Drilling Fluids Specialist

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Training opportunities

Impactful role

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a Drilling Fluids Specialist to lead design, formulation, and monitoring of drilling muds and completion fluids, ensuring wellbore integrity and optimized performance across projects in the Oil & Gas sector.

The ideal candidate brings extensive drilling fluid chemistry expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to provide on-site and remote technical support, with a proactive approach to problem-solving in diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of drilling fluids experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• In-depth knowledge of drilling fluid chemistry, rheology, and additives.
• Experience with water-based, oil-based, and synthetic-based drilling fluids.

Responsibilities

• Design and recommend appropriate drilling fluid systems based on geological conditions and drilling objectives.
• Supervise the mixing and testing of drilling fluids to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Monitor drilling fluid properties during operations and make necessary adjustments to maintain performance.
• Troubleshoot drilling fluid-related problems, such as lost circulation, stuck pipe, and formation damage.
• Conduct fluid analysis and provide technical recommendations to drilling engineers and rig crews.
• Manage inventory of drilling fluid chemicals and equipment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Technical support

Remote support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Tools

Testing equipment

Rheology instrumentation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly knowledgeable Drilling Fluids Specialist to join their technical services team in Sandton . This role is critical for optimizing drilling performance and ensuring wellbore integrity through expert management of drilling fluid systems. You will be responsible for the design, formulation, and monitoring of drilling muds and completion fluids, ensuring they meet the specific geological and operational requirements of various projects in the Oil & Gas sector . The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in drilling fluid chemistry, properties, and application, coupled with strong analytical skills and the ability to provide on-site and remote technical support. This position demands a proactive approach to problem-solving and a deep understanding of how fluid properties impact drilling efficiency and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and recommend appropriate drilling fluid systems based on geological conditions and drilling objectives.
• Supervise the mixing and testing of drilling fluids to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Monitor drilling fluid properties during operations and make necessary adjustments to maintain performance.
• Troubleshoot drilling fluid-related problems, such as lost circulation, stuck pipe, and formation damage.
• Conduct fluid analysis and provide technical recommendations to drilling engineers and rig crews.
• Manage inventory of drilling fluid chemicals and equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related scientific field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a drilling fluids engineer or specialist in the Oil & Gas industry .
• In-depth knowledge of drilling fluid chemistry, rheology, and additives.
• Experience with various drilling fluid systems (e.g., water-based, oil-based, synthetic-based).
• Familiarity with relevant testing equipment and procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure in diverse environments, including potentially remote locations near Sandton .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and technical training.
• Dynamic role with significant impact on drilling operations efficiency and success.