Remote Senior Drilling Fluids Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Drilling Fluids Engineer for a fully remote role in South Africa. The candidate will oversee drilling fluid systems, optimize fluid programs, and troubleshoot complex challenges from a remote location.

A strong background in fluid chemistry, rheology, and lab testing is required. The role emphasizes independent work, safety and environmental compliance, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support drilling projects across sites while based remotely

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of experience as a Drilling Fluids Engineer within the Oil & Gas industry.

Responsibilities

• Design, recommend, and manage drilling fluid programs tailored to specific geological conditions and drilling objectives.
• Oversee the performance of drilling fluid systems, ensuring they meet technical specifications and operational requirements.
• Provide on-demand technical support and troubleshooting for drilling fluid-related issues encountered during drilling operations.
• Conduct laboratory testing and analysis of drilling fluid samples to monitor properties and ensure quality control.
• Evaluate and recommend new drilling fluid products and technologies.
• Collaborate remotely with drilling engineers, geologists, and rig crews to optimize drilling fluid performance.
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and performance analyses related to drilling fluids.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations related to drilling fluid operations.

Skills

Drilling fluids

Rheology

Chemistry

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in the Oil & Gas industry , is actively seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Drilling Fluids Engineer to join their technical team in a fully remote capacity. This position is crucial for providing expert oversight and support for drilling fluid systems across various projects, ensuring optimal wellbore stability, efficient drilling rates, and effective hole cleaning. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of drilling fluid chemistry, rheology, and properties, with a proven ability to troubleshoot and optimize fluid programs. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your specialized knowledge to critical drilling operations from the convenience of a remote location, contributing significantly to project success without the need for relocation. We are looking for a proactive engineer who can deliver innovative solutions and maintain the highest standards of performance for our client’s drilling operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, recommend, and manage drilling fluid programs tailored to specific geological conditions and drilling objectives.
• Oversee the performance of drilling fluid systems, ensuring they meet technical specifications and operational requirements.
• Provide on-demand technical support and troubleshooting for drilling fluid-related issues encountered during drilling operations.
• Conduct laboratory testing and analysis of drilling fluid samples to monitor properties and ensure quality control.
• Evaluate and recommend new drilling fluid products and technologies.
• Collaborate remotely with drilling engineers, geologists, and rig crews to optimize drilling fluid performance.
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and performance analyses related to drilling fluids.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations related to drilling fluid operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience as a Drilling Fluids Engineer within the Oil & Gas industry .
• In-depth knowledge of drilling fluid types, additives, rheology, and chemistry.
• Proven experience in troubleshooting drilling fluid challenges and optimizing performance.
• Familiarity with drilling operations and associated challenges.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, especially in a remote setting.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in South Africa and comfortable operating in a fully remote capacity, potentially supporting operations near Sandton .

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund benefits, and numerous opportunities for professional development.
• This fully remote position provides the flexibility to work from your preferred location while contributing to a leading Oil & Gas organization.