Drilling Fluids Specialist / Mud Engineer

Mazrui International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Mazrui International, via Petrochem Performance Chemicals (PPC), seeks a Drilling Fluids Specialist (Mud Engineer) to provide field-based fluid engineering support in Abu Dhabi. You will oversee drilling fluids programs, supervise lab testing, optimize fluid systems, and coordinate with operations to ensure well integrity and cost efficiency.

The role requires 5–8 years in drilling fluids, a relevant engineering degree, and GCC experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–8 years’ experience as a Drilling Fluids Specialist / Mud Engineer.
• Experience with drilling fluids, solids control, and waste management.
• GCC experience, preferably UAE; offshore ops preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and plan drilling fluids operations on onshore/offshore rigs.
• Prepare and review mud reports, lab tests, and optimization recommendations.
• Maintain fluid properties and inventory; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with Drilling Representatives, contractors and service teams.
• Assist in cost tracking and reporting related to mud programs.

Skills

Drilling Fluids

Mud Engineer

Wellsite operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Job description

Location :- Abu Dhabi, UAE

Brief about company :- Petrochem Performance Chemicals (PPC) (Part of Mazrui International).

PPC specializes in drilling fluids and associated equipment services. We increase customer asset value through the provision of cost effective, customized technical solutions in the drilling and completion fluids, solids control, filtration equipment, and waste management services. Our geographical territory covers the Middle East and Caspian with current operations in the UAE, Iraq, Kuwait, and Yemen.

PPC is part of Mazrui International (Diversified holding group with businesses across different industries such as Oil & Gas, Oilfield Engineering Services, Manufacturing, Chemicals, Financial Investments, Real Estate, Construction, Trading, Distribution, Transportation, Logistics, Retail, Hospitality, Education etc.).

Websites :-

https://ppc.ae/ (Petrochem Performance Chemicals)

https://www.mazruiinternational.ae/ (Main Holding Group)

Designation :- Drilling Fluids Specialist (DFS) / Mud Engineer

Job Objective :- UAE based wellsite fluid engineering support to assist with day-today field execution concerning drilling fluids program, well operation planning, develop best practices and technical solutions delivery in behalf of PPC. Supervise, planning, support in coordination with P.E’s will report functionally to Operation Manager which must have accountability in field related operational requirements, equipment functionality, promote products technologies.

Key Responsibilities/Duties :-

• Will have experience of working on onshore / offshore drilling rigs using a variety of water-based and oil/synthetic-based drilling, workover and completion fluids, solids control and waste management applications. You will be expected to be conversant with all aspects related to executing, reporting and planning the drilling fluids package.
• Directly involved in EOW reports, pre/post-well analysis and to make recommendations for improvements on future wells. You must have experience in international locations working for international mud company standards
• Responsible for daily mud running specifications, fulfils with all activities associated with the operation, including but not limited to: Testing, logistics, inventory control and communication with Drilling Representative, drilling contractors, Mud loggers, other well services members.
• Responsible to maintain drilling-completion fluid performance based on customer operational program, provides technical and operational support referenced to any drilling fluids products utilized (water or oil-based mud).
• Ensure good condition and optimal products inventory level at the rig site.
• Responsible for mud lab equipment good functionality, including inventory and maintenance.
• Complete daily following detailed operational consistency and progress, to complete a smooth billing process.
• Manage, interprets and report Engineering software tools and daily drilling report as appropriate
• Show the consistent ability to prepare, maintain and condition any drilling and completion fluid systems, effectively and efficiently as possible following the well program requirements.
• Use appropriate laboratory equipment to report fluid properties, perform at least every 15 days lab equipment verification, calibration, and cleaning while are used in the field.
• Responsible to formulate, prepare, drilling fluid system, maintain fluids parameters and mitigate drilling problems.
• Keep a high level of communication with our customer and P.E’s regarding drilling fluid conditions, properties, recommended treatments based on expected well conditions.
• Keep daily well cost records, check current well cost control according to drilling fluid proposal.
• Document problems encountered, assesses and mitigate drilling fluid related issues through technical solutions and recommendation.
• Complete in time manner all mud reports required such as daily fluid properties, inventory, volume and concentrations, solids control equipment, EOWR.
• Monitor drilling fluid displacement of during cement jobs to ensure theoretical fluid volume is displaced and recovered.
• Maintain the quality, environmental and QH&S management system.
• Communicate the importance of fulfilling customer, legal and regulatory compliance requirements through periodic communication meetings.
• Provide accountability and governance to all activities related to the lifecycle of our processes and products.
• Ensure that the corporate policies are understood, implemented and maintained.
• Responsible for the quality of Petrochem Performance Chemicals LLC products and services.
• Accept the legal and moral obligations to ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, a safe and healthy working environment.
• Participate to the sustainability program.

Qualifications and Experience :-

• Preferably bachelor’s degree in Petroleum, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering category or Minimum equivalent Technical Science qualification with sufficient field senior experience, relevant DF training and competency.
• Professional Experience: 5-8 years’ experience as a Drilling Fluids Specialist / Mud Engineer.
• Chemistry, Drilling Fluid / Completion fluid, Drilling Waste Management, Solid Control.
• Completed mud school or pass PPC equivalency mud school exam.
• Experience in GCC (preferably in UAE)
• Offshore Operations experience in highly preferred

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