Field Drilling Fluids Specialist & Mud Engineer

Petrochem Performance Chemicals; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Petrochem Performance Chemicals is seeking a Drilling Fluids Specialist / Mud Engineer to support UAE onshore and offshore operations. You will manage drilling fluids programs, supervise lab testing, and coordinate with drilling teams to optimize well performance.

The role requires 5–8 years of field experience, GCC knowledge, and completion of mud school or PPC equivalency. Offshore experience is preferred and you will report to the Operations Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or equivalent with field experience.
• 5-8 years’ experience as a Drilling Fluids Specialist / Mud Engineer.
• Completed mud school or PPC equivalency mud school exam.
• Experience in GCC, preferably UAE.
• Offshore operations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on onshore/offshore rigs with water-based and oil-based drilling, mud, solids control, and waste management.
• Directly involved in EOW reports, pre/post-well analysis and recommendations for improvements.
• Maintain drilling mud laboratory equipment and inventory; ensure calibration and testing.
• Ensure mud system performance aligns with customer drilling programs and reports.
• Communicate with Drilling Representative and contractors regarding fluids operations.
• Document daily mud properties, volumes, and lab results; support billing data.

Skills

Drilling Fluids Specialist

Mud Engineer

Field Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Mud School

PPC mud equivalency exam

Job description

Petrochem Performance Chemicals is seeking a Drilling Fluids Specialist / Mud Engineer to support UAE onshore and offshore operations. You will manage drilling fluids programs, supervise lab testing, and coordinate with drilling teams to optimize well performance.

The role requires 5–8 years of field experience, GCC knowledge, and completion of mud school or PPC equivalency. Offshore experience is preferred and you will report to the Operations Manager.