Mud Engineer

Seeking Candidates with Northeast US (Marcellus) experience. 



Mud Engineer  
Job Duties: 

• Prepare the drilling fluids for drilling operations. 

• Oversees the drilling fluid mud cleaning system's operation. 

• Assists in the optimization of the flushing fluids, and cleaning equipment modes of operation. 

• Recommends optimal operating modes for cleaning fluid stages. 

• Recommends the replacement of drilling fluid to maintain drilling fluid system properties. 

• Ensures compliance with labor discipline and technological and safety regulations. 

• Minimizes waste associated with draining fluids. 

• Works with drilling engineers and technicians to ensure a cost-effective drilling process. 

• Prepares the correct amount of drilling fluids for drilling. 

• Assists technicians during the drilling process. 

• Assist in the selection of drill bits. 

 
Required Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of fluid systems, drilling fluids, and drilling bits 

• Knowledge of safety protocols and environmental regulations. 

• Ability to create detailed mud logs. 

• Knowledge of different drilling contaminants, additives, and mud treatment. 

• Proficient understanding of waste management. 

• Knowledge of various extraction techniques. 

• 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. 

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.