Directional Driller Coiled Tubing Drilling
Direction Driller Coiled Tubing Drilling
Do you like to work with cutting-edge drilling technology?
Would you like to be part of the Integrated Drilling Services team?
Join a team that delivers essential services.
Our Drilling Services team provides industry-leading products and services that optimize the extraction, production, and processing of energy. We help a diverse range of customers across the value chain to reduce operating costs and improve productivity.
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As a Directional Driller, you'll be responsible to provide engineering and operational expertise for coiled tubing (CT) drilling services on field locations. The CT Field Engineer will be responsible for designing and executing coiled tubing drilling operations, ensuring technical integrity, HSE compliance, and alignment with project objectives in the UAE.
As Directional Driller, you will be responsible for:
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 providing technical input for continuous improvement
Fuel your passion
To be successful in this role you will:
Have a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
Have solid 10 years’ MTR experience as a directional driller in sidetracks (slim hole sizes), 3D profiles, and long lateral sections using both MTR
Have minimum 3 years of experience in coiled tubing drilling including milling, sidetracking, or under-balanced drilling
Are familiar with CT bottom-hole assemblies (BHAs), PDMs, ERTs, and measurement tools (e.g., downhole pressure/temperature sensors)
Have exposure to UAE or Middle East operations, which is highly desirable
Have strong understanding of QHSE practices, risk assessment, and permit-to-work systems
Have ability to work under pressure in rotational/on-call environments
Have proven track record of successful CTD deployment across vertical, deviated, and horizontal wells
Are familiar with directional drilling software (e.g., Advantage, Cadence, Well Architect or similar)
Work in a way that works for you
We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:
Working flexible hours – flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Working with us
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
Working for you
Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:
Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
Comprehensive private medical care options
Safety net of life insurance and other programs
Tailored financial programs
Additional elected or voluntary benefits
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: FIELD SPEC IV - DRS
About us
We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient