Mud Logger

RigUp; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RigUp is seeking a Mud Logger to support drilling operations in the Permian Basin. The role focuses on monitoring wellsite geological and drilling data, maintaining accurate records, and communicating key findings to the drilling team.

As part of the site team, you will collect and describe cuttings, maintain mud logs, reports, and wellsite documentation, track gas readings, and report anomalies to ensure safe, efficient operations and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Experience mud logging in drilling operations.
• Familiarity with Permian Basin drilling environments.
• Ability to accurately document and report wellsite data.
• Knowledge of drilling parameters and gas detection.
• Strong communication with the drilling team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor drilling parameters and mud logging data during drilling operations
• Collect, describe, and document cuttings samples at required intervals
• Maintain accurate mud logs, reports, and wellsite documentation
• Track gas readings and report anomalies
• Communicate observations and operational updates to the drilling team

Skills

Mud logging experience

Permian Basin familiarity

Documentation & reporting

Drilling parameter knowledge

Gas detection

Communication with drilling team

Job description

Our Vision: RigUp is where the best workers power the world’s most successful projects. We are united by a common mission: to deliver services and technology that fundamentally change how skilled workers and the businesses they serve get hard work done.

Job Description:

Mud Logger position supporting drilling operations in the Permian Basin. This role focuses on monitoring wellsite geological and drilling data, maintaining accurate records, and communicating key findings to the drilling team.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor drilling parameters and mud logging data during drilling operations
• Collect, describe, and document cuttings samples at required intervals
• Maintain accurate mud logs, reports, and wellsite documentation
• Track gas readings and other relevant indicators and report anomalies
• Communicate observations and operational updates to the drilling team

Skills and Qualifications:

• Mud logging experience in drilling operations
• Familiarity with Permian Basin drilling environments
• Ability to accurately document and report wellsite data
• Working knowledge of drilling parameters, gas detection, and sample description
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with the drilling team