Drilling Fluids Engineer - Upington

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

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic organization within the oil and gas industry, is looking for a qualified Drilling Fluids Engineer to join their team in Upington, Northern Cape. This critical role involves managing and optimizing drilling fluid systems to ensure efficient and safe drilling operations. You will be responsible for designing drilling fluid programs, monitoring fluid properties on-site, and troubleshooting any associated issues. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of rheology, fluid chemistry, and their impact on drilling performance and wellbore stability. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to essential projects and develop your expertise within a supportive company environment. We are seeking a detail-oriented engineer with a solid technical background.