Remote Drilling Fluids Engineer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work benefits

Home office setup allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Drilling Fluids Engineer to support drilling operations worldwide. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing drilling fluid systems and collaborating with drilling engineers and rig crews to meet operational requirements.

This is a fully remote opportunity with significant autonomy. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Petroleum Engineering with 7+ years of field experience and strong analytical and remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience as a drilling fluids engineer with hands-on field experience.
• In-depth knowledge of drilling fluid chemistry, properties and additives.
• Familiarity with mud logging data and its interpretation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and remote communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design drilling fluid programs tailored to well conditions.
• Provide real-time technical support to drilling operations.
• Monitor fluid properties and performance; adjust as needed.
• Analyze drilling fluid samples and laboratory tests.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and promote sustainable fluid practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Remote communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Mud logging data interpretation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly knowledgeable Remote Drilling Fluids Engineer to provide expert support for drilling operations globally. This position operates on a fully remote basis, focusing on the design, implementation, and optimization of drilling fluid systems. You will work closely with drilling engineers and rig crews to ensure fluid performance meets operational requirements, enhances wellbore stability, and minimizes drilling risks. This is an exciting opportunity for a specialist to contribute their expertise to the Oil & Gas industry from anywhere in the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Design drilling fluid programs tailored to specific well conditions and geological formations.
• Provide real-time technical support to drilling operations, troubleshooting fluid-related issues.
• Monitor fluid properties and performance, recommending adjustments as needed.
• Analyze drilling fluid samples and laboratory test results.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and promote sustainable fluid practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a drilling fluids engineer , with significant hands‑on field experience.
• In-depth knowledge of drilling fluid chemistry, properties, and additives.
• Familiarity with mud logging data and its interpretation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and remote communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive remote work benefits package.
• Allowance for home office setup and continuous professional development.
• Opportunity to work with diverse drilling projects and leading industry professionals.
• Flexible working hours supporting a global operational reach.
• Fully remote position offering significant autonomy and work-life integration.