on the other hand is absolutely rare, as a matter of fact i've only heard of this position in SPDC and SNEPCO (dont know how true though), but ive seen for my self, these dept in some companies servicing SPDC. Its a very delicate department and (based on my little research) only people with extremely vast experience in Project management and Planning occupy these positions.

That leaves us with "Planning" department. In my opinion this is probably your best bet, to breaking into the oil & Gas industry (with respect to your 1st degree that is). Although (as expected most planners have engineering background), I know some "Planning Engineers" with zero engineering experience, making big bucks in the oil and gas industry.

I would advice you go learn the "PRIMAVERA" software (and may be MS-PROJECT) to boost your chances, as this is the number one software mostly used in these departments.

Except you want to venture into other areas like H.S.E, Safety etc, I believe to a very large extent that these areas i've highlighted, are probably the ones you should look to break into.

All the best sire....

aphyz2709: It was an email from Anthony Olaegbe. I looked him up on LinkedIn and facebook for confirmation. And he happened to be that slim bristow guy that was at the test venue.

cramjones: So far I have enjoyed the discuss on this forum. I don't expect everyone to agree with me, however, I expect decorum and respect. That said, I respect opposing views as well as views that support me. I will say it again, I am trying to create a movement of youths that would realize that this present government beyond 2015 will destroy Nigeria for good. We must vote the hawks out! In the coming weeks you may not hear from me, because I will be very engaged in some important personal and party activities both in Nigeria and outside Nigeria.

Remember, I have lots of deep stuff to share as we edge towards the elections....It's going to be tough, its going to be dirty, there would be more massive corruption revelations, uncovering of arms smugglers in the government, illicit relationships among ministers, Stella Oduah's story won't be over with a wave of the hand; Stick with me during this time and you will be much more informed and ready for the eventualities that will unfold in Nigeria. I am CramJones the strong insider in the APC!

Ikengawo: be honest with yourself. None of these men can win a single southern vote, where as Fashola can win northern votes because the WORLD likes the guy. Buhari lost the entire south last time and is the most popular of all of these men. Kwankwaso will in Jigawa, Sokoto and Kano, and Tambuwal's local government is unknown to even his fellow state's men (which ever state that is)


Southerners have tricked themselves into thinking they need the north more than that north needs them. Do you truly believe in your heart that Tambuwal is more popular in Nigeria than Fashola?


ACN presenting a northern candidate will only make their yoruba constituency completely apathetic. If APC is a north SW alliance, APC will only have the core north to lean on while SE SS and middle belt will vote, passionately, for PDP.
Plain bitter truth!!!
Nobody is Nigeria is more popular than Jonathan, but the closest in name in Fashola. If Fashola runs many in the middle belt and SS will ever consider voting for him. The deportation sage ruined his brand with the SE but he'll still win votes there. He will also win the anti GEJ northern places. Who the south knew about Kwankwaso before this past 30 days?

slydog: No, they've already organised test and interview for the ond & hnd peeps few weeks ago. I have a Bsc but I appled for the ond/hnd position and was not invited, so am sure that was where they got my mail/details from to invite me for the chams city test.

Hope this answers

slydog: Its one week today.
Expectation rising from the experience of the Hnd/Ond guys, Total don't waste time with their recruitment process.

MaforBea: But this is naija my broda dont u think its possible for someone not to write a test even interview and still get the job?? At least it has happened before


Sorry. Not feasible atall. Its as unfeasible as Nigeria winning the world cup.

Monsieur Pete: The confirmation mail stated that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted buh wat we shld b asking for is d phone nmba of HR so we cn be sure it wasnt an omission cos i also ws nt invited

naijaboylive: i saw my I.V in my spam folder, so i'll suggest u check ur spam 4 those of u dat applied yet ave nt gotten d mail. Check ur spam folder again

BIGER BOY: hmm! this thread hmm! this thread

it helped me a lot when trying to get into the oil and gas industry. gud luck guys. the secret is embelish your resume (not with lies) apply to as much as u can, and above all be patient coz the recruitment process can drag on for a long time

davide470: That mail was from Total Plc (downstream).. Well, heard the process might last up to a year, hence, the delay..
Cheers.

Infoay: Baba God please bless me with good job in the oil sector o....I wan share my testimony before this year end sharp sharp!

k.style:
I'll b joining u guyz dis year....just got an invite 4 d interview.....God willing, i'll succeed.