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 ...
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 ...
$950 - $1.1K/day
The Mud Engineer (Drilling Fluids Specialist) is responsible for managing and maintaining drilling fluid systems to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective drilling operations. This role involves ...
$950 - $1.1K/day
The Mud Engineer (Drilling Fluids Specialist) is responsible for managing and maintaining drilling fluid systems to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective drilling operations. This role involves ...
Account Manager
Houston, TX · On-site
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Collaborates with drilling fluids engineers, engineering field supervisors, and engineering manager(s) to provide expert advice and trouble-shooting concerning client problems, concerns, and ...
Account Manager
Houston, TX · On-site
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Collaborates with drilling fluids engineers, engineering field supervisors, and engineering manager(s) to provide expert advice and trouble-shooting concerning client problems, concerns, and ...
Account Manager
Houston, TX · On-site
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Collaborates with drilling fluids engineers, engineering field supervisors, and engineering manager(s) to provide expert advice and trouble-shooting concerning client problems, concerns, and ...
Account Manager
Houston, TX · On-site
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Collaborates with drilling fluids engineers, engineering field supervisors, and engineering manager(s) to provide expert advice and trouble-shooting concerning client problems, concerns, and ...
Account Manager
Houston, TX · On-site
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Collaborates with drilling fluids engineers, engineering field supervisors, and engineering manager(s) to provide expert advice and trouble-shooting concerning client problems, concerns, and ...
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Account Manager
Houston, TX · On-site
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Collaborates with drilling fluids engineers, engineering field supervisors, and engineering manager(s) to provide expert advice and trouble-shooting concerning client problems, concerns, and ...
Dispatcher
Kermit, TX · On-site
$27.50/hr
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Dispatch serves as primary contact for drilling fluids engineers to place orders for chemicals, mud, barite, and well-to-well transfers. * Determine appropriate routes and trucks to fulfill customer ...
Dispatcher
Kermit, TX · On-site
$27.50/hr
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Dispatch serves as primary contact for drilling fluids engineers to place orders for chemicals, mud, barite, and well-to-well transfers. * Determine appropriate routes and trucks to fulfill customer ...
Dispatcher
Midland, TX · On-site
$27.50/hr
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Dispatch serves as primary contact for drilling fluids engineers to place orders for chemicals, mud, barite, and well-to-well transfers. * Determine appropriate routes and trucks to fulfill customer ...
Dispatcher
Midland, TX · On-site
$27.50/hr
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Dispatch serves as primary contact for drilling fluids engineers to place orders for chemicals, mud, barite, and well-to-well transfers. * Determine appropriate routes and trucks to fulfill customer ...
Dispatcher
Kermit, TX · On-site
$27.50/hr
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Dispatch serves as primary contact for drilling fluids engineers to place orders for chemicals, mud, barite, and well-to-well transfers. * Determine appropriate routes and trucks to fulfill customer ...
Dispatcher
Kermit, TX · On-site
$27.50/hr
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Dispatch serves as primary contact for drilling fluids engineers to place orders for chemicals, mud, barite, and well-to-well transfers. * Determine appropriate routes and trucks to fulfill customer ...
Plant Operator
Kermit, TX · On-site
$26.75/hr
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AES Drilling Fluids is seeking Plant Operators for our Kermit mud plant and warehouse. At AES ... engineering equipment, etc. * Assists warehouse personnel with warehouse operations duties, when ...
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Plant Operator
Kermit, TX · On-site
$26.75/hr
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AES Drilling Fluids is seeking Plant Operators for our Kermit mud plant and warehouse. At AES ... engineering equipment, etc. * Assists warehouse personnel with warehouse operations duties, when ...
Plant Operator
Kermit, TX · On-site
$26.75/hr
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Description AES Drilling Fluids is seeking Plant Operators for our Kermit mud plant and warehouse ... engineering equipment, etc. * Assists warehouse personnel with warehouse operations duties, when ...
Plant Operator
Kermit, TX · On-site
$26.75/hr
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Description AES Drilling Fluids is seeking Plant Operators for our Kermit mud plant and warehouse ... engineering equipment, etc. * Assists warehouse personnel with warehouse operations duties, when ...
Plant Operator
Kermit, TX · On-site
$26.75/hr
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At AES Drilling Fluids we offer great benefits, competitive salary, paid overtime, opportunity for ... engineering equipment, etc. * Assists warehouse personnel with warehouse operations duties, when ...
