D&C Fluids Specialist

Schlumberger Limited; Alaska; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Schlumberger Limited is seeking a Drilling Fluids Specialist in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, to safely manage wellsite operations related to the drilling fluids system. You will apply advanced mud chemistry knowledge to test, optimize, and maintain fluids while coordinating with project engineers and field personnel.

The role requires Arctic-condition experience, strong communication, and the ability to work legally in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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.
• Knowledgeable on the properties of the mud and fluid chemistry.
• Able to generate and implement the drilling fluids program with the Project Engineer.
• Responsible for maintaining the drilling fluids system within specifications.
• Calculate volumes (mud pits, annular, pipe capacity) without supervision.
• Apply effective pit management principles during drilling operations.
• Explain solids control process and how product choices impact fluid properties.
• Make recommendations to prevent/address hole problems and lost circulation.
• Minimize impact of wellbore conditions and contaminants on the drilling fluids system.
• Improve hole cleaning efficiency through flow rates and viscosities.
• Perform hydraulics calculations using Virtual HydraulicsTM without supervision.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Virtual HydraulicsTM software.
• Understand PSD, chemicals, and contaminants on fluid loss.
• Recognize stuck pipe incidents and select release agents.
• Identify lost circulation symptoms and remedial treatments.
• Convert to alternate mud systems without supervision.
• Additional advanced knowledge for complex drilling operations.

Skills

Drilling fluids chemistry

Hydraulics calculations

Fluid testing

Volume calculations

Shale shaker knowledge

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Associate/Technical Degree

Tools

Virtual HydraulicsTM

PSD analysis tools

Job description

Operations (Engineers, Geoscience, Specialists, Operators)

At SLB, we recognize that our innovation, creativity, and success stem from our differences. We actively recruit people with a diverse range of backgrounds and cultivate a culture of inclusion that unlocks the benefits of our diversity. We want to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging here and we encourage, enable, and empower our people to foster inclusivity, build trust, and demonstrate respect for across the organization.

Global in outlook, local in practice – and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally.

The Drilling Fluids Specialists located in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska is directly responsible for safely and efficiently managing wellsite operations relevant to the drilling fluids system. At this level the employee has an in-depth understanding of the drilling fluids system chemistry and is capable of properly testing and maintaining the properties of the drilling fluids system without supervision, and as per the customer’s requirements. At this level the employee is also capable of making recommendations to address hole cleaning issues or lost circulation events, and can manage the drilling fluids system during well control conditions.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Knowledgeable on key SLB product properties, applications, and limitations.
• Knowledgeable on the properties of the mud (i.e. solids calculations, fluid chemistry, etc.)
• Knowledgeable on the effects of the products/systems on the mud chemistry (i.e. impact on pH, calcium, alkalinity, etc.)
• 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 (i.e. slugs, pills, storage, reserve, kill muds, etc.) during drilling operations.
• Knowledgeable on the solids control process and equipment and able to explain how various recommendations (i.e. screen size selection, shale shaker settings, etc.) will impact the drilling fluid properties and/or efficiency of solids removal.
• Responsible for making appropriate recommendations that will prevent or address different hole problems (i.e. sloughing shales, gumbo shales, abnormal pressures, faults, etc.) encountered during drilling operations.
• Responsible for making appropriate recommendations that will prevent or address lost circulation events (i.e. Mud Weight reduction in case of loses)
• Responsible for making appropriate recommendations that will minimize the impact of wellbore conditions (i.e. temperature, pressure, formation, etc.) on the drilling fluids system.
• Responsible for making appropriate recommendations that will minimize the impact of contaminants (i.e. H2S, C02, Water intrusion, reactive formations, cement, etc.) on the drilling fluids system.
• Responsible for making appropriate recommendations related to the drilling fluids system that will improve hole cleaning efficiency (i.e. flow rates, Low Shear Rate Viscosities, RPM, ROP, etc.)
• Able to perform hydraulics calculations (i.e. annular velocity, bit hydraulics, ECD, etc.) using Virtual HydraulicsTM software without supervision.
• Able to demonstrate an advanced or higher level of proficiency in the use of Virtual HydraulicsTM software.
• Knowledgeable regarding the impact of Particle Size Distribution (PSD), chemicals and contaminants on fluid loss.
• Able to recognize stuck pipe incidents and select appropriate pipe release agents.
• Able to identify and recognize lost circulation symptoms and select and apply appropriate remedial treatments.
• Able to convert to a Lignosulfunate, Lime, Saturated Salt or Gypsum mud system without supervision.
• Additional intermediate or advanced knowledge and skill requirements will apply for complex drilling operations such as those encountered.

Qualifications

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

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Global adventure, broad exposure, and limitless learning await you. You'll be part of the most multi-cultural and diverse team of experts in any industry, anywhere.

Insurance

Health, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependents available from day one.

Learning Opportunities

Global adventure, broad exposure, and limitless learning await you. You'll be part of the most multi-cultural and diverse team of experts in any industry, anywhere.

Diverse and Inclusive

Our exceptional and diverse people are the pulse and spirit of who we are. Every day, you will enrich your knowledge in an environment where differences in thought, creativity and experiences are embraced.

About Us

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.

Global in outlook, local in practice – and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally.

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in the interview process, please contact [e-mail] to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

SLB is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor- priority referral Protected Veterans requested.