Senior Drilling Fluids Engineer - Hybrid (Mining)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Paid leave

Training opportunities

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom, Free State, seeks a Senior Drilling Fluids Engineer to lead the design, implementation and monitoring of drilling fluid programs in demanding underground environments.

You will analyze rheology, fluid chemistry and solids control, optimize formulations, mentor technicians and collaborate with geologists to reduce formation damage. The role offers a hybrid work setup and opportunities for professional development within a safety-focused team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Petroleum, Mining) or related science.
• 6+ years of drilling fluids engineering experience, preferably in mining/oil & gas.
• Expertise in drilling fluid chemistry, rheology and additives.
• Strong understanding of drilling operations and fluid systems.
• Experience with solids control equipment and techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage drilling fluid programs for various exploration and production drilling operations.
• Analyze drilling fluid properties (rheology, density, filtration, chemistry).
• Optimize fluid formulations to improve hole stability and reduce formation damage.
• Monitor fluid performance on-site; troubleshoot and advise corrective actions.
• Oversee procurement and inventory of drilling fluid additives and chemicals.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with engineers and geologists to understand geological formations.
• Train and mentor junior drilling fluids technicians and engineers.
• Maintain records of fluid properties, operational parameters and performance metrics.

Skills

Drilling fluids

Rheology

Fluid chemistry

Data analysis

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Petroleum, Mining) or related science

Tools

Solids control equipment

Job description

Placements24 in Welkom, Free State, seeks a Senior Drilling Fluids Engineer to lead the design, implementation and monitoring of drilling fluid programs in demanding underground environments.

You will analyze rheology, fluid chemistry and solids control, optimize formulations, mentor technicians and collaborate with geologists to reduce formation damage. The role offers a hybrid work setup and opportunities for professional development within a safety-focused team.