Well Engineer Specialist, Drilling Fluid and Cuttings

Job title : Well Engineer Specialist, Drilling Fluid and Cuttings

Job Summary:

• The Well Engineer Specialist, Drilling Fluid and Cuttings provides technical assurance for drilling fluids and waste management, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient well delivery. This role is based in Lagos/Port Harcourt with travel to rig sites and operational assets, reporting to the Manager, Drilling Engineering.
• Responsibilities:
• Develop drilling fluid and completion fluid programs tailored to well objectives, formation characteristics, and operational requirements.
• Provide technical input during well planning, design reviews, and drilling program development to ensure fluid systems support drilling performance and wellbore stability.
• Monitor drilling fluid performance throughout operations to ensure wellbore stability, hole cleaning efficiency, and pressure management.
• Troubleshoot drilling fluid challenges including losses, contamination, differential sticking, and filtration issues to minimize downtime and well risks.
• Oversee the handling, treatment, transportation, and disposal of drill cuttings and effluents in accordance with environmental regulations and company standards.
• Coordinate waste management contractors and service providers to ensure effective waste processing, containment, and disposal.
• Track drilling fluid consumption, losses, inventory levels, and service costs against approved budgets to maintain cost control.
• Lead and coordinate rig-site fluids teams and collaborate with Well Operations Supervisors, Well Engineers, SCM, and HSE personnel to align fluid activities with well objectives.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline.
• IWCF (International Well Control Forum) Drilling Supervisor Level certification (mandatory).
• HSE certification (e.g., NEBOSH, OSHA, or equivalent).
• BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training) certification.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in drilling fluids engineering and drilling waste management within oil and gas operations.
• Strong knowledge of water-based, oil-based, and synthetic-based drilling fluid systems.
• Experience in cuttings handling, solids control, filtration systems, and effluent treatment technologies.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, API standards, ISO standards, and drilling waste compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional certification in drilling fluids technology.
• Experience with offshore, deepwater, HPHT, and complex well operations.
• Experience with fluid recycling, waste minimization, and environmental sustainability initiatives.