Senior Drilling Fluids Engineer - Remote

Placements24; Pretoria; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote work environment

Competitive salary & benefits

Professional development allowance

Global project exposure

Work-life integration

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Drilling Fluids Engineer to work remotely with global drilling teams. You will optimize fluid systems, analyze performance data, and provide real-time technical guidance from a home-based office.

The ideal candidate holds a chemical/petroleum engineering degree, 7+ years in drilling fluids, deep knowledge of rheology and additives, and strong communication for remote collaboration across projects and regions.

Formación

• Must have 7+ years of experience in drilling fluids engineering.
• Degree in Chemical/Petroleum Engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of drilling fluid chemistry, rheology, solids control, and additives.

Responsabilidades

• Design, manage, and optimize drilling fluid systems to meet wellbore requirements.
• Analyze drilling fluid properties, performance data, and field samples to diagnose issues.
• Provide real-time technical support and recommendations to drilling operations teams.
• Develop and implement best practices for drilling fluid management, inventory control, and waste disposal.
• Conduct performance reviews of drilling fluid products and service providers.
• Train and mentor junior drilling fluid engineers and field personnel.

Conocimientos

Drilling fluids engineering

Fluid chemistry

Rheology analysis

Remote collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Herramientas

Rheology software

Wellbore modelling tools

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a highly skilled Senior Drilling Fluids Engineer for a fully remote position. This role is critical for optimizing drilling performance and ensuring wellbore stability across various projects. You will provide expert technical support and guidance on drilling fluid systems, develop customized fluid programs, and troubleshoot challenges encountered in the field, all from your remote workstation. The ideal candidate possesses extensive knowledge of drilling fluid chemistry, properties, and operations, combined with excellent analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with field teams and management. This is a prime opportunity to make a significant impact on operational efficiency and safety in a flexible, home-based role.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and optimize drilling fluid systems to meet specific wellbore requirements and operational objectives.


• Analyze drilling fluid properties, performance data, and field samples to diagnose and resolve issues.


• Provide real-time technical support and recommendations to drilling operations teams.


• Develop and implement best practices for drilling fluid management, inventory control, and waste disposal.


• Conduct performance reviews of drilling fluid products and service providers.


• Train and mentor junior drilling fluid engineers and field personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related discipline.


• Minimum of 7 years of experience specifically in drilling fluids engineering .


• In-depth knowledge of drilling fluid chemistry, rheology, solids control, and additive functions.


• Experience with various drilling environments, including deepwater, high-pressure/high-temperature (HPHT), and unconventional plays.


• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting related to drilling fluid performance.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, essential for effective remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.


• Fully remote work environment offering exceptional work-life integration.


• Opportunities to work on diverse and challenging global drilling projects.


• Professional development allowance for continued learning and skill enhancement.


• Supportive team culture focused on innovation and operational excellence.