Job details
Location:
Middle East Region
Start Date:
May
Duration:
Long Term Project
We are currently recruiting experienced UBD Supervisors to support specialised underbalanced drilling operations on long-term onshore projects within the Middle East region.
This is a technically demanding opportunity suited to senior drilling professionals with strong leadership capability and proven experience managing complex UBD operations, particularly within coiled tubing drilling (CTD) environments.
The Role – UBD Supervisor
As a UBD Supervisor, you will take full responsibility for planning, coordinating, and executing underbalanced drilling operations at site level. Acting as the lead onsite authority, you will oversee all operational aspects to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and supervise underbalanced drilling (UBD) operations on site
Manage coiled tubing drilling (CTD) activities including drill-outs and sidetrack operations
Oversee nitrogen-assisted underbalanced operations
Ensure safe execution of re-entry drilling programmes
Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams across drilling and well services
Maintain strict adherence to operational and safety standards
Provide technical guidance and leadership to field personnel
Project Overview
Onshore underbalanced drilling campaign
Coiled tubing drilling (CTD) re-entry drill-outs (2 3/4” operations)
Nitrogen-assisted underbalanced systems
Project mobilisation from late Q3
Duration: 12+ months
Multiple positions available
Extensive experience in Underbalanced Drilling (UBD) operations
Strong background in Coiled Tubing Drilling (CTD), including drill-outs and sidetracks
Proven experience operating at Supervisor level
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage full UBD project scopes onsite
Strong understanding of nitrogen-based underbalanced systems
Excellent safety leadership and operational control
Desirable Experience
Experience in re-entry drilling operations
Background in complex well intervention or preset well environments
Previous experience on long-duration onshore drilling campaigns
Why Work with Performance Energy?
Performance Energy is a global specialist in energy sector recruitment, supporting drilling, well services, and intervention projects worldwide. We connect experienced technical professionals with high-value projects while managing mobilisation, compliance, and contractor support.