Mud Engineer (Upstream) at a Leading and Fast-growing Independent Oil & Gas Exploration and Production Company

A leading and fast-growing independent Oil & Gas Exploration and Production company in Nigeria with a downstream enterprise is recruiting experienced and dynamic candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mud Engineer (Upstream)

Job Ref: GEN-OPS-UPO-DRL-FLD-ENG-2023
Location: Lagos

Job Description

• As part of the company's drilling and completions operations team and in liaison with the geologist, experi- enced mud engineers are required for quality review of the basis of design for proposed fluids systems, mixing, testing and ensuring proper engineering and well ob- jectives are met during the planning and drilling process.

Responsibilities

• Reviews 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 techni- cians 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.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Mineral, 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.

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.

We Offer
An attractive and internationally competitive remuneration package, a pleasant working environment with good perquisites and prospects await the successful candidates.

Application Closing Date
13th April, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter with a Passport photograph to: [email protected] using the Job Title and appropriate Job Code as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• All applications will be treated in strict confidence.