Mud Engineer: Optimize Drilling Fluids for Safer Wells

RigUp; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

RigUp is seeking a Mud Engineer to manage drilling fluid systems on site in Gillette, Wyoming. You will monitor fluid properties, optimize performance, and ensure safety and environmental compliance. This hands-on role requires data analysis, troubleshooting, and coordination with drilling teams during 14/14 rotations.

Pay ranges from $950 to $1100 per day depending on experience. RigUp provides on-site safety programs and equipment support to help you perform at your best in challenging field

Qualifications

• Experience as Mud Engineer, Drilling Fluids Engineer, or Mud Hand.
• Knowledge of land-based drilling operations and fluid systems.
• Ability to work rotational schedules and extended hours on drilling locations.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain drilling fluid systems based on well conditions.
• Monitor and test drilling fluid properties to ensure optimal performance.
• Adjust fluid composition to address changing downhole conditions.
• Provide on-site technical support to drilling operations and communicate recommendations to the team.
• Track and report daily fluid usage, costs, and performance metrics.
• Troubleshoot drilling fluid-related issues such as loss circulation or wellbore instability.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and proper handling of fluids.
• Maintain documentation including daily reports and treatment logs.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials.

Skills

Drilling fluids

Wellbore behavior

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Field communication

Job description

RigUp is seeking a Mud Engineer to manage drilling fluid systems on site in Gillette, Wyoming. You will monitor fluid properties, optimize performance, and ensure safety and environmental compliance. This hands-on role requires data analysis, troubleshooting, and coordination with drilling teams during 14/14 rotations.

Pay ranges from $950 to $1100 per day depending on experience. RigUp provides on-site safety programs and equipment support to help you perform at your best in challenging field