Onshore Drilling Fluids Engineer | Hybrid (Bloemfontein)

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation

Medical and accident insurance

Career development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Drilling Fluids Engineer for onshore operations in Bloemfontein, Free State. You will design, manage and optimize drilling fluid programs, supervise mud operations, monitor properties, troubleshoot issues, and ensure safety and environmental compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Petroleum Engineering, at least 5 years in drilling fluids, deep knowledge of fluid systems, and willingness to travel to rig sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or related science discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Drilling Fluids Engineer, with onshore operations experience.

Responsabilités

• Design, manage, and optimize drilling fluid programs for onshore wells.
• Supervise drilling fluid operations at the rig site and provide technical guidance to mud engineers.
• Monitor fluid properties (density, viscosity, rheology, filtration) and ensure they meet requirements.
• Troubleshoot drilling fluid-related problems (formation damage, lost circulation, wellbore instability).
• Recommend adjustments to fluid formulation to improve performance.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations related to disposal and management.
• Prepare daily fluid reports, analyses, and cost tracking.
• Collaborate with engineers, geologists, and clients to address drilling challenges.
• Maintain inventory of drilling fluid chemicals and equipment.
• Stay updated on new drilling fluid technologies and best practices.

Connaissances

Drilling fluid design

Rheology

Hydraulics

Analytical thinking

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Outils

Drilling fluid testing equipment

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Drilling Fluids Engineer for onshore operations in Bloemfontein, Free State. You will design, manage and optimize drilling fluid programs, supervise mud operations, monitor properties, troubleshoot issues, and ensure safety and environmental compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Petroleum Engineering, at least 5 years in drilling fluids, deep knowledge of fluid systems, and willingness to travel to rig sites.