MPD Engineers

Performance Energy

Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) Engineer / MPD Supervisor

Middle East - Onshore & Offshore Drilling Operations

Long-Term Contract Opportunity | Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) & UBD

Performance Energy are supporting a leading international oilfield services provider in securing experienced Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) Engineers and MPD Supervisors for long-term rotational assignments across the Middle East.

This is a technically demanding contract role supporting high-profile drilling campaigns where advanced pressure control and hydraulic modelling expertise are critical to operational success.

The Opportunity

• MPD Engineers (Field Engineers)

• MPD Supervisors

Supporting Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) and Underbalanced Drilling (UBD) operations on active drilling programmes.

These roles are rotational, long-term contract positions with immediate mobilisation.

Key Responsibilities

MPD Supervisor

• Lead all day-to-day MPD operational activities on location

• Act as focal point for rig-site MPD operations and mobilisation of equipment and personnel

• Oversee pressure control strategy and operational execution

• Ensure compliance with company HSE and operational policies

• Maintain daily communication with rig representatives, client drilling teams and third-party service providers

• Provide technical oversight during critical well control and pressure events

MPD Engineer (Field Engineer)

• Execute and supervise MPD field engineering operations

• Operate and troubleshoot industry-standard MPD control systems

• Install and operate Rotating Control Devices (RCD)

• Connect and configure sensors to data acquisition systems

• Perform real-time data monitoring, interpretation and system optimisation

• Conduct hydraulic modelling including:

  • Single-phase modelling

  • Multiphase modelling

  • Steady-state analysis

  • Transient simulations

• Support kick detection, pressure management and well control response

Technical Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years' Managed Pressure Drilling experience

• Strong rig-site operational background

• Proven experience in hydraulic modelling (single-phase & multiphase; steady-state & transient)

• Experience operating MPD control systems and RCD equipment

• Confident in pressure control philosophy and kick detection procedures

• Client-facing communication capability

• Adaptable and operationally focused mindset

Mandatory Certification

• IWCF / Well Control Level 4

(Level 4 certification is essential for both Engineer and Supervisor positions.)

Preferred Experience

• Prior exposure to large-scale Middle East drilling campaigns

• Experience within major international service companies

• UBD operational exposure

Rotation & Contract Details

• Rotational pattern: 35/35 or 6/3

• Contract duration: 12+ months

• Start date: Immediate mobilisation

• Contract type: Long-term contract

(All commercial terms discussed confidentially during application process.)

Ideal Candidate Profile

You are technically strong in MPD operations, confident in real-time pressure management, and comfortable working within high-performance drilling teams. You understand hydraulic modelling beyond theory and can apply it in live operational environments.

You are proactive, solutions-driven, and capable of operating in complex, high-pressure drilling environments.