Arctic Drilling Fluids Optimization Specialist

Onesubsea; Alaska; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Drilling Fluids Specialists located in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska is responsible for safely and efficiently managing wellsite operations related to the drilling fluids system. You will test and maintain mud properties and coordinate with the Project Engineer to implement the drilling fluids program.

Role requires deep chemistry knowledge, field experience in Arctic conditions, and the ability to make recommendations addressing hole cleaning, lost circulation, and formation challenges.

Qualifications

• 2-year Associate/Technical Degree or equivalent.
• 5 years’ experience working as a drilling fluids Specialist in arctic conditions.
• Excellent written and verbal communications.
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Knowledgeable on key SLB product properties, applications, and limitations.
• Able to generate and implement the drilling fluids program through close collaboration with the Project Engineer.
• Responsible for maintaining the drilling fluids system within specifications.
• Able to calculate volumes (i.e. mud pits, annular, pipe capacity & displacements) without supervision.
• Able to apply effective pit management principles during drilling operations.
• Responsible for making appropriate recommendations that will prevent or address hole problems and lost circulation events.

Skills

Drilling fluids knowledge

Mud testing

Hydraulics calculations

pH & chemical balance

Communication

Education

Associate/Technical degree

Tools

Virtual HydraulicsTM

Job description

The Drilling Fluids Specialists located in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska is responsible for safely and efficiently managing wellsite operations related to the drilling fluids system. You will test and maintain mud properties and coordinate with the Project Engineer to implement the drilling fluids program.

Role requires deep chemistry knowledge, field experience in Arctic conditions, and the ability to make recommendations addressing hole cleaning, lost circulation, and formation challenges.