Mud Engineer - West OK Drilling Fluids Specialist

NES Fircroft; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Mud Engineer with West Oklahoma experience to prepare drilling fluids and oversee mud system operation onsite. You will work with drilling engineers to optimize fluid properties and ensure compliant operations.

Candidates should have hands-on knowledge of drilling fluids, mud logs, and waste management, and be able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining cost efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Experience with drilling fluids and fluid systems.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and environmental regulations.
• Ability to create detailed mud logs.
• Knowledge of mud contaminants, additives, and mud treatment.
• Waste management knowledge.
• Understanding of extraction techniques.
• Strong interpretation and cooperation abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the drilling fluids for drilling operations.
• Oversee the drilling fluid mud cleaning system’s operation.
• Assist in optimizing flushing fluids and cleaning equipment modes.
• Recommend optimal operating modes for cleaning fluid stages.
• Recommend replacements to maintain drilling fluid properties.
• Ensure compliance with labor discipline and safety regulations.
• Minimize waste associated with draining fluids.
• Collaborate with drilling engineers and technicians on cost-effective drilling.
• Prepare the correct amount of drilling fluids for drilling.
• Assist technicians during the drilling process.
• Assist in the selection of drill bits.

Skills

Fluid systems

Drilling fluids

Drilling bits

Safety protocols

Environmental regulations

Mud logging

Mud contaminants

Mud additives

Mud treatment

Waste management

Extraction techniques

Interpretation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Under pressure

Fast-paced

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking a Mud Engineer with West Oklahoma experience to prepare drilling fluids and oversee mud system operation onsite. You will work with drilling engineers to optimize fluid properties and ensure compliant operations.

Candidates should have hands-on knowledge of drilling fluids, mud logs, and waste management, and be able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining cost efficiencies.