Drilling Fluids Lead - On-Site Expert (Contract, Pretoria)

Placements24; Pretoria; Vor Ort; ZAR 461.000 - 1.292.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive daily rate

Contract extension potential

Based in Pretoria

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Drilling Fluids Engineer for our client in Pretoria, offering a challenging contract with potential extension. The role focuses on designing and optimizing drilling fluid systems, lab testing, on-site support, and technical leadership in varied geological settings across oil & gas operations.

The candidate will lead fluid design, monitor performance, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with geologists and drilling engineers to enhance efficiency and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• 7+ years hands-on experience as a Drilling Fluids Engineer in the Oil & Gas sector.
• Experience designing and managing drilling fluids (water-based, oil-based, and synthetic-based).
• Knowledge of API standards and drilling fluid testing procedures.

Aufgaben

• Design, implement, and manage drilling fluid programs for specific well objectives.
• Laboratory testing of drilling fluid properties to meet specs.
• Monitor fluid performance and troubleshoot during drilling operations.
• Provide on-site technical support to drilling crews and clients.

Kenntnisse

Drilling fluids design

Rheology & fluid chemistry

On-site technical support

Ausbildung

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

Tools

Fluid calculations software

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Drilling Fluids Engineer for our client in Pretoria, offering a challenging contract with potential extension. The role focuses on designing and optimizing drilling fluid systems, lab testing, on-site support, and technical leadership in varied geological settings across oil & gas operations.

The candidate will lead fluid design, monitor performance, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with geologists and drilling engineers to enhance efficiency and