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Thermal-Fluids Mechanical Engineer

Batavia, NY · On-site

$88.80K - $116.90K/yr

What your day-to-day as a Thermal Fluids Mechanical Engineer at Fermilab will look like: * Utilize ... Plans small projects from inception to completion and brings them to operating status.

Thermal-Fluids Mechanical Engineer

Batavia, IL · On-site

$88.80K - $116.90K/yr

What your day-to-day as a Thermal Fluids Mechanical Engineer at Fermilab will look like: * Utilize ... Plans small projects from inception to completion and brings them to operating status.

Electro-Mechanical Technician - Baroid

Houston, TX · On-site

$23.75 - $30/hr

... and completion fluids solutions . Our technologies and field expertise help customers manage ... The position works closely with engineering, operations, and technical teams to support equipment ...

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Electro-Mechanical Technician - Baroid

Houston, TX · On-site

$23.75 - $30/hr

... and completion fluids solutions . Our technologies and field expertise help customers manage ... The position works closely with engineering, operations, and technical teams to support equipment ...

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How much do completion fluids engineer jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for completion fluids engineer in the United States is $87,220.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,500.00 and $97,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Completion Fluids Engineer vs Drilling Fluids Engineer?

AspectCompletion Fluids EngineerDrilling Fluids Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Petroleum Engineering or related field; certifications like IWCF or Well ControlBachelor's in Petroleum Engineering or related field; certifications like IWCF or Well Control
Work EnvironmentOn-site at well sites, focusing on well completion operationsOn-site at drilling rigs, focusing on drilling operations
Industry UsageUsed during well completion to ensure proper placement and well integrityUsed during drilling to manage wellbore stability and fluid properties

Both roles require similar credentials and certifications, often working in the same industry environment. The main difference lies in their focus: Completion Fluids Engineers specialize in fluids used during well completion, while Drilling Fluids Engineers focus on fluids during drilling operations. Understanding these distinctions helps clarify career paths and job expectations in the petroleum industry.

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Infographic showing various Completion Fluids Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,220 per year, or $41.9 per hour.
Technical Drilling Fluids Engineer

Technical Drilling Fluids Engineer

AES Drilling Fluids

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

The Technical Drilling Fluids Engineer reports to the Engineering Manager, and under minimal supervision, works independently to provide sales, business development, and technical engineering support and advice to drilling fluids engineers, account/sales managers, customers, and prospective customers, and provide technical expertise regarding all facets of AES's operations. The Technical Drilling Fluids Engineer will also be responsible for providing training, IT support, and mentorship, as needed, to Company engineers and for identifying viable qualified candidates for projects and positions. This position resides in Houston and WILL NOT be rotational or remote. Relocation assistance will be provided.
LOCATION: HOUSTON
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Coordinate personnel crew changes and studies client and well site needs to ensure that client objectives are met by matching engineers to appropriate projects.
  • Ensure that all drilling fluids engineers have the appropriate testing equipment and interacts with IT
  • to ensure field needs are timely addressed.
  • Provide training and mentorship to drilling fluids engineers regarding documentation of testing and inventory and remains abreast of training and development required to maintain state-of-the art engineering techniques and practices.
  • Ensure that drilling fluid engineers have proper well file and drilling fluid program information.
  • Provide expert assistance to drilling fluids engineers to resolve problems, address concerns, and answer questions, when and as required.
  • Provide technical assistance to account and sales managers to ensure proper drilling fluids
  • engineering practices are implemented and to support existing and prospective business development and sales activities.
  • Participate in various important AES sales and business development activities, including researching, creating, and providing presentations for customers and prospective customers.
  • Research well history and characteristics, reviews customer objectives, and utilizes engineering expertise to compile appropriate and effective project-specific drilling fluids engineering programs.
  • Track, compile, enter, and review field service tickets and consultant time records.
  • Assist Engineering Manager with Drilling Fluids Engineer tracking and invoicing.
  • Identify, recruit, and, if necessary interview qualified drilling fluid engineer candidates.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's Degree, or foreign equivalent, in Petroleum Engineering or Chemistry, or closely related. Requires successful completion of an AES-approved mud school or 5 years of drilling fluids engineering work. Also requires certification in drilling fluids technology.

AES Drilling Fluids is an equal opportunity employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment based on their qualification for the job in question without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin age, disability, military/veteran status, genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
AES Drilling Fluids regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.