Planning Engineer at Amaiden Energy Nigeria

This service is created to contribute to the affiliates’ production and financial objectives by:

• Managing and performing detailed planning using Planning & Digital tools (Primavera©, MS project©, Microsoft office Suite© etc) for Drilling & Wells operations.
• Consolidate the planning data from other métiers and teams (internal and external) to the Drilling and Wells team with a view to optimizing available resources to achieve well operations objectives.
• Supporting the team in preparation of operational and financial analysis, management reports for budgeting & forecasting, developing strategies and monitoring performance.
• Supporting the Engineering team to deliver projects on schedule

Highlight critical activities and other constraints to Drilling & Wells team (Internal & external) and Management.

• Analyze technical documents and other documentation to develop a project Schedule adapted to optimising Drilling & Well operations.
• key player in developing, maintaining, and managing the planning schedules from conceptual to completion for Drilling & Well operations.
• Prepares and reviews KPIs and Performance Indices for Drilling & Well Activities, Inspection, QAQC and Material Management (Handling, Storage Optimization).
• Assist the operations teams and to prepare in close collaboration with other entities (GSR, C&P, ECP, Planning, Project team, Finance etc.) medium to long term drilling plans to achieve safe and cost-effective operations.
• Coordinate with the Engineering / Operations/Project team(s) to ensure that work schedules are followed up, met and capture feedback to improve the planning and scheduling process
• Liaise with Superintendent & various sites on resources (accommodation, transportation etc) needs/availability, for issuing out the periodic look ahead validation plan (5 Week Lookahead, 4 months Look ahead etc)
• Assist in supervising schedule development, monitoring, progress status and reporting
• Supports the Manager, Methods and Performance in ensuring the optimal support to Drilling & Well Operations (Rig-based, SEWOP, Barge and Rigless operations).
• Contribute to lessons learnt in relation to schedule preparation.

Co-ordination

• Spearheads the preparation, planning, optimization, and follow-up of Plans and Schedules for Drilling and Wells operations
• Works with other engineers and supervisors, shares experience and best practices, initiates and reviews documents and provides constructive feedback.
• Is a key player in the Digital transformation roadmap for the Drilling and Wells métier in the affiliate.
• Contributes to the LEAN, Cost rationalization and continuous improvement culture within Methods and Performance Team.

Organization

• Liaises with Drilling & Wells teams, GSR, Well Performance, Techlog, relevant entities and Contractors to ensure various plans and resources are captured and integrated into the Drilling & Wells Planning / Schedules to ensure that tasks are delivered on time and as planned
• Ability to work on his/her own initiative with minimum supervision, working to meet deadlines , high degree of organizational ability and an effective communicator with contacts at all levels.

Technical

• Good knowledge of Data Analysis Tools & Methods, Communication (oral & written) and Presentation skills.
• Experience with Planning and Project Management software and similar digital tools: Primavera©(version 3 or higher), MS project©, Microsoft office Suite© etc
• 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 benchmark and improve performance.
• Participating in the Company sharing of professional experience through REX

Job Requirement

• A degree in the sciences or Engineering
• Minimum of 3-5 years relevant technical experience with Well engineering roles
• Prior Project Planning / Scheduling / Interface management experience (desirable)
• Good knowledge of Data Analysis Tools & Methods, Communication (oral & written) and Presentation skills.
• Experience with Planning and Project Management software and similar digital tools: Primavera©(version 3 or higher), MS project©, Microsoft office Suite© etc
• Good knowledge drilling engineering/ operations, completion engineering, well interventions and well integrity.
• 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
• Well-developed written/verbal communication skills with ability to interface effectively with different team members (internal and external to the Drilling & Wells Métier) at all levels and across multiple functions
• Strong work ethic and commitment
• Good knowledge of Relevant Regulatory Authorities and Agencies in the Oil and Gas space in Nigeria and Internationally.