Drilling Fluids Engineer - Well Services

Placements24; Mississippi; Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 invites a highly skilled Drilling Fluids Engineer to support operations in the George, Western Cape region. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and monitoring fluid programs to meet well objectives while ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and cost-effectiveness.

You will work with drilling teams to optimize fluid programs, troubleshoot issues, and prepare daily and end-of-well fluid reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on drilling fluids experience.
• In-depth knowledge of drilling fluid properties and rheology.
• Experience with water-based, oil-based, and synthetic-based fluids.
• Familiarity with standard fluid testing equipment and procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure in remote locations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Willingness to travel to various well sites.
• Understanding of HSE requirements in George, Western Cape.

Responsibilities

• Design and recommend drilling fluid systems based on geology and objectives.
• Manage inventory and logistics of fluid additives and equipment.
• Conduct on-site fluid testing to monitor properties.
• Troubleshoot fluid-related issues including wellbore instability and lost circulation.
• Ensure adherence to environmental regulations for disposal and handling.
• Collaborate with drilling engineers and geologists to optimize fluids.
• Prepare daily and end-of-well reports on fluid performance and usage.
• Maintain records of fluid properties, volumes, and chemical usage.
• Provide technical support and guidance to drilling crews.
• Stay updated with advancements in drilling fluids technology.

Skills

Drilling fluids

Rheology

Chemical engineering

Field operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent player in the global Oil & Gas services sector, is seeking a highly skilled Drilling Fluids Engineer to support operations in the George, Western Cape region. This role is crucial for ensuring the integrity and efficiency of drilling operations by managing and optimizing drilling fluid systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, and monitoring of fluid programs to meet specific well objectives, ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and cost-effectiveness. This is a challenging yet rewarding contract position offering significant exposure to diverse drilling environments and innovative fluid technologies. You will be a key contributor to project success, working closely with drilling teams to overcome operational challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and recommending appropriate drilling fluid systems based on geological conditions, well objectives, and operational parameters.
• Managing the inventory and logistics of drilling fluid additives and equipment.
• Conducting regular fluid testing and analysis on-site to monitor properties and performance.
• Troubleshooting drilling fluid-related issues, such as wellbore instability, lost circulation, and formation damage.
• Ensuring adherence to all environmental regulations regarding fluid disposal and handling.
• Collaborating with drilling engineers and geologists to optimize fluid programs for drilling efficiency and wellbore integrity.
• Preparing daily and end-of-well reports detailing fluid performance, consumption, and recommendations.
• Maintaining accurate records of fluid properties, volumes, and chemical usage.
• Providing technical support and guidance to drilling crews on fluid management best practices.
• Staying updated with the latest advancements in drilling fluid technology and applications in the Oil & Gas industry .

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience as a Drilling Fluids Engineer in onshore or offshore drilling operations.
• In-depth knowledge of drilling fluid properties, rheology, chemistry, and performance characteristics.
• Experience with various drilling fluid systems (e.g., water-based, oil-based, synthetic-based).
• Familiarity with standard fluid testing equipment and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing operational demands in remote locations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Willingness to travel to various well sites as needed.
• Understanding of HSE requirements specific to drilling operations in the George, Western Cape area.

Benefits

This contract position offers a competitive daily rate and the opportunity to work with a leading service provider in the Oil & Gas sector. Exposure to a variety of challenging projects and continuous learning opportunities are standard. While this is a contract role, it provides excellent experience and networking within the industry in the beautiful Western Cape region.