Drilling Fluids Specialist On-Site Rig Support East London

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 332,000 - 627,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Contract extension potential

Hands-on exposure to diverse drilling

Professional development opportunities

Coastal East London work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Drilling Fluids Specialist for a contract in East London, Eastern Cape. You will design and optimize drilling fluid systems, supervise rig-site operations, monitor fluid properties, and collaborate with drilling engineers to improve wellbore stability and drilling efficiency.

The role requires a degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry with 5+ years in the oil and gas industry, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Drilling Fluids Engineer or Specialist in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work on rig sites.

Responsibilities

• Design and recommend drilling fluid systems based on well objectives and geological conditions.
• Supervise drilling fluid operations on the rig site.
• Monitor drilling fluid properties (density, viscosity, filtration) to meet specifications.
• Troubleshoot drilling fluid-related problems (lost circulation, wellbore instability, stuck pipe).
• Provide technical recommendations for fluid adjustments and additive usage.
• Collaborate with drilling engineers and mud loggers to optimize performance.
• Manage inventory of drilling fluid chemicals and materials.
• Prepare daily drilling fluid reports and end-of-well reports.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations regarding drilling fluid disposal.
• Stay updated on new drilling fluid technologies and additives.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Tools

Drilling fluid testing procedures

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Drilling Fluids Specialist for a contract in East London, Eastern Cape. You will design and optimize drilling fluid systems, supervise rig-site operations, monitor fluid properties, and collaborate with drilling engineers to improve wellbore stability and drilling efficiency.

The role requires a degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry with 5+ years in the oil and gas industry, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and familiarity with