Mud Engineer (Upstream) at an Oil and Gas Company

A leading and fast growing independent oil and gas exploration and production company in Nigeria with downstream enterprise requires the services of experienced and dynamics candidates for the following experienced positions for immediate hire. 

Ref: GEN-OPS-UPO-DRL-FLD-ENG-2023

Job Description

As part of the company’s drilling and completions operations team and in liaison with the geologist, experienced mud engineers are required for quality review of the basis of design for proposed fluids systems, mixing, testing and ensuring proper engineering and well objectives are met during the planning and drilling process.

Responsibilities:

• Review basis of design with service provider
• Controls the technology to prepare the drilling mud
• Monitors the drilling fluid mud cleaning system’s operation
• Participates in the optimization of the flushing fluids, and cleaning equipment modes of operation
• Recommends optimal operating modes for cleaning fluid stages
• Ensures the biopolymer fluid parameters comply with work plans
• Recommends treatment of drilling fluid with reagents
• Recommends the replacement of drilling fluid to maintain optimal parameters and drilling fluid system properties
• Minimizes waste associated with draining fluids
• Works with geologist, drilling engineers and technicians to ensure a cost-effective drilling process
• Recommend the right amount of mud needed at all stages
• Coordinates the activities of service providers during the drilling process
• Provide input in the selection of drill bits

Job and Skill Requirements

• Expert knowledge of fluid systems, drilling fluids, and drilling bits
• Knowledge of safety protocols and environmental regulations
• Ability to create detailed mud logs and reviews
• Knowledge of different drilling contaminants, additives, and mud treatment 
• Proficient understanding of waste management
• Technical knowledge in mathematics, physics, geology, and chemistry
• Knowledge of various extraction techniques
• Strong IT skills
• Interpretational and cooperation skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mineral, or petroleum engineering or other relevant fields
• Necessary medical certificates
• Valid Well Control Certification
• HUET, Basic Firefighting, Water Survival, and FAST training
• Offshore survival course certification, such as the Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training Certificate (BOSIET)
• Minimum Industry Safety Training (MIST) certificates