Drilling Fluids Specialist — Remote Ops & Career Growth

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + field allowances

Medical coverage

Retirement fund

Accommodation during assignments

International training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Drilling Fluids Specialist to support drilling operations in Upington, Northern Cape. You will design, manage, and optimize drilling fluid systems to ensure wellbore stability and efficient rates, while reducing risks and costs in challenging geology.

The role requires hands-on supervision of mud mixing on rigs, plus testing and analysis of fluid properties to sustain optimal drilling performance. International exposure offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Drilling Fluids Specialist or Mud Engineer in Oil & Gas.
• Deep knowledge of drilling fluid chemistry, rheology, and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Design and recommend drilling fluid programs tailored to specific well conditions and objectives.
• Supervise the mixing and maintenance of drilling fluids on drilling rigs.
• Conduct regular testing and analysis of drilling fluid properties and performance.
• Troubleshoot drilling fluid-related problems encountered during operations.
• Provide technical support and training to drilling crews on best practices for fluid management.

Skills

Drilling fluids knowledge

Rheology

Hydraulics

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Drilling Fluids Specialist to support drilling operations in Upington, Northern Cape. You will design, manage, and optimize drilling fluid systems to ensure wellbore stability and efficient rates, while reducing risks and costs in challenging geology.

The role requires hands-on supervision of mud mixing on rigs, plus testing and analysis of fluid properties to sustain optimal drilling performance. International exposure offered.