Drilling Fluids Engineer: Optimize Wellbore Performance

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a qualified Drilling Fluids Engineer for the Upington, Northern Cape location. The role focuses on designing drilling fluid programs, monitoring fluid properties on-site, and troubleshooting related issues to optimize drilling performance and wellbore stability.

The successful candidate will have strong rheology and fluid chemistry knowledge and contribute to essential projects in a supportive company environment.

Responsibilities

• Design drilling fluid programs and mud systems.
• Monitor fluid properties on site and adjust formulations as needed.
• Troubleshoot drilling-fluid issues to ensure performance and wellbore stability.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a qualified Drilling Fluids Engineer for the Upington, Northern Cape location. The role focuses on designing drilling fluid programs, monitoring fluid properties on-site, and troubleshooting related issues to optimize drilling performance and wellbore stability.

The successful candidate will have strong rheology and fluid chemistry knowledge and contribute to essential projects in a supportive company environment.