Today, I'm really fulfilled working as a HSE professional in Port Harcourt. But it was never my desire or choice to be one. I had always wanted to be a Petroleum Engineer.

I applied for Petroleum Engineering in the Petroleum Training Institute, Delta state. I couldn't get my choice course because I didn't meet the required cutoff mark. I was sad and despondent. Seeking admission into any higher institution in Nigeria isn't easy.

The school suggested I study Industrial Safety and Environmental Engineering. I was determined to reapply the following year, but the thought of doing nothing for another year was even more depressing. After some consultations, I decide to give a try. I reluctantly accepted to study the available option.

My first semester wasn't easy. I didn't like the course. I was envious of the Petroleum Engineering students. I used to see myself in their attires. My first semester result was poor, at least, by my standards. I manged to get an uppercredit.

But as time wore on I began picking interest in the course. The prospect of being responsible for the health and safety of future fellow employees was a motivating thought. I finished my course of study with a good grade.

Today, with that certificate, I have worked as a HSE professional for over 5 years, and have achieved some appreciable level of success. The safety profession is now a very competitive profession, as thousands of graduates have trooped into the field, having abandoned their own careers. The field is still very green in Nigeria.

I'm happy that God has turned what was a sad beginning into a successful career. I give Him all the praise.

I'm a proud HSE professional today!

Morning Sir, am a young she professional, I will need your help concerning this career. Can we discuss better via mail?, I will so much appreciate it sir. Mine is olagbenroayodeji@yahoo.com
Will be expecting your mail sir.
Regards

Wandeayo:
Morning Sir, am a young she professional, I will need your help concerning this career. Can we discuss better via mail?, I will so much appreciate it sir. Mine is olagbenroayodeji@yahoo.com
Will be expecting your mail sir.
Regards

That will be nice. It's an exciting field.
Mine is mydesire20003@yahoo.com.

Congrats.. So, how long have you been in the profession?

A year and few months, she career is an interesting career, I ve done ispon ghse, level 3, OSHA, and nebosh igc, hoping to apply for iso courses soon

I'm actually interested in those courses as they fit into my career. Where did you enroll for yours? Nebosh igc is quite expensive tho.

I did the ispon she courses at ispon branch abeokuta, the nebosh at novelle centre ikeja lagos and the OSHA occupational health and safety courses was done online.

braine:
Congrats.. So, how long have you been in the profession?

More than 5 years.

braine:
I'm actually interested in those courses as they fit into my career. Where did you enroll for yours? Nebosh igc is quite expensive tho.

Yeah. It's quite expensive. I did mine in PH.

dein77:


That will be nice. It's an exciting field.
Mine is mydesire20003@yahoo.com.

Ve sent you mail sir

Wandeayo:
I did the ispon she courses at ispon branch abeokuta, the nebosh at novelle centre ikeja lagos and the OSHA occupational health and safety courses was done online.

That's very good. You're already in the field.

Wandeayo:


Ve sent you mail sir

Ok. Thanks.

dein77:




Yeah. It's quite expensive. I did mine in PH.

Nice. I completed my first degree in Environmental Botany and Palynology; would you recommend these courses and would it give the opportunity to fit into the oil and gas and other relevant industries?

Wandeayo:


Ve sent you mail sir

I think you two should communicate here as some of us may learn/benefit from it.

[quote author=braine post=27219360] Nice. I completed my first degree in Environmental Botany and Palynology; would you recommend these courses and would it give the opportunity to fit into the oil and gas and other relevant industries? [/quote


Of course. Very well.....

dein77:
Today, I'm really fulfilled working as a HSE professional in Port Harcourt. But it was never my desire or choice to be one. I had always wanted to be a Petroleum Engineer.

I applied for Petroleum Engineering in the Petroleum Training Institute, Delta state. I couldn't get my choice course because I didn't meet the required cutoff mark. I was sad and despondent. Seeking admission into any higher institution in Nigeria isn't easy.

The school suggested I study Industrial Safety and Environmental Engineering. I was determined to reapply the following year, but the thought of doing nothing for another year was even more depressing. After some consultations, I decide to give a try. I reluctantly accepted to study the available option.

My first semester wasn't easy. I didn't like the course. I was envious of the Petroleum Engineering students. I used to see myself in their attires. My first semester result was poor, at least, by my standards. I manged to get an uppercredit.

But as time wore on I began picking interest in the course. The prospect of being responsible for the health and safety of future fellow employees was a motivating thought. I finished my course of study with a good grade.

Today, with that certificate, I have worked as a HSE professional for over 5 years, and have achieved some appreciable level of success. The safety profession is now a very competitive profession, as thousands of graduates have trooped into the field, having abandoned their own careers. The field is still very green in Nigeria.

I'm happy that God has turned what was a sad beginning into a successful career. I give Him all the praise.

I'm a proud HSE professional today!

Indeed the field is still very green in Nigeria, but there are some challenges for people who just got certified. Most companies prefer to employ the services of experienced Safety professionals than those who are fresh in the field. Where can the 'green horns' work to get hands-on experience? How do one overcome this challenge? I find the safety field very interesting and really want to start working as a Safety professional. I have done GHSE and Level 3 courses with ISPON and I'm presently working as a QA/QC personnel in a FMCG company, but I want to go further than this. What courses can you recommend please?

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Knight86:


Indeed the field is still very green in Nigeria, but there are some challenges for people who just got certified. Most companies prefer to employ the services of experienced Safety professionals than those who are fresh in the field. Where can the 'green horns' work to get hands-on experience? How do one overcome this challenge? I find the safety field very interesting and really want to start working as a Safety professional. I have done GHSE and Level 3 courses with ISPON and I'm presently working as a QA/QC personnel in a FMCG company, but I want to go further than this. What courses can you recommend please?

I'm really sorry for the late reply. Have you considered any NEBOSH courses yet?