Mud Man at Myrtle Management Consultants

Job Description

• The Mud Man is responsible for supporting the management, monitoring, preparation, and maintenance of drilling fluids to ensure that the mud system performs effectively throughout drilling operations.
• The role assists in maintaining the required properties of drilling fluids and promptly identifying abnormal conditions that may affect well integrity or drilling performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain drilling fluids in accordance with approved drilling programmes.
• Monitor mud properties including density, viscosity, filtration, pH, solids content, and other required parameters.
• Conduct routine mud checks and maintain accurate records of results.
• Assist with the mixing and handling of mud chemicals and additives.
• Monitor mud volumes and report unexplained gains or losses.
• Monitor mud tanks, pumps, shakers, desanders, desilters, centrifuges, and related equipment.
• Assist with the treatment and conditioning of drilling fluids.
• Ensure chemicals and additives are correctly stored, labelled, and handled.
• Maintain adequate stocks of drilling-fluid chemicals and materials.
• Report abnormal mud properties or well conditions immediately to the appropriate supervisor.
• Assist with identifying potential well-control indicators.
• Coordinate with the Driller and drilling team regarding mud-related operational requirements.
• Maintain mud-system equipment and report defects.
• Ensure proper housekeeping around the mud plant and chemical storage areas.
• Follow chemical handling, environmental, and HSE procedures.
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, emergency drills, and training.
• Maintain accurate mud reports, inventory records, and operational documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree/HND in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or related discipline is preferred for professional-level positions.
• Relevant drilling fluids/mud engineering certification is advantageous.
• Previous experience working with drilling fluids on a drilling rig is required for experienced positions.
• Knowledge of drilling fluid systems and well-control principles.
• Valid offshore safety and medical certification where applicable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Core Competencies:

• Drilling Fluids Management
• Mud Testing & Analysis
• Well-Control Awareness
• Chemical Handling & Safety
• Mud System Equipment Operation
• Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving
• HSE & Environmental Compliance
• Inventory & Material Management
• Documentation & Reporting
• Teamwork & Communication.

Additional Information:

• The remuneration package is competitive, along with other benefits.