Plant Operator
Kermit, TX · On-site
$26.75/hr
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At AES Drilling Fluids we offer great benefits, competitive salary, paid overtime, opportunity for ... engineering equipment, etc. * Assists warehouse personnel with warehouse operations duties, when ...
Administrative Assistant/Dispatcher
Clinton, OK · On-site
$23.50/hr
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Description AES Drilling Fluids is seeking an Administrative Assistant / Dispatcher in Clinton, OK ... engineers, and internal teams. 5. Assist with office duties including copying, faxing, filing ...
Administrative Assistant/Dispatcher
Clinton, OK · On-site
$23.50/hr
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Description AES Drilling Fluids is seeking an Administrative Assistant / Dispatcher in Clinton, OK ... engineers, and internal teams. 5. Assist with office duties including copying, faxing, filing ...
Mechanical Engineer
Houston, TX · On-site
$80K - $90K/yr
Design, analyze, and validate mechanical components and systems used in drilling fluids applications. Develop engineering calculations, models, and drawings in compliance with ASME, API, and ASTM ...
Mechanical Engineer
Houston, TX · On-site
$80K - $90K/yr
Design, analyze, and validate mechanical components and systems used in drilling fluids applications. Develop engineering calculations, models, and drawings in compliance with ASME, API, and ASTM ...
Administrative Assistant/Dispatcher
Clinton, OK · On-site
$23.50/hr
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Job Type Full-time Description AES Drilling Fluids is seeking an Administrative Assistant ... engineers, and internal teams. 5. Assist with office duties including copying, faxing, filing ...
Administrative Assistant/Dispatcher
Clinton, OK · On-site
$23.50/hr
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Job Type Full-time Description AES Drilling Fluids is seeking an Administrative Assistant ... engineers, and internal teams. 5. Assist with office duties including copying, faxing, filing ...
OWN, Inc. is an engineering firm that believes in the power of employee-ownership. Our talented ... Knowledge of drilling techniques, equipment, and drilling fluids commonly used in geotechnical ...
OWN, Inc. is an engineering firm that believes in the power of employee-ownership. Our talented ... Knowledge of drilling techniques, equipment, and drilling fluids commonly used in geotechnical ...
Sr. Drilling Engineer
Midland, TX · On-site
Medical
Retirement
Recommend, perform, and complete special engineering projects and reports related to all phases of drilling operations, including but not limited to, drilling fluids, cementing, directional drilling ...
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Sr. Drilling Engineer
Midland, TX · On-site
Medical
Retirement
Recommend, perform, and complete special engineering projects and reports related to all phases of drilling operations, including but not limited to, drilling fluids, cementing, directional drilling ...
OWN, Inc. is an engineering firm that believes in the power of employee-ownership. Our talented ... drilling fluids. • Conduct drilling activities in accordance with project plans and ...
OWN, Inc. is an engineering firm that believes in the power of employee-ownership. Our talented ... drilling fluids. • Conduct drilling activities in accordance with project plans and ...
Senior Drilling Engineer
Houston, TX · On-site
$99K - $137K/yr
Ability to demonstrate competency in core well engineering fundamentals, including casing design, directional drilling, drill string / BHA design, drilling fluids, cementing, and contingency planning
Senior Drilling Engineer
Houston, TX · On-site
$99K - $137K/yr
Ability to demonstrate competency in core well engineering fundamentals, including casing design, directional drilling, drill string / BHA design, drilling fluids, cementing, and contingency planning
Senior Drilling Engineer
Houston, TX · On-site
Ability to demonstrate competency in core well engineering fundamentals, including casing design, directional drilling, drill string / BHA design, drilling fluids, cementing, and contingency planning
Senior Drilling Engineer
Houston, TX · On-site
Ability to demonstrate competency in core well engineering fundamentals, including casing design, directional drilling, drill string / BHA design, drilling fluids, cementing, and contingency planning
Mud Engineer Sr
Midland, TX · On-site
$98K - $135K/yr
Role: Senior Mud Engineer Our Vision: RigUp is where the best workers power the world's most ... Preference will be given to candidates with a mud school certification from a major drilling fluids ...
Mud Engineer Sr
Midland, TX · On-site
$98K - $135K/yr
Role: Senior Mud Engineer Our Vision: RigUp is where the best workers power the world's most ... Preference will be given to candidates with a mud school certification from a major drilling fluids ...
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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:
QUALIFICATIONS:
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.
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.
About AES Drilling Fluids
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Industry
Oil and gas extraction
Company size
501 - 1,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Houston, TX, US
Year founded
2006