The Mud Specialist is responsible for planning, monitoring, and maintaining drilling fluid systems to ensure safe, cost-effective, and environmentally compliant drilling operations. The role involves providing technical support on mud properties, testing, and treatment while coordinating with drilling engineers and rig site teams to optimize drilling performance.


Design, select, and maintain drilling fluid systems for various well conditions.
Conduct regular testing of drilling mud properties and ensure compliance with specifications.
Recommend chemical treatments and additives to maintain mud performance and wellbore stability.
Monitor solids control equipment and ensure efficient fluid circulation.
Identify and troubleshoot drilling fluid-related problems such as losses, kicks, and contamination.
Ensure compliance with HSE standards and environmental regulations in all mud operations.
Collaborate with drilling and completion engineers to optimize drilling performance.
Prepare technical reports, mud logs, and daily fluid system performance summaries.


Job Requirement


Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience as a Mud Specialist in oil and gas drilling operations.
Strong knowledge of drilling fluids chemistry, rheology, and hydraulics.
Certification in well control (IWCF/IADC) is an advantage.
Proficiency in mud testing equipment and laboratory analysis.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and reporting skills.
Ability to work in challenging offshore and onshore environments.
Familiarity with industry standards (API, ISO) for drilling fluids.