Drilling Fluids Engineer - Remote

Placements24; Stellenbosch Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remote salary

Health and retirement benefits

Home office allowance

Professional development opportunities

Remote-friendly environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a skilled Drilling Fluids Engineer to deliver remote technical support for drilling operations, monitoring fluid properties and recommending adjustments to maintain wellbore stability and efficiency.

This remote-first role requires a Bachelor's in Chemical or Petroleum Engineering, 4+ years in drilling fluids, and strong communication for collaboration with teams near Paarl and across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Petroleum Engineering (or related field).
• 4+ years as Drilling Fluids Engineer in Oil & Gas.
• Knowledge of drilling fluid chemistry, properties & applications.
• Experience with fluid monitoring software & remote data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills for diagnosing fluid-related challenges.
• Excellent communication for remote collaboration with teams near Paarl.

Responsibilities

• Remotely monitor drilling fluid properties and performance for ongoing drilling operations.
• Provide technical recommendations for mud formulation, treatment, and conditioning based on real-time data.
• Troubleshoot drilling fluid issues such as lost circulation, wellbore instability, and shale inhibition.
• Develop and implement drilling fluid programs tailored to specific well objectives and geological conditions.
• Collaborate with drilling engineers and rig site personnel to ensure effective fluid management.
• Maintain detailed records of fluid testing, performance, and costs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Fluid monitoring

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Fluid monitoring software

Remote data analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Drilling Fluids Engineer to provide remote technical support and expertise for their drilling operations. This position is crucial for ensuring the optimal performance and safety of drilling fluids systems across various projects. You will remotely monitor fluid properties, troubleshoot issues, and recommend adjustments to maintain drilling efficiency and wellbore stability. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fluids engineer to leverage their knowledge in a flexible, remote-first setting, supporting operations in regions like the Western Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Remotely monitor drilling fluid properties and performance for ongoing drilling operations.
• Provide technical recommendations for mud formulation, treatment, and conditioning based on real-time data.
• Troubleshoot drilling fluid related issues such as lost circulation, wellbore instability, and shale inhibition.
• Develop and implement drilling fluid programs tailored to specific well objectives and geological conditions.
• Collaborate with drilling engineers and rig site personnel to ensure effective fluid management.
• Maintain detailed records of fluid testing, performance, and costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Drilling Fluids Engineer in the Oil & Gas industry.
• In-depth knowledge of drilling fluid chemistry, properties, and applications.
• Experience with fluid monitoring software and remote data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for diagnosing and resolving fluid-related challenges.
• Excellent communication skills for effective remote collaboration with teams near Paarl.

Benefits

• Competitive remote salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Allowance for home office setup and maintenance.
• Continuous professional development opportunities and access to industry conferences.
• A dynamic and flexible remote working environment supporting global Oil & Gas projects.