Senior Drilling Fluids Engineer — Hybrid, Samarinda

MatchaTalent; Indonesia; Hybrid; IDR 700,000,000 - 1,000,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive health and insurance

Professional training & certifications

Job summary

MatchaTalent is seeking a Senior Drilling Fluids Engineer to support oil and gas operations in East Kalimantan, Samarinda. The role focuses on designing, monitoring, and optimizing drilling fluid systems while ensuring environmental compliance and safe operations.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in drilling fluids, expertise in water-, oil-, and synthetic-based systems, and strong hydraulics knowledge. Regular site visits with remote data analysis and planning are required in a hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Drilling Fluids Engineer in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience designing and managing water-based, oil-based, and synthetic-based drilling fluid systems.
• Strong understanding of drilling hydraulics, wellbore stability, and formation damage prevention.
• IWCF certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and recommend drilling fluid systems tailored to specific well conditions and objectives.
• Monitor drilling fluid performance during operations and adjust as needed.
• Provide on-site technical support and troubleshooting for drilling fluid issues.
• Ensure drilling fluid operations comply with company HSE policies and environmental regulations.
• Manage inventory and logistics for drilling fluid materials and equipment.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly drilling fluid reports.

Skills

Drilling fluids engineering

Hydraulics analysis

Team collaboration

Environmental compliance

IWCF certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

Solids control equipment

Drilling fluid monitoring tools

Job description

MatchaTalent is seeking a Senior Drilling Fluids Engineer to support oil and gas operations in East Kalimantan, Samarinda. The role focuses on designing, monitoring, and optimizing drilling fluid systems while ensuring environmental compliance and safe operations.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in drilling fluids, expertise in water-, oil-, and synthetic-based systems, and strong hydraulics knowledge. Regular site visits with remote data analysis and planning are required in a hybrid setup.