Technical degree or diploma in Petroleum Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, or related discipline, or equivalent field experience in drilling fluids/mud engineering.
3+ years of experience in drilling fluids engineering/mud engineering (land or offshore).
Working knowledge of drilling hydraulics, ECD management, solids control, and wellbore stability fundamentals.
Demonstrated ability to interpret lab results and translate them into actionable field treatments.
Responsibilities
Design and maintain tailored drilling fluid programs based on well objectives and formation challenges.
Monitor and control fluid properties to ensure compliance with program limits.
Conduct lab testing and field measurements, ensuring quality in samples and reporting.
Troubleshoot fluid-related drilling issues and provide clear recommendations.
Coordinate chemical/additive usage and optimize consumption for performance and cost.
Interface with rig and office stakeholders to align execution and manage changes.
Maintain accurate documentation including daily reports and cost tracking.
Support HSE compliance by ensuring safe handling and disposal of mud products.
Benefits
Opportunities for continuous improvement and professional development.
Engagement in a collaborative work environment with diverse stakeholders.
Focus on safety and compliance in all operations.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Design and maintain drilling fluid programs (WBM/OBM/SBM as applicable) tailored to well objectives, formation challenges, and operational constraints.
Monitor and control fluid properties (e.g., rheology, density, filtration, oil/water ratio, alkalinity, chlorides, solids control performance) to maintain parameters within program limits.
Conduct and interpret lab testing and field measurements; ensure samples, test methods, and reporting meet quality expectations.
Troubleshoot fluid-related drilling issues such as stuck pipe, losses, wellbore instability, contamination, dilution, solids management challenges, and ECD management, providing clear recommendations and follow-through.
Coordinate chemical/additive usage and treatment plans; optimize consumption while sustaining performance and cost effectiveness.
Interface with rig and office stakeholders (drilling contractor, operator reps, solids control, cementing/completions as needed) to align execution and manage changes.
Maintain accurate documentation including daily mud reports, inventories, cost tracking, and any deviations/lessons learned.
Support HSE compliance by ensuring safe handling, storage, transport, and disposal of mud products and waste streams; reinforce safe work practices on location.
Drive continuous improvement using post-well reviews, KPI tracking, and structured problem-solving to improve performance and reliability.
Required Qualifications
Technical degree or diploma in Petroleum Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, or related discipline or equivalent field experience in drilling fluids/mud engineering.
3+ years experience in drilling fluids engineering / mud engineering (land or offshore).
Working knowledge of drilling hydraulics, ECD management, solids control, and wellbore stability fundamentals.
Demonstrated ability to interpret lab results and translate them into actionable field treatments.
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