Drilling Fluids Specialist – On-Site Growth & Benefits

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation

Career growth & training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Drilling Fluids Specialist for an on-site role in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The candidate will design, test, and implement drilling fluid programs, supervise fluid technicians, and support drilling crews with technical guidance.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry and at least 4 years of Oil & Gas experience with drilling fluids. IWCF certification is a plus, and the role focuses on safe, efficient drilling in challenging

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related science.
• Minimum of 4 years experience as a Drilling Fluids Engineer or Specialist in Oil & Gas.
• Strong knowledge of drilling fluid types, additives and functions.
• Familiarity with drilling fluid testing equipment and API standards.
• Understanding of wellbore hydraulics and interaction with fluids.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and recommend drilling fluid systems based on well objectives and conditions.
• Oversee daily drilling fluid services operations including mixing, testing, and treatment.
• Monitor drilling fluid properties and adjust treatments as necessary.
• Perform laboratory testing of drilling fluid samples per specifications.
• Troubleshoot drilling fluid related problems during operations.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company policies.
• Provide technical training to rig personnel and fluid technicians.
• Maintain records of fluid properties, treatments, and costs.
• Communicate with drilling engineers and operational staff.

Skills

Drilling fluids

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Tools

IWCF/Other certifications

Drilling fluid testing equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Drilling Fluids Specialist for an on-site role in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The candidate will design, test, and implement drilling fluid programs, supervise fluid technicians, and support drilling crews with technical guidance.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry and at least 4 years of Oil & Gas experience with drilling fluids. IWCF certification is a plus, and the role focuses on safe, efficient drilling in challenging