Drilling Fluids Engineer

Job Description DRILLING FLUIDS ENGINEEER (DFE)
is responsible for being SLB's technical representative on the rig and make sure that the work is performed in such a manner that it gives the best possible technical and cost-effective solution for the operator.
Successful Position holders are excellent communicators, enjoy solving problems, and work well both independently and in a team.
Roles and Responsibilities:

• At all times make sure that the operator is given the best possible advice and guidance in order to achieve the best possible results.
• Forecast material requirements for well-site operations and order adequate amount of drilling fluid products and equipment to mix and maintain drilling fluids according to the specifications listed in the drilling fluid program.
• Supervise all treatment of drilling fluids or other fluids and ensure all solids control equipment is operating in a safe and efficient manner.
• Keep close control of fluid properties and ensure provision of a complete, accurate and informative Daily Drilling Fluid Report.
• Ensure that adjustments of drilling fluids properties are carried out according to approved drilling fluids program.
• Ensure that an adequate rig site chemical inventory and an accurate record of supply and consumption is maintained and reported.
• Ensure provision of a complete, accurate and informative Well Summary Report.
• Keep the drilling fluid laboratory clean and tidy and ensure proper inventory of offshore testing equipment and chemicals. Ensure that all test equipment is well maintained and regularly calibrated according to procedures.
• As per requests, provide information concerning drilling fluid properties to the operator, drilling contractor and logging company or mud logging company.
• Ensure implementation of company’s and the customer’s Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental Policies, Procedures and Quality Plans.
• Attend all Operator and Drilling Contractor organized safety meetings and advise on health, safety and environmental matters relating to SLB products and fluids.
• Maintain an active role in the identification and reporting of hazards, non-conformances, and opportunities for improvement of QHSE and where relevant assist in the implementation of corrective and preventive actions and improvements.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum an Engineering Degree, preferably within petroleum technology or chemistry, or equivalent. (Formal theoretical education may be compensated by long-term experience.)
• Minimum seven (7) years as Drilling Fluids Engineer. WBM (Bentonite Spud Fluids, SOBM, Completion Brines).
• Basic drilling fluids course (Mud School)-mandatory.
• Compulsory safety training course.
• English-Fluent, Turkmen, Russian.
• Prior experience with M-I SWACO products, services, or operations would be an asset.

SLB is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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