Mud Engineer

In the oil industry the very specific job title of mud engineer is also known as the drilling fluids engineer or the mud man. The mud engineer is the person responsible for fluids that are being used for the drilling process. This is a highly specialized job with no room for error. The person holding this job has to have a degree in chemical engineering and many years of drilling experience. The salary for this job is approximately $57,000 per year. The mud engineer can be found working on an oil rig. The mud engineer's job requires working a twelve hour shift. The other duties of a mud man are: ensuring that the chemical composition of drilling mud meet with determined specifications; the safe handling of chemicals and knowledge of chemical mixing procedures; assuring that safety data reports are correctly filled out and up to date; maintaining an accurate inventory list; ensuring that mud weight properties and pit volumes are recorded, monitored and updated continuously; general housekeeping of the mud engineer's work areas; monitoring drilling fluids; using reports from rigs and contractors address any issues; recommends corrective actions to any apparent issues and oversees corrosion control. This job necessitates a keen mental disposition, as well as a degree and plenty of rig experience.

The use of drilling mud is very important because it is used to provide hydrostatic pressure to the borehole, which controls the production of reservoir fluids. Also the drilling mud helps to cool and lubricate the drill bit. The drilling mud also creates a barrier called a filter cake which prevents the drilling fluid from permeating the borehole. The background in chemistry is a necessity because the drilling mud must be chemically compatible with the substance that is being drilled; if the two are not compatible that could lead to disaster. On land rigs the job of a mud man is also known as a derrick hand. In offshore rigs the mud man is known as the pump man. Due to the specialization of this job, the employee in the position of mud man will have to take a special training course called "mud school" and will spend quite a bit of time training with a senior mud engineer.

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Atif said:

Hello I am ATIF KHAN from Pakistan. I am interested in your company. I have degree of Masters in PETROLEUM but I have no experience. Kindly consider me AS MUD ENGINEER I am willing to move location where as per hiring. My email ID petrotech@engineer.com and my contact is 092333-2246245 Thank You

Louis Rutan said:

I have been working on drilling rigs for 17 years im currently a rig manager and looking for a change.ive worked in libya and mexico along withen the U.S.A u may contact me at clayrutan@live.com are {318}645-4389 thank you

Dev said:

Dev from INDIA. 25years experience as a drilling fluid engineer, in the largest state-E&P major. Well versed with various wbm/sbm, from planning to execution, QHSE & environmental issues, working offshore/onshore. Extremely physically fit. Post graduate in qualification. Ready to take any challenge & a team player. Currently working in the position of Chief Chemist, since Jan’2006. Looking for a change. May be contacted at devbratakar@gmail.com / +919969223180

Dave said:

Hi i would be interested to hear from you with regards to this job oppurtunity. I have a degree in chemical and process engineering. I am currently based in Vancouver BC. My e-mail is davidtwomey86@gmail.com

Niraj Jha said:

Hi i m Niraj Jha from Mumbai (India). I am interested in your company. I have three yrs of experience in Mud engineering. I have worked on various types of water base Mud. To explore myself & enchance my future i wolud like to work with your company. Thanks & Regards Niraj Jha

hany said:

hi..i am interested in your company..am from Egypt.i am chemist man and currently in sudan for work as mud engineer.my contact at elnoras02@yahoo.com0249904153005 in sudan or 0020121813999 in egypt

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