Coil Tubing Drilling Engineer (CTD / UBD / MPD)

Performance Energy

Coil Tubing Drilling Engineer (CTD / UBD / MPD)

Vertical Gas Storage Wells | Land Operations | Middle East

Role Overview

Performance Energy is supporting a major Middle East land drilling campaign focused on underground gas storage wells utilising Coil Tubing Drilling (CTD) within UBD / MPD environments.

We are seeking experienced Wellsite / Field / Operations Drilling Engineers with strong CTD and well engineering fundamentals to support a long-term contract on a technically demanding project. This is a rig-based role operating in high-pressure, underbalanced conditions with close integration between drilling, geology, and production teams.

This opportunity suits engineers who are confident leading wellsite operations, interfacing with service crews, and managing real-time well performance in complex gas storage applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Wellsite Focal Point between the CTD crew and the oil company representative

• Lead CTD operations in accordance with approved SOPs and well programmes

• Monitor and analyse flow regimes, production rates, injection rates, and gas production

• Utilise Well Flow modelling software for real-time decision making

• Work closely with geologists and subsurface teams to identify fractures and optimise well objectives

• Maintain operational control within UBD windows of 1PHONE_NUMBER psi, managing an operating window of PHONE_NUMBER psi

• Ensure compliance with HSE, well control, and operational standards at all times

Technical Project Information

• Well Type: ERD - Gas Storage

• Environment: Land

• Drilling Method: Coil Tubing Drilling (CTD)

• Tubing: 2.7/8" CT (0.24-0.204)

• Well Profile: Vertical sections to approx. 11,000+ ft, followed by shoe track drill-outs and laterals (~4,200 ft)

• Sidetracks: Open-hole sidetrack (no whipstock)

• Drilling System: 2-phase (N2 & Water)

• Objective: Identify fractures and inject produced gas for seasonal underground storage

Essential Experience

• Proven experience using Well Flow software

• Strong background in CTD / MPD / UBD operations

• Demonstrated understanding of underbalanced drilling packages and pressure management

• Previous experience in a wellsite leadership role for a service company or operating company

Preferred Experience

• MPD / UBD experience as a Field or Wellsite Drilling Engineer

• Strong engineering decision-making capability in real-time drilling environments

• Ability to operate effectively in hot desert conditions and physically demanding roles

Certifications (Mandatory)

• OGUK Medical (mandatory)

• Well Control Certification - Supervisor Level

  • IADC or IWCF accepted