Onshore Drone Analyst Lead at Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited.

Job overview

This role is responsible for managing and coordinating onshore drone operations to support inspection, monitoring, and data acquisition activities. The position requires supervising field teams, ensuring flight safety compliance, and maintaining high standards of operational performance across drone missions.

The successful candidate will oversee drone flight scheduling, equipment checks, inspection data quality, and safety protocols while supporting operational requirements across project sites.

Job title: Onshore drone operations supervisor

Location: Lagos / Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Category: Automobile / Automotive
Job type: Contract
Job nature: Offshore rotation
Application deadline: April 8, 2026

About Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited

Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited (formerly Moody International Nigeria Limited) was established in 1996 through a partnership between Moody International Group and Nigerian investors. Since beginning operations in March 1997, the company has expanded its presence across numerous projects in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, offering services including manpower outsourcing, stevedoring, technical inspection, QA/QC, expediting and reporting, consultancy, training, procurement, construction, and project management. In September 2014, it became a fully Nigerian-owned company and adopted the name Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited.

Key responsibilities

• Manage all onshore drone activities including security operations, AUSEA surveys, and inspection missions.

• Coordinate daily flight schedules while adjusting operations based on operational priorities.

• Conduct pre-flight and post-flight equipment inspections for all drone platforms.

• Supervise and guide the onshore team of Drone Analysts.

• Enforce go/no-go operational criteria, including weather conditions, H2S levels, and access restrictions.

• Lead daily toolbox meetings and safety briefings for field personnel.

• Report near-misses and safety observations through the client’s reporting system.

• Oversee data acquisition quality for RGB, IR, LiDAR, and AUSEA survey operations.

• Coordinate with the Affiliate Lead regarding scheduling and resource requirements.

Required reports and documentation

• Daily Site Progress Report

• Mission Flight Plan and Risk Assessment

• AUSEA Mission Report (HQ format)

• Drone Flight Route Report with raw datasets

• Processed GIS and inspection reports derived from LiDAR, AUSEA, RGB, and IR data

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of UAV field operations experience.

• At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory role.

• Hands-on experience operating inspection drones in confined spaces and outdoor environments.

• Working knowledge of AUSEA methane survey protocols.

• Experience working in OML, flow station, or CPF field operations is preferred.

• HND or B.Sc. degree in Engineering.

Certifications

Mandatory certifications

• Drone Pilot License (CAA)

• AUSEA Certification

• Confined Space Entry Training

• H2S Certification

• Medical Fitness Certificate

Additional certifications

• GIS / Geomatics Certification

• LiDAR / Photogrammetry Certification

• Inspection Drone Operation Training

• OEM-specific technical training (where applicable)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply using the link below