Fluids Engineer at Nestoil Plc

Purpose 

Responsible for the design of drilling mud and completion fluids.

Responsibilities

• Designs, tests, and maintains drilling and completion fluid systems on an oil or gas rig.
• They prevent wellbore instability, control downhole pressures, and ensure safe drilling by constantly monitoring mud weight, viscosity, and chemical properties.
• Conduct daily fluid checks for density, viscosity, gel strengths, salinity, and solids control to keep mud properties within the target drilling window.
• Adjust mud parameters to maintain Equivalent Circulating Density (ECD) and prevent kicks or lost circulation.
• Prepare daily mud reports and comprehensive end-of-well summaries.
• Ensure strict adherence to environmental and safety regulations regarding chemical handling and waste management.

KPIs

• 100% fluid efficiency, system reliability, contamination control, and cost

Qualifications

• 7+ yrs fluid engineering experience; IWCF L3/4; BOSIET/HUET; H2S.