Job details
Location:
Middle East
Start Date:
August
Duration:
12+ Months
We are currently recruiting experienced Wellsite Engineers to support long-term onshore coiled tubing drilling operations across the Middle East region. This is a technically advanced role within underbalanced drilling environments, requiring strong engineering capability and real-time operational decision-making.
The Role
As a Wellsite Engineer, you will act as the key technical authority on site, responsible for planning, monitoring, and optimising coiled tubing drilling operations. You will work closely with field crews and subsurface teams to ensure safe, efficient, and technically accurate execution of underbalanced drilling programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the on-site engineering lead for coiled tubing drilling (CTD) operations
Execute and oversee drilling activities in line with operational procedures
Perform calculations and simulations for underbalanced CTD operations
Analyse and interpret well flow data and operational parameters
Monitor flow rates, production rates, injection rates, and gas production
Act as the interface between field crews and wider project stakeholders
Collaborate with subsurface teams to optimise drilling performance
Ensure compliance with industry safety and operational standards
Project Overview
Onshore coiled tubing drilling operations
Underbalanced nitrogen-assisted drilling systems
Re-entry drill-outs (2 3/8” CT)
Long-term campaign (12+ months)
Mobilisation from Q3
Essential Requirements
Proven experience as a Wellsite Engineer or equivalent drilling engineering role
Strong background in coiled tubing drilling (CTD) operations
Experience with underbalanced drilling (UBD) environments
Ability to work as a standalone engineer onsite
Experience using well flow modelling or similar engineering software
Strong analytical and real-time decision-making capability
Desirable Experience
Recent experience within CTD projects
Background in conventional drilling with UBD exposure
Experience supporting gas-related or complex well environments
Previous involvement in long-term onshore drilling campaigns
Why Work with Performance Energy?
Performance Energy is a global recruitment specialist supporting drilling, well services, and intervention projects worldwide. We connect experienced engineering professionals with high-value projects while managing mobilisation, compliance, and contractor support.