PLANNING ENGINEER AT AMAIDEN ENERGY NIGERIA LIMITED | ENGINEERING JOBS IN RIVERS

About Company:

Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited (formerly Moody International Nigeria Limited) was established in 1996 as a strategic partnership between the Moody International Group and Nigerian investors. Since commencing operations in March 1997, the company has experienced consistent growth and has built a strong reputation within the Nigerian oil and gas industry.

Job Description:

This role supports the achievement of affiliate production and financial objectives by providing robust planning, scheduling, and performance management support for Drilling & Wells operations.
The position plays a critical role in integrating engineering, operations, finance, and project teams to deliver safe, cost-effective, and timely well operations using advanced planning and digital tools.

Key Responsibilities
Planning, Scheduling & Performance Support:

• Develop and manage detailed drilling and well operation plans using Primavera P6, MS Project, and Microsoft Office tools

• Consolidate planning inputs from multiple disciplines and external stakeholders to optimise resource utilisation and operational efficiency

• Actively contribute to conceptual, detailed, and execution-phase schedules for Drilling & Wells activities

• Analyse technical documentation to develop optimised drilling and well operation schedules

• Identify and communicate critical activities, risks, and constraints to Drilling & Wells teams and management

• Support the preparation of operational and financial analyses, budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring

• Prepare and review KPIs and Performance Indices related to Drilling & Wells activities, QA/QC, inspections, and material management

Operational & Cross-Functional Coordination:

• Support operations teams in developing medium- to long-term drilling plans in collaboration with Engineering, GSR, C&P, ECP, Finance, Planning, and Project teams

• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, and Project teams to ensure schedule compliance, progress tracking, and continuous improvement

• Liaise with superintendents and operational sites on logistics, accommodation, and transportation planning

• Prepare and validate look-ahead plans (5-week, 4-month, and longer-term schedules)

• Assist in supervising schedule development, progress monitoring, reporting, and feedback integration

• Provide planning support for rig-based, barge, SEWOP, and rigless operations

Continuous Improvement & Digital Transformation:

• Lead the preparation, optimisation, follow-up, and continuous improvement of drilling and well schedules

• Contribute to LEAN initiatives, cost rationalisation, and performance optimisation within the Methods & Performance team

• Act as a key contributor to the digital transformation roadmap for the Drilling & Wells métier

• Capture and document lessons learned related to planning and scheduling

• Participate in the company’s REX (Return of Experience) knowledge-sharing initiatives

Technical & Professional Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of data analysis tools and methodologies

• Proficiency in planning and project management software, including Primavera P6 (v3 or higher), MS Project, and Microsoft Office Suite

• Good technical understanding of Drilling, Completions, Well Interventions, Well Integrity, and Fluids

• Solid knowledge of company technical referentials, industry standards, and best practices for safe and optimal well delivery

• Ability to propose innovative solutions to improve well performance, reduce operational risk, and optimise costs

• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced operational environment.

Requirements:

• Prior experience in project planning, scheduling, and interface management within oil and gas operations (desirable)

• Strong knowledge of data analysis tools and methodologies, with excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills

• Proven experience using planning and project management software, including Primavera P6 (v3 or higher), MS Project, and Microsoft Office Suite

• Solid technical understanding of drilling engineering and operations, completion engineering, well interventions, and well integrity management

• Good knowledge of company rules, technical guides, manuals, general specifications, and CMS requirements related to Drilling & Wells, HSE, QA/QC, and associated disciplines

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with internal and external teams across multiple functions and seniority levels

• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, professionalism, and commitment to operational excellence

• Good understanding of regulatory authorities and compliance requirements within the Nigerian oil and gas sector, with awareness of international oil and gas regulations and standards

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Applied Sciences with 3–5 years of relevant technical experience in Well Engineering, Drilling & Wells operations, or related roles

Salary

Application Closing Date: 24th January, 2026

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