Direction Driller Coiled Tubing Drilling
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About the Role
Baker Hughes seeks an experienced Directional Driller for coiled tubing drilling operations in the UAE. You will design and execute CT drilling programs, lead rig-site operations, and ensure HSE compliance.
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Responsibilities
- Plan and design coiled tubing drilling programs, including BHA configuration, hydraulic simulations, and tool selections
- Lead CT operations at rig or well site, ensuring service quality and adherence to client specifications
- Monitor real time downhole parameters, trajectory corrections, and tool responses to ensure planned well path is achieved
- Conduct pre job readiness checks, including equipment function testing, tool string QA/QC, and reviews
- Conduct daily reporting, job logs, end of well reports, and post job performance reviews
- Supervise BHA assembly, tool calibration, and troubleshooting of downhole equipment
- Prepare post job reports including time/depth logs, tool performance summaries, and lessons learned
- Ensure full compliance with company and client HSE standards and procedures at all times
- Maintain communication with project managers and engineering teams to optimize operational outcomes
- Participate in job planning meetings and provide technical input for continuous improvement
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of motor experience as a directional driller in sidetracks, 3D profiles, and long lateral sections using MTR
- Minimum 3 years of experience in coiled tubing drilling including milling, sidetracking, or under balanced drilling
- Familiarity with CT bottom hole assemblies (BHAs), PDMs, ERTs, and measurement tools
- Exposure to UAE or Middle East operations highly preferred
- Strong understanding of QHSE practices, risk assessment, and permit to work systems
- Ability to work under pressure in rotational/on call environments
- Proven track record of successful CTD deployment across vertical, deviated, and horizontal wells
- Familiarity with directional drilling software (e.g., Advantage, Cadence, Well Architect)
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Overview
- Baker Hughes Drilling services team provides industry leading products and services that optimize extraction, production, and processing of energy.
- As a Directional Driller, you'll provide engineering and operational expertise for coiled tubing drilling services on field locations.
Responsibilities
- Planning and designing coiled tubing drilling programs, including BHA configuration, hydraulic simulations, and tool selections.
- Leading CT operations at rig or well site, ensuring service quality and adherence to client specifications.
- Monitoring real time downhole parameters, trajectory corrections, and tool responses to ensure planned well path is achieved.
- Conducting pre job readiness checks, including equipment function testing, tool string QA/QC, and reviews.
- Conducting daily reporting, job logs, end of well reports, and post job performance reviews.
- Supervising BHA assembly, tool calibration, and troubleshooting of downhole equipment.
- Preparing post job reports including time/depth logs, tool performance summaries, and lessons learned.
- Ensuring full compliance with company and client HSE standards and procedures at all times.
- Maintaining communication with project managers and engineering teams to optimize operational outcomes.
- Participating in job planning meetings and provide technical input for continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
- Solid 10 years’ motor experience as a directional driller in sidetracks, 3D profiles, and long lateral sections using both MTR.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in coiled tubing drilling including milling, sidetracking, or under balanced drilling.
- Familiar with CT bottom hole assemblies (BHAs), PDMs, ERTs, and measurement tools.
- Exposure to UAE or Middle East operations is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of QHSE practices, risk assessment, and permit to work systems.
- Ability to work under pressure in rotational/on call environments.
- Proven track record of successful CTD deployment across vertical, deviated, and horizontal wells.
- Familiarity with directional drilling software (e.g., Advantage, Cadence, Well Architect or similar).
Benefits
- Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
- Comprehensive private medical care options.
- Safety net of life insurance and disability programs.
- Tailored financial programs.
- Additional elected or voluntary benefits.
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