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ProSidian Consulting

Drilling Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site +1

Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at www.ProSidian.com. ProSidian Seeks a Drilling Engineer | Technical Due Diligence & Engineering Validation For Upstream Oil & Gas (Exploration / Production ...

GESTRA Engineering, Inc.

Drilling Supervisor

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

... consulting firm headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. GESTRA specializes in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, geotechnical and environmental drilling. GESTRA was founded in ...

Florence Copper

Drilling Shift Supervisor

Florence, AZ · On-site

Proactively identify, manage, and resolve potential problems, conflicts, and schedule issues with shift personnel and contractors/consultants. Experience: * Minimum of 3 years drilling and well ...

Florence Copper

Drilling Shift Supervisor

Florence, AZ · On-site

... consultants. Experience: • Minimum of 3 years drilling and well construction oversight experience, experience with personnel management preferred but not required. • Experience with hydrogeologic ...

Wood

Drilling & Completions Engineer

Houston, TX · Hybrid

Come join Wood as a Drilling/Completions Data Technician in Houston, TX to work within a Wood ... We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing ...

Oxy

Drilling Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

Experience in technical sales, customer service, or consulting within the oil and gas industry ... Experience utilizing drilling or completions reporting systems and real-time monitoring systems

Wood Plc

Drilling & Completions Engineer

Houston, TX · Hybrid

Come join Wood as a Drilling/Completions Data Technician in Houston, TX to work within a Wood ... We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing ...

Oxy

Drilling Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

Experience in technical sales, customer service, or consulting within the oil and gas industry ... Experience utilizing drilling or completions reporting systems and real-time monitoring systems

American Engineering Testing Inc

Drill Lead

Duluth, MN · On-site

$32 - $40/hr

... consulting solutions. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we deliver comprehensive testing, analysis ... Ensure drilling activities are executed in line with project plans, schedules, and safety protocols.

American Engineering Testing Inc

Drill Lead

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$29.71 - $37.16/hr

... consulting solutions. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we deliver comprehensive testing, analysis ... Ensure drilling activities are executed in line with project plans, schedules, and safety protocols.

Marigold Mining Company

Drill Services Supervisor

Valmy, NV · On-site

$85 - $120/hr

Oversee drilling on property, tracking drill performance to include costs, mud usage, and recovery ... external consultants * Develop geotechnicians with intent of building bench strength for future ...

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SSR Mining Inc.

$80 - $110/hr

Oversee drilling on property, tracking drill performance to include costs, mud usage, and recovery ... external consultants* Develop geotechnicians with intent of building bench strength for future ...

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SSR Mining, Inc.

Drill Services Supervisor

Valmy, NV · On-site

Oversee drilling on property, tracking drill performance to include costs, mud usage, and recovery ... external consultants * Develop geotechnicians with intent of building bench strength for future ...

SSR Mining Inc.

Drill Services Supervisor

Nevada, IA · On-site

$80 - $110/hr

Oversee drilling on property, tracking drill performance to include costs, mud usage, and recovery ... external consultants* Develop geotechnicians with intent of building bench strength for future ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for drilling consultant in the United States is $49.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $62.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Drilling Consultant oversees drilling operations in the oil and gas industry, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. They provide expertise on well planning, equipment selection, and troubleshooting operational challenges. Their role involves coordinating with engineers, rig personnel, and company representatives to optimize drilling performance. Experienced consultants help minimize costs, improve productivity, and ensure adherence to environmental and safety standards.

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To thrive as a Drilling Consultant, you need comprehensive knowledge of drilling operations, well planning, and safety regulations, usually backed by an engineering degree or significant field experience. Familiarity with drilling software, wellsite reporting tools, and industry certifications such as IWCF or Well Control are typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help set outstanding consultants apart. These skills are crucial for safely managing complex drilling projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams in high-stakes environments.

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To become a drilling consultant, you typically need a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering, geology, or a related field, along with relevant industry experience in drilling operations. Certifications such as Well Control or HSE training are often required, and strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and knowledge of drilling equipment and safety protocols are essential.
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Technical Drilling Fluids Engineer

AES Drilling Fluids

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

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.

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