Mud Man
an Oil and Gas Drilling Services Company - Myrtle Management Consultants Limited
Job Description
- The Mud Man is responsible for supporting the management, monitoring, preparation, and maintenance of drilling fluids to ensure that the mud system performs effectively throughout drilling operations.
- The role assists in maintaining the required properties of drilling fluids and promptly identifying abnormal conditions that may affect well integrity or drilling performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain drilling fluids in accordance with approved drilling programmes.
- Monitor mud properties including density, viscosity, filtration, pH, solids content, and other required parameters.
- Conduct routine mud checks and maintain accurate records of results.
- Assist with the mixing and handling of mud chemicals and additives.
- Monitor mud volumes and report unexplained gains or losses.
- Monitor mud tanks, pumps, shakers, desanders, desilters, centrifuges, and related equipment.
- Assist with the treatment and conditioning of drilling fluids.
- Ensure chemicals and additives are correctly stored, labelled, and handled.
- Maintain adequate stocks of drilling-fluid chemicals and materials.
- Report abnormal mud properties or well conditions immediately to the appropriate supervisor.
- Assist with identifying potential well-control indicators.
- Coordinate with the Driller and drilling team regarding mud-related operational requirements.
- Maintain mud-system equipment and report defects.
- Ensure proper housekeeping around the mud plant and chemical storage areas.
- Follow chemical handling, environmental, and HSE procedures.
- Participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, emergency drills, and training.
- Maintain accurate mud reports, inventory records, and operational documentation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree / HND in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or related discipline is preferred for professional-level positions.
- Relevant drilling fluids/mud engineering certification is advantageous.
- Previous experience working with drilling fluids on a drilling rig is required for experienced positions.
- Knowledge of drilling fluid systems and well-control principles.
- Valid offshore safety and medical certification where applicable.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Core Competencies:
- Drilling Fluids Management
- Mud Testing & Analysis
- Well-Control Awareness
- Chemical Handling & Safety
- Mud System Equipment Operation
- Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving
- HSE & Environmental Compliance
- Inventory & Material Management
- Documentation & Reporting
- Teamwork & Communication
Remuneration
Competitive, along with other benefits.
Application Closing Date
30th August, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should
Note
- Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis up to the closing date.
- Successful candidates will be required to undergo additional assessments as part of the selection process.
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