(DST) Operations 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: (DST) Operations Engineer

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

Description

• Participates in planning, equipment procurement, equipment preparation, service company coordination, optimizations, for Deepwater DST and surface well testing operations
• Prepare DST program that includes operation sequence, risk assessment, and contingency steps. Knowledgeable in deepwater DST troubleshooting and operations closeout routine.
• Provides technical support to the drilling superintendent and site personnel during DST well site operations. Ensures procedures are followed by well site supervisors. Where applicable ensure Management of Change (MOC) is prepared & risk assessed timely to continue operations.
• Organise and lead the complete well on paper (CWOP) and risk assessment sessions for DST operations.
• Performs visits to service companies to oversee equipment preparation and drive service quality.
• Perform rig site visit for equipment intake, rigup, and assist the site supervisors onsite as required; fill into the role of rigsite supervisor when there are gaps in site supervision
• Ensures lessons learnt and best practices are communicated to service company and other stakeholders.
• Follows well KPI and service quality database, and bench mark operations against planned
  performance.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of HND or BSc in Engineering domain with 10 years Deepwater DST experience
• Team spirit and good interpersonal skills. Good English oral, written presentation and communication skill
• Basic experience in Deepwater DST contracts management and DST project financing
• Subsea DST/landing string design and DST String Stress Analysis (using WellCAT or equivalent)
• Surface well test equipment design, sizing and optimization
• In-depth knowledge of DST/well equipment, surface well test equipment, subsea landing string,general drilling and completion techniques
•  Excellent analytical, reporting, communication, leadership, and negotiation skills
• Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills for process and technical issues
• Sound knowledge of the local regulations (and best practices) governing DST and surface well testing in Nigerian Deepwater Context
• Possess the following certifications:
• o BOSIET /THUET certificate and annual medical examination certificate.
• Category A, Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS)
• Shall possess a valid OSP (Offshore Safety Permit)
• IWCF Level 4 Combined Supervisor. Well Intervention Pressure Control Engineer Level 4 may be considered if the candidate shall pass IWCF Level-4 combined in less than 1 month after resumption

Application Closing Date
1st March, 2026.