Hybrid Drilling Fluids Engineer | Oil & Gas

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Hybrid work

Paid leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Drilling Fluids Engineer to join the Richards Bay team in KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on designing, testing, and applying drilling fluids tailored to geological conditions and drilling challenges, with a hybrid work arrangement blending on-site collaboration and remote work.

The ideal candidate holds a chemical or engineering degree with 5+ years of drilling fluid experience in Oil & Gas, and demonstrates strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Drilling Fluids Engineer in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Knowledge of drilling fluid chemistry and its impact on drilling performance.
• Experience with water-based, oil-based, and synthetic-based drilling fluids.
• Familiarity with drilling fluid testing equipment and procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities for effective teamwork.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, with regular travel to drilling sites as needed.
• Willingness to be based in or near Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.

Responsibilities

• Design and supervise drilling fluid systems for operations.
• Monitor drilling fluid properties on-site and adjust as needed.
• Laboratory testing of drilling fluid samples to meet specifications.
• Troubleshoot drilling fluid-related problems and implement solutions.
• Manage inventory and procurement of drilling fluid chemicals and equipment.
• Provide technical support and training to drilling crews on fluid handling.
• Prepare daily and end-of-well fluid reports detailing performance.
• Collaborate with drilling engineers and geologists to optimize fluid programs.
• Ensure environmental and safety compliance related to fluids.
• Participate in hybrid team meetings with insights from field operations.

Skills

Drilling fluids knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Hybrid work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Drilling fluid testing equipment

Fluid systems knowledge (WB/OB/SB)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Drilling Fluids Engineer to join the Richards Bay team in KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on designing, testing, and applying drilling fluids tailored to geological conditions and drilling challenges, with a hybrid work arrangement blending on-site collaboration and remote work.

The ideal candidate holds a chemical or engineering degree with 5+ years of drilling fluid experience in Oil & Gas, and demonstrates strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork