Drilling Fluids Specialist

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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