Job Description
The Mud Supervisor oversees all drilling fluid operations at the rig site, ensuring that mud systems are designed, maintained, and optimized to support drilling objectives. The role involves supervising mud engineers, ensuring cost control, and liaising with drilling contractors and service providers to deliver safe and efficient operations.
- Supervise and coordinate mud engineers and service providers at the rig site.
- Oversee mud testing, treatments, and system adjustments to maintain drilling performance.
- Ensure proper inventory management of chemicals, additives, and mud products.
- Monitor mud costs and provide accurate daily cost tracking and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with company, client, and regulatory HSE standards in mud operations.
- Troubleshoot complex drilling fluid challenges, including losses, stuck pipe, and wellbore instability.
- Advise drilling team on fluid system impacts during drilling, casing, and completion operations.
- Prepare daily mud reports, performance analyses, and recommendations for improvements.
Job Requirement
- Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in drilling fluids, with 2+ years in a supervisory capacity.
- Proven track record in offshore and/or deepwater drilling environments.
- Well control certification (IWCF/IADC) preferred.
- Leadership and supervisory skills with ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams.
- Advanced knowledge of drilling fluids engineering and waste management.
- Strong cost management and reporting skills.
- Ability to make quick, sound technical decisions under pressure.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.