Performance Engineer at Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited

Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited (formerly Moody International Nigeria Limited) was established in 1996 as a partnership between Moody International Group and Nigerian investors. Since commencing operations in March 1997 the company continues to grow and exerts its presence in numerous Projects in the Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Performance Engineer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job type: Contracts
Job Nature: Standard
Category: Automobile / Automotive  

Description

• Ensure full alignment with Company Rules regarding Performance in Drilling & Wells activities.
• Lead internal & external performance reviews.
• Champion Continuous Improvement in Drilling & Wells operations within the affiliate.
• Guarantee the accomplishment of Well operations in compliance with codes of practice, safety and environmental protection, while optimizing costs and lead times.
• Contribute to the return on Exploration & Production investments, through a continuous process to improve the equipment/ resource usage, services and operational procedures.

Co-ordination:

• Is a key player in the Drilling Wells Improvement process (DWIP) and “Solutions for Performance” targeted at Drilling & Wells Operations.
• Contributes to the LEAN, Cost rationalization and continuous improvement culture within Methods and Performance Team.
• Ensure lessons learnt and best practices are captured and communicated within the Drilling & Wells Métier and to external stakeholders.
• Follows well KPI and CPI database, and benchmarks operations against "best composite" performance to ensure there is sufficient value extracted from operations.
• Actively Participates in monthly performance meetings
• Follows up and assists in closing out any highlighted improvement actions.

Organization:

• Participate in risk assessment related to Well operations. Identify and implement measures to ensure successful well delivery.
• Participate in operation debriefing with the rig and contractors to capture lessons learnt, areas of improvement and disseminate experience across the team.
• Participate in HSE audits, site committee meeting and incident investigations at the bases and on the rig. Promote HSE initiatives.

Technical:

• Has good knowledge of all Drilling & Wells functions i.e. Drilling, Completions, Intervention, Well Integrity and Fluids.
• Has good knowledge of Company referential, industry standards and best practices required to achieve well objectives in a safe and optimum manner
• Proposes new ideas and innovations to improve well performance, well operations performance, reduce risk and/or cost. Conduct studies to establish benchmarks and improve performance
• Participating in the Company’s sharing of professional experience through REX
• Track and Ensure follow-up of Operations & Cost Performance Indices (KPI’s , CPIs etc) for all assets within Drilling & Wells (Well Operations/ Interventions/ Support Services)
• Provide support for Engineering compliant with technical referential, at adequate quality to enhance Safety, Performance and Well Delivery
• Ensure that studies to improve performance are conducted and results implemented.
• Assist with the optimization of activities of service providers and assess their performance when required
• Assist with the planning and mobilization of resources (personnel, equipment, contracts) for the execution of approved well operations in a timely and safe manner.
• Maintain good interface with other entities internal and external for the optimization of well operations
• Assist with the preparation and conduct invitations to tender for service and equipment contracts for Drilling & Wells teams when required.
• Demonstrates personal commitment to Company and statutory HSE policies, standards and codes of conduct and drives / ensures compliance of same within the team and contractors
• Actively participates and ensures team participation in Company safety awareness/initiative schemes and audits to ensure the contractors are compliant.

Job Requirements

• Degree in the Sciences or Engineering with 3-5 years relevant technical experience with Well engineering roles
• Good knowledge of Data Analysis Tools & Methods, Communication (oral & written) and Presentation skills.
• Good knowledge drilling engineering/ operations, completion engineering, well interventions and well integrity.
• Good knowledge of material and equipment, QA/QC and Inspection procedure, stock management
• Good knowledge of the Company rules, Guides and Manuals, General Specifications and the CMS related to Drilling and Wells, Safety, QA/QC and associated métiers
• Good knowledge of Contracts and Procurement, Finance and Cost control
• Good knowledge of Relevant Regulatory Authorities and Agencies in the Oil and Gas space in Nigeria and Internationally.

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2026