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Position Title: Project Engineer – Coiled Tubing Drilling (CTD)

Job Location: Dubai, UAE

Duration: 12 months

Process owner for Project Well Engineering in BHIS for Integrated Coiled Tubing Drilling. Oversee adherence to governing policies, recommendations and established best practices as per IS Management System. Ensure quality control of Drilling, Completion, WO and intervention programs and recommendations. Provide advice on well engineering issues

• Support and provide assistance to well engineering QA/QC activities for all CTD gate stages (e.g. Readiness Review, Peer Assist, Peer Reviews, CWOP, etc.)
• As CTD Well Engineering process owner in the IS organization, responsible for establishing governing documents & policies
• Provide advice on technical issues related to drilling (CTD), in project execution.
• Develop/Write engineering, operational and emergency procedures / Drilling programs for CTD projects
• Liaise with Region & Geozone Ops, BH Product Lines and third party subcontractors in technology deployment
• Oversee implementation of current best practices and continuous improvement processes
• Participate in team meetings and lead strategy discussions
• Oversee capturing of and benchmarking of KPI data
• Oversee compliance with BHI's HSE policies and guidelines as per IS Management System
• Oversee implementation of QA procedures as per IS Management System
• Participate in and conduct customer presentations & meetings, as required
• Well site supervision and/or engineering support may be required at times
• Provide well engineering advice to tender bid preparation processes
• Keep abreast of technological and engineering process advancements through affiliation with professional societies and participation in networks, workshops, seminars and training

• Years of experience: 5 Years within CTD Well Engineering
• Field of experience: 5 Years within CTD Well Engineering
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of Underbalanced & Managed Pressure Drilling is an advantage. Experience working in a multi-disciplined field development team is an advantage.
• Soft Skills: Proficiency in English (oral and written). Excellent knowledge of well engineering functions; experience of processes from a major oil company, large independent or leading service provider
• Tools/Software: Proficient in CTD software such as CircaTM, NOV Cerberus; proficient in completion, tubing, flow and well design software and knowledge of cost & risk modeling tools
• Education Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering or other petroleum industry related 4-year degree. Masters degree a plus
• Industry Background: Oil & Gas
• Accreditations/ Licenses: Proficiency in AutoCAD

• Proficiency in English (oral and written)
• Excellent knowledge of well engineering functions; experience of processes from a major oil company, large independent or leading service provider
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong background in Underbalanced / Managed pressure drilling
• Strong knowledge of Coiled Tubing Operations and Equipment in Underbalanced operations
• Strong knowledge of CTD Well Planning
• Strong knowledge of Global Plug & Abandonment (P&A) practices
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Effective communicator with all levels of company and customer personnel
• Self-motivated but thrives in a team-oriented environment
• Strong familiarity with third party contract management
• Effective interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work well with others

• Bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering or other related 4-year degree. Masters degree a plus
• 5+ years' experience within Coiled Tubing Drilling Well Engineering
• International working experience
• Knowledge of Underbalanced & Managed Pressure Drilling is an advantage
• Experience working in a multi-disciplined field development team is an advantage
• Experience from both offshore and onshore operations
• Intimate familiarity with Microsoft Office products
• Proficient in Hydraulics modelling using Neotec Well Flo
• Proficient in the use of completion, tubing, flow and well design software and knowledge of cost & risk modeling tools
• Well Control certification is an advantage

• Mid-Senior level

• Contract

• Engineering and Project Management
• Industries
• Oil, Gas, and Mining

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Job Purpose

To ensure the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of Coiled Tubing Drilling (CTD) tools and systems. The Reliability Engineer plays a key role in reducing non-productive time (NPT), improving tool life, and enhancing service delivery through data-driven analysis and root cause investigations.

Key Responsibilities:

Tool Reliability & Performance Monitoring

• Track and analyze CTD tool performance across jobs and regions.
• Identify failure trends and initiate corrective actions to improve tool reliability.
• Maintain a database of tool runs, failure modes, and repair history.

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

• Lead investigations into tool failures, service quality incidents, and NPT events.
• Use structured RCA methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA) to identify root causes.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and field teams to implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Develop dashboards and reports to monitor KPIs such as MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), tool utilization, and service quality.
• Provide insights to operations and engineering teams to support decision-making.
• Support digital initiatives for predictive maintenance and reliability modeling.

Tool Qualification & Field Trials

• Support the qualification of new CTD tools and technologies.
• Plan and monitor field trials, ensuring proper data capture and post-run analysis.
• Provide feedback to R&D and product engineering teams.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate records of tool configurations, modifications, and performance logs.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and client-specific requirements.
• Participate in audits and service quality reviews.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Petroleum, or Reliability Engineering.
• 4–6 years of experience in Coiled Tubing or Well Intervention operations, with a focus on tool reliability or maintenance.
• Strong understanding of CTD tools, downhole dynamics, and failure mechanisms.
• Familiarity with reliability tools and software (e.g., Weibull analysis, SAP PM, Power BI).

Key Competencies:

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

*Please remember that joining the Talent Community is not an application for any specific job at Baker Hughes but to have the privilege of being considered for an opportunity that suits your profile on priority.

Job Requirements

Job Purpose

To ensure the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of Coiled Tubing Drilling (CTD) tools and systems. The Reliability Engineer plays a key role in reducing non-productive time (NPT), improving tool life, and enhancing service delivery through data-driven analysis and root cause investigations.

Key Responsibilities:

Tool Reliability & Performance Monitoring

• Track and analyze CTD tool performance across jobs and regions.
• Identify failure trends and initiate corrective actions to improve tool reliability.
• Maintain a database of tool runs, failure modes, and repair history.

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

• Lead investigations into tool failures, service quality incidents, and NPT events.
• Use structured RCA methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA) to identify root causes.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and field teams to implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Develop dashboards and reports to monitor KPIs such as MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), tool utilization, and service quality.
• Provide insights to operations and engineering teams to support decision-making.
• Support digital initiatives for predictive maintenance and reliability modeling.

Tool Qualification & Field Trials

• Support the qualification of new CTD tools and technologies.
• Plan and monitor field trials, ensuring proper data capture and post-run analysis.
• Provide feedback to R&D and product engineering teams.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate records of tool configurations, modifications, and performance logs.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and client-specific requirements.
• Participate in audits and service quality reviews.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Petroleum, or Reliability Engineering.
• 4–6 years of experience in Coiled Tubing or Well Intervention operations, with a focus on tool reliability or maintenance.
• Strong understanding of CTD tools, downhole dynamics, and failure mechanisms.
• Familiarity with reliability tools and software (e.g., Weibull analysis, SAP PM, Power BI).

Key Competencies:

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

*Please remember that joining the Talent Community is not an application for any specific job at Baker Hughes but to have the privilege of being considered for an opportunity that suits your profile on priority.