Topic: Chevron Nigeria Ltd: Grads & Experienced

@ Triple C, i sent u a PM pls advise me oh.....

Originally Posted by dynamo1

@Edgar, what you've said has a lot of truth in it, but some are not absolutely correct. As at last year's recruitment for the same position, I know of 3 people who not only have non-petroleum engineering 1st degree but also have no 2nd degree. As I already mentioned earlier in this thread, the test covers a wide range of subject matter (pet eng, chem/process eng, mech eng, and basic physics). This (IMHO) was the reason why a lot of pet eng graduates (even postgraduates) did not pass. So if you do not have a pet eng degree, you are not totally disadvantaged. All you need to do to increase your chance is work on the areas @Edgar has mentioned.

The denominator here is GOOD PREPARATION. Last year there were two categories: Petroleum and Petroleum (Drilling), I meant just petroleum

Originally Posted by EdgarG

Petroleum Engr and Earth Scientist, As you guys have one week to your test. I wish you the best.

For Petroleum Engr position: I hope you guys are preparing hard, especially the non-petroleum engineers. I have a truth to help you prepare even harder, in the last year PE recruitment, I don't think any non-petroleum engineer made it past the skills test. Please, get a basic petroleum engr'g book, study it well and understand the application of basic formulas (the formulars will be given to you). It's not for you to read the books line by line, just pick basic things like the oil and gas in place (the 7758Ah thing, 43560Ah thing, Boi), know the API gravity (131.5 thing), understand fully the Material balance application (I can bet my certificate on that one coming out for you), how to eliminate some terms from the long complete formular, voidage replacement by ware injection, gas injection, production data, gas-oil-ratio (GOR), solution gas forming gas cap, etc. In drilling engr'g, understand pressure gradients, hydrostatic head, mud weight (the 0.052 thing), perhaps the equivalent circulation density. Porosity, permeability, fluid saturation, viscosity, formation volume factor, bubble point pressure, compressibility, gas deviation factor (Z), etc should be like food for you before that day. MAINLY CALCULATIONS O!

In addition, there should be questions in maths, process, mechanics, engines, and other typical engineering questions. Plus (perhaps) two bonus questions, but most guys don't even have time to get to those bonus shaa. All the best, and pls don't go there with the idea that "they should know you didn't study petroleum", na o.y.o be dat.

Thanks dear for d info. But i will like u to also give me a detailed info concerning d skill test for Process Engineer (graduate trainee) i.e if u know shaa. I applied for it and am expectant. thanks and God bless u.......

This has been an interesting read. First things first, congrats to all who made it to the skills test. To those who didn't make it, don't be discouraged, keep preparing and your time to shine will surely come. Passing dragnet has a lot to do with preparation and experience. If you were not contacted, it doesn't mean you are not good, it just means you are competing with the best brains in Nigeria and you've got to step up your game. To clear the air, most times oil companies (Mobil, chevron, total, shell, etc) don't compromise on the quality of people they employ. They compete against each other and therefore want to have the best brains working for them. I have my sources, so please believe me. Anyone telling you it's "man no man" is telling you lies from the pit of hell and is trying to rob you of your destiny.

For the ones writing the skills test, follow to the letter all the instruction guys like EdgarG and triple C have laid down. It's beyond your preparations after you pass the skills test. Just pray harder from now on.

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Peace.

Originally Posted by piitaub

for those invited for the skill test, congrats and if u need reading materials to prepare, i could send you the material i have for the Mobil skill test.....i am sure they could be similar..............jst drop ur mail adds (personal msg).......wud get back to u asap

plz send (Electrical/Electronics) to [email protected]

Thanks and God Bless You!

Hi has any who applied for Facilities Engineer been called for the skilled test? all those asking for skill test materials please reply if you are one.
Thanks

Hello house. i will appreciate any guide material for the Facilities Eng(Elect/Elect) to prepare for the skill test.

Regards

Hello Guys,

I do know that the facilities engineer job said 0-5 years experience but so far the invites hear seems to be only for the graduate opportunity. Can someone please tell me If chevron has called for the experienced category of the facilities engineer position?

It is NOT TRUE that no non-petroleum engineering graduate in the 2011 recruitment process made it beyond skills test. I know 4 candidates that made it. But you are right in saying you have to have basic reservoir engineering knowledge. Also, you need to know a bit of mechnanics, centre of mass/gravity calculations, friction calculations, rate of change, etc

Chunaf, i sent u a PM, kindly reply as soon as possible pls

Originally Posted by bizelli

Hello Guys,

I do know that the facilities engineer job said 0-5 years experience but so far the invites hear seems to be only for the graduate opportunity. Can someone please tell me If chevron has called for the experienced category of the facilities engineer position?

Please can someone out there reply me. Thanks.