Tool Pusher - Coil Tubing Drilling (CTD / UBD)

Location: Middle East (Onshore)

Contract Type: Contractor - Rotational

Project Duration: 12+ months

Overview

Performance Energy is supporting a major onshore drilling campaign in the Middle East, focused on Coil Tubing Drilling (CTD) re-entry operations using underbalanced Nitrogen systems.

We are seeking experienced CTD Tool Pushers to support a multi-rig campaign delivering drill-outs, sidetracks, and preset well operations in a technically demanding land environment.

Role Purpose

The CTD Tool Pusher will be responsible for overseeing and managing CTD rig operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution of underbalanced drilling activities.

This role acts as the senior on-site operational leader, responsible for coordinating crews, maintaining performance standards, and delivering operational control across all phases of the campaign.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage day-to-day CTD rig operations on location
Supervise drill-out, sidetrack, and re-entry well activities
Ensure execution of operations in line with approved programmes and SOPs
Maintain full operational control within underbalanced Nitrogen drilling environments
Coordinate rig crews and service teams to ensure efficient workflow
Uphold HSE, well control, and operational standards at all times
Provide clear reporting and communication with client representatives

Technical Project Context

(Provided for clarity on operational complexity)

Operation Type: CTD re-entry drill-outs and sidetracks
Environment: Onshore land operations
Tubing: 2.3/4" Coil Tubing
Drilling System: Nitrogen underbalanced drilling
Well Type: Preset and re-entry wells
Campaign Scope: Multi-well programme

Essential Experience

Extensive experience managing CTD rigs in operational environments
Strong background in underbalanced CTD (UBCTD) campaigns
Proven leadership experience in Tool Pusher or senior supervisory roles
Hands-on experience delivering drill-out and sidetrack operations
Ability to manage high-pressure, safety-critical drilling environments

Preferred / Advantageous Background

Recent experience (last 5 years) in UBCTD campaigns
Experience working on Middle East land drilling projects
Strong operational leadership across multi-rig environments
Ability to manage teams in remote and high-demand conditions

Certifications (Mandatory)

Well Control Certification (IADC or IWCF)
Valid offshore/onshore medical (OGUK or equivalent)

Additional Information

4 positions available
Interview process scheduled for June
Mobilisation planned for August ahead of September spud
Long-term onshore campaign

Why Performance Energy

Performance Energy specialises in delivering experienced drilling and wellsite personnel into complex energy projects across the Middle East. Our focus is on operational excellence, technical credibility, and ensuring our consultants are fully aligned to project demands from mobilisation through to delivery.

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Tool pusher - CTD - Middle East