Hybrid Drilling Fluids Engineer: Field Ops & Tech

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Drilling Fluids Engineer to design, manage and optimize fluid systems for safe and efficient drilling in Upington, Northern Cape. The role blends on-site supervision with potential remote project work.

You will monitor fluid properties, troubleshoot downhole issues, and deliver technical recommendations to crews and clients while ensuring environmental and safety compliance across projects. This is a hands-on senior role in a dynamic oil & gas environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• At least 4 years in drilling fluids or mud engineering in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of drilling fluid chemistry, rheology and fluid mechanics.
• Experience with water-based, oil-based, and synthetic-based fluids.
• Willingness to travel to rig sites and work on-site/remote support.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and recommend drilling fluid systems for specific well conditions and formations.
• Supervise drilling fluid operations on rig sites, ensuring proper fluid properties are maintained.
• Test and analyze drilling fluid samples to monitor performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve drilling fluid-related issues during operations.
• Manage inventory and logistics for drilling fluid products and equipment.
• Prepare daily and end-of-well drilling fluid reports.
• Provide technical support and recommendations to drilling crews and clients.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety procedures.

Skills

Drilling fluids chemistry

Rheology

Fluid mechanics

Troubleshooting

Education

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

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Drilling Fluids Engineer to design, manage and optimize fluid systems for safe and efficient drilling in Upington, Northern Cape. The role blends on-site supervision with potential remote project work.

You will monitor fluid properties, troubleshoot downhole issues, and deliver technical recommendations to crews and clients while ensuring environmental and safety compliance across projects. This is a hands-on senior role in a dynamic oil & gas environment.