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Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by xfire: 10:47am On Nov 15, 2014
Lepetitechic:



Thanks for the post sir. I have a question though is an industrial physicist taken as a geophysicist in the O&G Industry?
No. Industrial physics and geophysics are 2 different disciplines.
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Jamzig1(m): 12:00pm On Nov 15, 2014
xfire:

No. Industrial physics and geophysics are 2 different disciplines.
But there is a course(solid earth physics/geophysics) offered in 300level physics, is it possible with that?
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Icon4s(m): 1:18pm On Nov 15, 2014
Lepetitechic:



Thanks for the post sir. I have a question though is an industrial physicist taken as a geophysicist in the O&G Industry?

No. Industrial physics and Geophysics and 2 different disciplines. In fact Geophysics is more specialised in the area of Exploration for minerals, Oil and gas, Ground water etc which Industrial Physics does nt cover in depth.
However an industrial Physics graduate can be employed in d Oil and Gas sector especially by servicing firms in areas like Measurements/Logging While Drilling (MWD/LWD), Wireline and Slickline operations and even in HSE as a Radiation Control/Management personnel.

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Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Icon4s(m): 1:21pm On Nov 15, 2014
Jamzig1:
But there is a course(solid earth physics/geophysics) offered in 300level physics, is it possible with that?
Studying just 1 Geophysics course at 300 level does nt make u a Geophysics Graduate.

However, u can go for Geophysics at M.SC level Since u are so much interested in Geophysics.
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Lepetitechic(f): 4:16pm On Nov 15, 2014
Icon4s:


No. Industrial physics and Geophysics and 2 different disciplines. In fact Geophysics is more specialised in the area of Exploration for minerals, Oil and gas, Ground water etc which Industrial Physics does nt cover in depth.
However an industrial Physics graduate can be employed in d Oil and Gas sector especially by servicing firms in areas like Measurements/Logging While Drilling (MWD/LWD), Wireline and Slickline operations and even in HSE as a Radiation Control/Management personnel.

Thank you. I say this because i am in my final year at uniben studying industrial physics and we have just two courses in geophysics no separate geophysics discipline unless in MSc i hope to work in the o&g sector someday. I even went for the HSE and did some computer courses from what I've researched so far i was thinking of doing sth in drilling next year but its better to be informed that's why i asked. Do you have any suggestions for me? Thanks again.
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Icon4s(m): 9:35pm On Nov 16, 2014
Lepetitechic:


Thank you. I say this because i am in my final year at uniben studying industrial physics and we have just two courses in geophysics no separate geophysics discipline unless in MSc i hope to work in the o&g sector someday. I even went for the HSE and did some computer courses from what I've researched so far i was thinking of doing sth in drilling next year but its better to be informed that's why i asked. Do you have any suggestions for me? Thanks again.
U dnt need all those certifications yet. All you need do is concentrate on ur final year school work and ensure u graduate with a minimum of 2:1.
Btw I reside in Benin too.

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Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Lepetitechic(f): 6:07am On Nov 17, 2014
Icon4s:

U dnt need all those certifications yet. All you need do is concentrate on ur final year school work and ensure u graduate with a minimum of 2:1.
Btw I reside in Benin too.

Okay thank you. Yay! Benin lol
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by kelechi50: 11:01am On Nov 17, 2014
Pls bros XFIRE I studied criminology and security studies with 6 months work experience not with oil n gas company or related.please worth are the best course to certified with to make me relevant to work with oil n gas.I mean the very best or if there is any job u guys can link me with I will be grateful @ xfire and co pls help me; my email Thankgodm4realigboji@yahoo.com
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Icon4s(m): 12:42pm On Nov 17, 2014
kelechi50:
Pls bros XFIRE I studied criminology and security studies with 6 months work experience not with oil n gas company or related.please worth are the best course to certified with to make me relevant to work with oil n gas.I mean the very best or if there is any job u guys can link me with I will be grateful @ xfire and co pls help me; my email Thankgodm4realigboji@yahoo.com
My brother, in Nigeria of today u dnt put all ur eggs in one basket. With ur degree in Criminology and security studies u can work any where as long as u have a good grade. However, I think I have seen some oil companies looking for Firensic experts. I guess ur course is related to Firensic studies right?

