Drilling Fluids Engineer - Field Ops & Optimization

Placements24; Centurion; In loco; ZAR 900.000 - 1.400.000; Tempo pieno

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Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Performance-based incentives

Life assurance

Disability cover

Wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Drilling Fluids Engineer for operations in Centurion, Gauteng. The role focuses on managing and optimizing drilling fluid systems, with hands-on field experience and strong knowledge of fluid chemistry, rheology, and solids control.

You will perform routine testing, monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure safety and compliance while supporting field teams and providing technical recommendations.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Chemistry, or a related scientific field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on experience as a Drilling Fluids Engineer in onshore or offshore drilling operations.
• Thorough understanding of drilling fluid chemistry, rheology, and additives.
• Experience with solids control equipment and techniques.
• Knowledge of drilling fluid testing procedures and equipment calibration.

Mansioni

• Design, manage, and optimize drilling fluid systems for various drilling applications.
• Conduct routine testing and analysis of drilling fluid properties (density, viscosity, rheology, filtration).
• Monitor fluid performance during drilling operations and make necessary adjustments.
• Troubleshoot drilling fluid-related problems and implement solutions to minimize non-productive time.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company policies regarding fluid handling and disposal.
• Manage inventory of drilling fluid additives and equipment on location.
• Collaborate with drilling engineers and rig personnel to achieve drilling objectives.
• Prepare daily drilling fluid reports and provide technical recommendations.
• Stay updated on the latest technologies and best practices in drilling fluids engineering.
• Assist in the training of junior personnel and mud personnel.

Conoscenze

Fluid chemistry

Rheology

Solids control

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Chemistry or related

Strumenti

Solids control equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Drilling Fluids Engineer for operations in Centurion, Gauteng. The role focuses on managing and optimizing drilling fluid systems, with hands-on field experience and strong knowledge of fluid chemistry, rheology, and solids control.

You will perform routine testing, monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure safety and compliance while supporting field teams and providing technical recommendations.