MUD ENGINEER
• Knowledge of various mud systems
• Control mud system on rig site including: mud testing, mud treatment and conditioning.
• Ensure correct handling and storage of drilling chemicals on rig site.
• Prepare and maintain mud properties as per mud program at low cost and trouble free operation.
• Perform daily laboratory tests when required to ensure
Drilling fluid properties are according to prescribed program.
• cooperate with company man in matters concerning the
Drilling fluids and related mud problems.
• Check the quantity of mud materials on board and ensure having enough materials for each operation with
having enough materials for each operation with assistance of base Area Engineer
• analyze the formation types into the well bore is drill
• Supervise and right procedures mixing mud materials to ensure proper amounts
• Report to company man and coordinate with Area Eng. the daily situation of mud/ drilling fluids in respect to quantities, operation, ect...
• Perform volume and hydraulics calculations, routine and specialized testing