Supervisor, Drilling Fluids

Job Purpose

Supervise the optimization and formulation drilling and completion fluids as per the prescribed well program for each well. Contribute to improvements in overall well quality and cost optimization. Plan fluid requirements, build and maintain the relevant inventories and publish the associated report.

Job Specific Accountabilities

• Sample and analyze drilling mud at regular intervals as well as whenever required in order to ensure smooth and efficient drilling operations.
• Calculate and report the daily low gravity solids percentages. Test Oil Based Mud (OBM) upon receiving and sending to mud plant.
• Plan mud and chemical requirements based on drilling operational requirements.
• Ensure the mud testing equipment are available on location, well maintained and calibrated.
• Report the daily and cumulative mud utilization and cost, estimation of mud lost, and addition of fluids;
• Recommend on the proper us...