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Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by suleiman419(m): 2:49pm On Nov 17, 2014
temi4fash:
oh I c... Can I PM u
Icon4s:

U dnt need all those certifications yet. All you need do is concentrate on ur final year school work and ensure u graduate with a minimum of 2:1.
Btw I reside in Benin too.
U mean say agricultural engineer no get space there abi
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by xfire: 7:14pm On Nov 17, 2014
kelechi50:
Pls bros XFIRE I studied criminology and security studies with 6 months work experience not with oil n gas company or related.please worth are the best course to certified with to make me relevant to work with oil n gas.I mean the very best or if there is any job u guys can link me with I will be grateful @ xfire and co pls help me; my email Thankgodm4realigboji@yahoo.com
Great contribution icon4s
Most oil companies recruit experienced security coordinators / advisors/ experts with the exception of Shell which recently started recruiting trainee security advisors.
I will advise you to focus on gaining experience. It doesn't matter where. Experience in security field is more valuable than certification. They may be some certifications in the field but I'm not aware of any. I will try and find out.
But gaining experience in various aspects of security coordination - security management of personnel, logistics, transport, facilities, inventory stock etc should be your top priority.
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by kelechi50: 12:08pm On Nov 18, 2014
xfire:

Great contribution icon4s
Most oil companies recruit experienced security coordinators / advisors/ experts with the exception of Shell which recently started recruiting trainee security advisors.
I will advise you to focus on gaining experience. It doesn't matter where. Experience in security field is more valuable than certification. They may be some certifications in the field but I'm not aware of any. I will try and find out.
But gaining experience in various aspects of security coordination - security management of personnel, logistics, transport, facilities, inventory stock etc should be your top priority.
. Bros I'm grateful for your advise,but can you help me with the shell trainee security advisor you mentioned or something related I will be happy to start some where. God bless you
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by kelechi50: 12:28pm On Nov 18, 2014
Icon4s:

My brother, in Nigeria of today u dnt put all ur eggs in one basket. With ur degree in Criminology and security studies u can work any where as long as u have a good grade. However, I think I have seen some oil companies looking for Firensic experts. I guess ur course is related to Firensic studies right?
. Yes forensic experts but only in your masters that one majors in it ,pls I just want to start something link me If your in a position to do something in Nigeria to day its who you know .thanks I graduated with 2.2
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by CenzoCee(m): 10:24am On Nov 19, 2014
Please house i need information/assistance on how to go about petrel training with Schlumberger. I have searched online for the next training date n venue but can't seem to find any. Please fire, imag n the likes, your help is needed here . Thanks
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by kelechi50: 4:34pm On Nov 19, 2014
Pls @xfire and co my email Thankgod4realigboji@yahoo.com
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by CenzoCee(m): 11:01am On Nov 20, 2014
xfire:

There are simply too many safety professionals itching to join the oil industry. When supply is higher than number required, then you really do not have much demand. Many see safety as one of the easiest way to break into the industry, thus there is abundance of professionals with valid safety certifications. Besides, any experienced oil and gas worker can easily move to safety.

Petroleum economist is not a highly demanded role to the best of my knowledge. I wouldn't advise anyone to go for it cos it doesn't offer any specialized and unique skill. With sufficient experience, a petroleum engineer can easily be a petroleum economist.

Accountants are in hot demand all over the world, particularly tax professionals.


Please i need your assistance / information on how to go about petrel training with Schlumberger. I have searched online for the next training date n venue but can't seem to find any.. Thanks
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by WizSammy1: 9:50pm On Nov 24, 2014
I am Fresh Student of GEOLOGY in UNILAG . pls i want to know what my opportunities are as soon as i Graduate.
And also i want to know the[b] Fundamentals (Credentials)[/b] in need to boost my chances of Getting a very Good Job in the Oil Sector. undecided
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Baddo101(m): 11:47pm On Nov 26, 2014
xfire:

No. Industrial physics and geophysics are 2 different disciplines.
Wow. i must say u are doing a lovely thing here. but pls i am an HND graduate environmental technology (Strong lower credit) with d mandatory safety certifications(level 3 and general hse) from ISPON but i av not been able to secure even a voluntary job just to acquire experience in any of those coy. even d so called environmental consultancy coy had on several occasions turned me down. on one occasion i can remember one even telling me i was a fool just because i submitted a c.v in her firm.D stories im being tld is that i should chill.i dont know if im getting it wrong wth d certifications i have. anybody in d house to advice me pls?
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Nobody: 6:25am On Nov 27, 2014
Baddo101:

