ABNL Limited is recruiting a Capability Engineer II for a contract position at JVO Offshore, Akwa Ibom State. The successful candidate will support workforce competency development, technical training, digital tool adoption, and operational readiness to improve production efficiency, asset reliability, and overall operational performance.
Job Summary
The Capability Engineer II will execute capability development programmes, support competency assessments, and facilitate knowledge transfer across assets to ensure personnel have the skills, tools, and processes required for effective operations.
The role involves integrating training, digital tools, and operational practices to support real-time production optimisation, reliability engineering, and asset integrity management. The successful candidate will translate capability initiatives into practical improvements in workforce effectiveness, production performance, and reduced production deferment.
The position will contribute to improved technical competency, better adoption of digital and operational tools, faster problem-solving, and increased production efficiency.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of capability development frameworks across Production Assurance, Reliability, Asset Integrity, and Operations.
- Assist in developing and maintaining competency matrices, skills assessments, and training plans for technical personnel.
- Coordinate and deliver technical training programmes, including classroom sessions, on-the-job training, and simulation-based training using tools such as Operational Training Simulators (OTS).
- Identify workforce capability gaps and implement targeted interventions to address them.
- Facilitate knowledge management and document best practices, lessons learned, and operational procedures.
- Support the deployment and adoption of digital tools, including simulators, analytics platforms, and production optimisation tools.
- Provide capability support during commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities.
- Assist with onboarding and competency development programmes for new engineers and operations personnel.
- Track and report capability key performance indicators (KPIs), including training completion, competency progression, and skills gap closure.
- Collaborate with Reliability, Asset Integrity, and Production Optimisation teams to align capability initiatives with operational requirements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing workforce effectiveness and operational performance.
- Prepare training materials, procedures, and technical documentation.
- Participate in audits, reviews, and assessments relating to capability development and training programmes.
- Liaise with external training providers and vendors to support workforce development.
- Support the effective utilisation of digital production optimisation and simulation tools across operations teams.
Job Context and Main Activities
The Capability Engineer II will work within the Operations Readiness, Production Assurance, and Capability framework, supporting workforce development initiatives across assets.
Key activities include:
- Executing capability development programmes.
- Supporting real-time operational learning and continuous improvement.
- Facilitating technical training and competency development.
- Promoting the adoption and integration of digital tools.
- Supporting commissioning and operational readiness activities.
- Translating capability strategies into practical actions that improve production performance.
Qualifications and Requirements
Interested candidates should possess the following:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
- Five to ten years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
- Exposure to production operations, reliability engineering, asset integrity, training, or capability development.
- Knowledge of production systems and basic reliability principles.
- Familiarity with digital tools, simulators, and training and competency frameworks.
- Strong communication and facilitation skills.
- Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
Job Details
- Company: ABNL Limited
- Position: Capability Engineer II
- Location: JVO Offshore, Akwa Ibom State
- Employment Type: Contract
- Industry: Oil and Gas
- Application Closing Date: 30th October, 2026
Application Closing Date
30th October, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV in MS Word format to [email protected], using Capability Engineer II as the subject of the email.