Job Description

Job Summary:
The Well Engineer Specialist, Drilling Fluid and Cuttings provides technical assurance for drilling fluids and waste management, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient well delivery. This role is based in Lagos/Port Harcourt with travel to rig sites and operational assets, reporting to the Manager, Drilling Engineering.

Responsibilities:
– Develop drilling fluid and completion fluid programs tailored to well objectives, formation characteristics, and operational requirements.
– Provide technical input during well planning, design reviews, and drilling program development to ensure fluid systems support drilling performance and wellbore stability.
– Monitor drilling fluid performance throughout operations to ensure wellbore stability, hole cleaning efficiency, and pressure management.
– Troubleshoot drilling fluid challenges including losses, contamination, differential sticking, and filtration issues to minimize downtime and well risks.
– Oversee the handling, treatment, transportation, and disposal of drill cuttings and effluents in accordance with environmental regulations and company standards.
– Coordinate waste management contractors and service providers to ensure effective waste processing, containment, and disposal.
– Track drilling fluid consumption, losses, inventory levels, and service costs against approved budgets to maintain cost control.
– Lead and coordinate rig-site fluids teams and collaborate with Well Operations Supervisors, Well Engineers, SCM, and HSE personnel to align fluid activities with well objectives.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
• – Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline.
• – IWCF (International Well Control Forum) Drilling Supervisor Level certification (mandatory).
• – HSE certification (e.g., NEBOSH, OSHA, or equivalent).
• – BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training) certification.
• – Minimum 7-10 years of experience in drilling fluids engineering and drilling waste management within oil and gas operations.
• – Strong knowledge of water-based, oil-based, and synthetic-based drilling fluid systems.
• – Experience in cuttings handling, solids control, filtration systems, and effluent treatment technologies.
• – Knowledge of environmental regulations, API standards, ISO standards, and drilling waste compliance requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
• – Master’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline.
• – Professional certification in drilling fluids technology.
• – Experience with offshore, deepwater, HPHT, and complex well operations.
• – Experience with fluid recycling, waste minimization, and environmental sustainability initiatives.

What We Offer:
– Competitive compensation and benefits package.
– Health and wellbeing coverage.
– Opportunities for professional development and training.
– Exposure to complex and challenging well operations.
– Collaborative and safety-focused work environment.

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