Wow. i must say u are doing a lovely thing here. but pls i am an HND graduate environmental technology (Strong lower credit) with d mandatory safety certifications(level 3 and general hse) from ISPON but i av not been able to secure even a voluntary job just to acquire experience in any of those coy. even d so called environmental consultancy coy had on several occasions turned me down. on one occasion i can remember one even telling me i was a fool just because i submitted a c.v in her firm.D stories im being tld is that i should chill.i dont know if im getting it wrong wth d certifications i have. anybody in d house to advice me pls?
shocked shocked shocked shocked shocked shocked shocked shocked shocked
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by TheCode(m): 11:13pm On Dec 05, 2014
Baddo101:

Wow. i must say u are doing a lovely thing here. but pls i am an HND graduate environmental technology (Strong lower credit) with d mandatory safety certifications(level 3 and general hse) from ISPON but i av not been able to secure even a voluntary job just to acquire experience in any of those coy. even d so called environmental consultancy coy had on several occasions turned me down. on one occasion i can remember one even telling me i was a fool just because i submitted a c.v in her firm.D stories im being tld is that i should chill.i dont know if im getting it wrong wth d certifications i have. anybody in d house to advice me pls?

Eerrr... but bros, why did the person call you a fool? Thats kinda extreme. Did you try to find out? Was it because of your CV, maybe it wasn't presentable? Something about your approach? Or just because you submitted your CV in their firm, as ridiculous as it sounds? Why? A problem known is half-solved. You need to open up (more).
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Baddo101(m): 12:35pm On Dec 07, 2014
TheCode:


Eerrr... but bros, why did the person call you a fool? Thats kinda extreme. Did you try to find out? Was it because of your CV, maybe it wasn't presentable? Something about your approach? Or just because you submitted your CV in their firm, as ridiculous as it sounds? Why? A problem known is half-solved. You need to open up (more).
Thanks.
I dont think d c.v has a problem because i had use the c.v in applying for an env engr job but i dint get it because as @ den i was not through wth NYSC.
However d Woman has been a saucy person but i neva knew infact she exhibited it to one of her I.T. department staff right in my presence. i neva knew she will bounce on me also. i was even begging her for a voluntary job of which she denied me bcis she said dey are being paid for d work dey do for dia clients. even internship she denied me also. perharps she took d advantage of me being a fresh graduate and thout i was without value. But we go Jam one day probably @ d top.

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Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by KappaJ1: 12:25am On Dec 08, 2014
autofreak2020:

I do not want quack, impromptu or seminar like training like the one advertised by mound inspections.

@autofreak2020, have you ever attended a Mound Inspections training session? Pls ask people who have passed through our training.

Mound Inspections is not just a training company, the training is just one of the ways we get the right manpower we need to deliver quality NDT inspection services to our clients which include top multinational oil companies in Nigeria. So there is no way we can give a training that is not rich in practical experience.

Your post smacks of a deliberate de-marketing attempt and I would advice you to desist from such. If u have in mind to project another company, there are better ways of doing that.
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by KappaJ1: 12:27am On Dec 08, 2014
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Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by johnne2k14: 2:15am On Dec 17, 2014
Pls sir i want to register for a professional training on sea engineer but my problem is where to register , i will prefer the middle east country. pls advice me . Sir can we communicate more via email : johnne2k14 at gmail dot com
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Icon4s(m): 9:29am On Dec 17, 2014
Baddo101:

Thanks.
I dont think d c.v has a problem because i had use the c.v in applying for an env engr job but i dint get it because as @ den i was not through wth NYSC.
However d Woman has been a saucy person but i neva knew infact she exhibited it to one of her I.T. department staff right in my presence. i neva knew she will bounce on me also. i was even begging her for a voluntary job of which she denied me bcis she said dey are being paid for d work dey do for dia clients. even internship she denied me also. perharps she took d advantage of me being a fresh graduate and thout i was without value. But we go Jam one day probably @ d top.

