Offshore Drilling Fluids Engineer – Saudi Arabia

nes; Medina; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking an experienced Field Specialist I - Drilling Fluids Mud Engineer to join offshore operations in Saudi Arabia. You will manage drilling fluids operations from surface through well completion, ensuring safe, efficient, and uninterrupted drilling performance.

Responsibilities include maintaining drilling fluids systems, forecasting chemical inventory, monitoring fluid properties, and providing technical support to rig teams and clients on complex mud challenges.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years as Mud Engineer or Drilling Fluids Engineer.
• Offshore Saudi Arabia drilling fluids experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science.
• Strong knowledge of HPWBM, OBM, heavy brines, and related chemicals.
• Experience with drilling fluids reporting and engineering software.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• Basic and Advanced Mud School certifications.
• Passed an Aramco interview as a Mud Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain drilling fluids systems per approved programs.
• Forecast, order and maintain chemical inventory at the rig site.
• Monitor fluid properties via lab testing and recommend treatments.
• Ensure fluid volumes and performance support drilling operations.
• Perform hydraulic simulations and daily/ end-of-well reports.
• Liaise with clients, rig personnel and onshore teams.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot drilling-fluid challenges.

Skills

English communication

Offshore drilling fluids

HPWBM knowledge

OBM knowledge

Hydraulic simulations

Drilling fluids software

MSDS & chemical handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

Hydraulic simulation software

Drilling fluids reporting software

Job description

Baker Hughes is seeking an experienced Field Specialist I - Drilling Fluids Mud Engineer to join offshore operations in Saudi Arabia. You will manage drilling fluids operations from surface through well completion, ensuring safe, efficient, and uninterrupted drilling performance.

Responsibilities include maintaining drilling fluids systems, forecasting chemical inventory, monitoring fluid properties, and providing technical support to rig teams and clients on complex mud challenges.