Lead Mud Engineer – Drilling Fluids Specialist

Halliburton; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workforce Lodge housing

Per diem $25/day

Hotel-based housing available

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Halliburton seeks a Mud Engineer to provide well site services on a 12-month contract in the United States. You will oversee colloidal chemistry, hydraulics calculations, and tailored testing to optimize drilling fluids and wellbore value.

The role includes mentoring field staff and ensuring safety compliance on site. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 10 years in a similar fluid services role, and Halliburton mud training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Undergraduate degree in any discipline preferred.
• Must have a valid Mud School Certification.
• Must have completed mud training at Halliburton and 10 years in fluid services.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a Fluid Service Representative role.
• Drilling fluids experience (US Land).
• Strong computer literacy and excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of colloidal and general chemistry, volume and hydraulics calculations and routine and specialized testing to varied field experiences.
• Provides guidance and formal training to fluid service representatives on company products and services and drilling fluid technology.
• Conducts and interprets routine and specialized testing to maximize wellbore value.
• Tracks material usage and maintains records for inventory and billing.
• Maintains good relationship with operator representatives and rig personnel; assists in operations planning and optimization.
• Reviews well recaps for accuracy and captures lessons learned; mentors Field Service Representatives.
• Complies with health, safety and environment regulations in all aspects of job performance.

Skills

Strong computer literacy

Excellent interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Undergraduate degree preferred

Tools

Mud School Certification

Job description

Halliburton seeks a Mud Engineer to provide well site services on a 12-month contract in the United States. You will oversee colloidal chemistry, hydraulics calculations, and tailored testing to optimize drilling fluids and wellbore value.

The role includes mentoring field staff and ensuring safety compliance on site. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 10 years in a similar fluid services role, and Halliburton mud training.