1. Did d company advertise any vacancies before u took ur CV there? Companies only recruit when dey see a need for it.Even u having a 1st class cannot make a company employ u even when dey dnt have d need for u.
2. Mayb they needed an experienced hand. And she probably told u so bt yet u continued to insist on dey hiring u.
3. (Which must b the most likely). So u attended a Polytechnic for 5yrs only to come out with A Lower credit? U must b what dat woman says u are. lipsrsealed
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Baddo101(m): 2:11pm On Dec 17, 2014
Icon4s:


1. Did d company advertise any vacancies before u took ur CV there? Companies only recruit when dey see a need for it.Even u having a 1st class cannot make a company employ u even when dey dnt have d need for u.
2. Mayb they needed an experienced hand. And she probably told u so bt yet u continued to insist on dey hiring u.
3. (Which must b the most likely). So u attended a Polythenique for 5yrs only to come out with A Lower credit? U must b what dat woman says u are. lipsrsealed
i think if u read wat i posted "strong lower" u shud b sensible enuf to know something wud a gone wrong for someone on upper credit to fall on strong lower bsides she neva even asked for d grade neither wad she ready to rrad through d c.v. dats by d way.
I only submitted d c.v @ her office and cald to confirm if d c.v had gotten to her table and she tld me to start coming not knowing she hadnt scaned through d c.v self.
its true she said she needed an experienced person @ dat time however i neva pleaded for her to collect me by force i only needed a voluntary job or internship.
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Nobody: 2:19pm On Dec 17, 2014
So remote sensing & GIS is nt in demand in oil & gas sector?....plz wat'z thr role?
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by dammie4j(m): 3:02pm On Dec 17, 2014
Icon4s:


1. Did d company advertise any vacancies before u took ur CV there? Companies only recruit when dey see a need for it.Even u having a 1st class cannot make a company employ u even when dey dnt have d need for u.
2. Mayb they needed an experienced hand. And she probably told u so bt yet u continued to insist on dey hiring u.
3. (Which must b the most likely). So u attended a Polythenique for 5yrs only to come out with A Lower credit? U must b what dat woman says u are. lipsrsealed

Excuse me, your statement is extremely rude. You don't have to further make such derogatory statement in mockery of the innocent job seeker.
Please, if you cannot offer any form of moral assistance, better don't add to his present challenge...

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Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Socratez20(m): 11:36am On Dec 18, 2014
Wow! this thread has been so enlightening thus far, I've been following from the first page till now, God bless all the contributors and increase your boundaries. Amen
Meanwhile I'm a 400 level student of mechanical Engineering with a good grade, though not first class. Having gone through this thread I'm kind of in a fix, based on my current age I would have been through with school, served n have my Masters degree at 25, but considering the requirements of Graduate trainee programs I think I may not really fit in again at that time as the highest age I saw for the last one was 24, please sirs what should I do, advice needed thanks.
Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by xfire: 11:48am On Dec 18, 2014
Socratez20:
Wow! this thread has been so enlightening thus far, I've been following from the first page till now, God bless all the contributors and increase your boundaries. Amen
Meanwhile I'm a 400 level student of mechanical Engineering with a good grade, though not first class. Having gone through this thread I'm kind of in a fix, based on my current age I would have been through with school, served n have my Masters degree at 25, but considering the requirements of Graduate trainee programs I think I may not really fit in again at that time as the highest age I saw for the last one was 24, please sirs what should I do, advice needed thanks.
Please go ahead with your plan. You will still get opportunities as a 25 years old masters degree holder in mechanical engineering.
The issue of age barrier is less prevalent with engineering jobs. However, you can consider working and gaining valuable experience first after your BSc program before proceeding with your MSc study.

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Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by xfire: 11:50am On Dec 18, 2014
johnne2k14:
Pls sir i want to register for a professional training on sea engineer but my problem is where to register , i will prefer the middle east country. pls advice me . Sir can we communicate more via email : johnne2k14 at gmail dot com
What do you mean by sea engineering? marine or subsea engineering?

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Re: Top 10 Most Demanded Jobs In The Oil And Gas Industry by Nobody: 1:54pm On Dec 18, 2014
Icon4s:


1. Did d company advertise any vacancies before u took ur CV there? Companies only recruit when dey see a need for it.Even u having a 1st class cannot make a company employ u even when dey dnt have d need for u.
2. Mayb they needed an experienced hand. And she probably told u so bt yet u continued to insist on dey hiring u.
3. (Which must b the most likely). So u attended a Polytechnic for 5yrs only to come out with A Lower credit? U must b what dat woman says u are. lipsrsealed

shocked do people like you still exists?? Common..

Your reasoning scares me bruv....wow

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