Remote Drilling Fluids Engineer with Flexible Hours

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and remote work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible hours across time zones

Access to advanced simulation tools

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Remote Drilling Fluids Engineer to join a global team. You will design, manage, and optimize drilling fluid systems for offshore and onshore operations, focusing on wellbore integrity, safety, and efficient drilling from a remote location.

Responsibilities include real-time performance monitoring, data analysis, and recommending treatments while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical) or related science.
• Minimum of 6 years hands-on experience as a Drilling Fluids Engineer, preferably offshore.
• In-depth knowledge of drilling fluid chemistry, rheology, and additives.
• Excellent remote communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Design and recommend drilling fluid systems tailored to specific geological conditions and well objectives for global projects.
• Monitor drilling fluid performance in real-time, analyze fluid properties, and provide timely recommendations for treatments and adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company policies regarding drilling fluid management and disposal.
• Troubleshoot drilling fluid-related issues, such as stuck pipe, lost circulation, and formation damage.
• Maintain detailed records of drilling fluid operations, costs, and performance data.
• Collaborate effectively with remote drilling engineers, geologists, and operational teams to achieve drilling objectives safely and efficiently.

Skills

Drilling Fluids

Offshore Experience

Remote Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related science

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Remote Drilling Fluids Engineer to join a global team. You will design, manage, and optimize drilling fluid systems for offshore and onshore operations, focusing on wellbore integrity, safety, and efficient drilling from a remote location.

Responsibilities include real-time performance monitoring, data analysis, and recommending treatments while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and company policies.