Mud Engineer: Drilling Fluids & Optimization (TX/LA)

NES Fircroft; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Mud Engineer with East Texas or Louisiana experience to join our clients' operations. You will prepare drilling fluids, oversee mud cleaning systems, and optimize flushing fluids while coordinating with drilling engineers.

The role demands knowledge of fluid systems, safety protocols, waste management, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment on site in Texas or Louisiana. This position offers hands-on field exposure to oilfield technologies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of fluid systems, drilling fluids, and drilling bits.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and environmental regulations.
• Ability to create detailed mud logs.
• Knowledge of various drilling contaminants, additives, and mud treatment.
• Proficient understanding of waste management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the drilling fluids for drilling operations.
• Oversees the drilling fluid mud cleaning system’s operation.
• Assists in the optimization of flushing fluids, and cleaning equipment modes of operation.
• Recommends optimal operating modes for cleaning fluid stages.
• Recommends the replacement of drilling fluid to maintain drilling fluid system properties.
• Ensures compliance with labor discipline and safety regulations.
• Minimizes waste associated with draining fluids.
• Works with drilling engineers and technicians to ensure a cost-effective drilling process.
• Prepares the correct amount of drilling fluids for drilling.
• Assist technicians during the drilling process.
• Assist in the selection of drill bits.

Skills

Fluid systems

Safety protocols

Waste management

Drilling bits

Mud logs

Contaminants & additives

Extraction techniques

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Pressure tolerance

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking a Mud Engineer with East Texas or Louisiana experience to join our clients' operations. You will prepare drilling fluids, oversee mud cleaning systems, and optimize flushing fluids while coordinating with drilling engineers.

The role demands knowledge of fluid systems, safety protocols, waste management, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment on site in Texas or Louisiana. This position offers hands-on field exposure to oilfield technologies.