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Mud Engineer Job Duties: * Prepare the drilling fluids for drilling operations. * Oversees the ... Works with drilling engineers and technicians to ensure a cost-effective drilling process.

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Mud Engineer Job Duties: * Prepare the drilling fluids for drilling operations. * Oversees the ... Works with drilling engineers and technicians to ensure a cost-effective drilling process.

Mud Engineer Consultant

Gillette, WY · On-site

$950 - $1.1K/day

Mud Engineer Our Vision: RigUp is where the best workers power the world's most successful projects. We are united by a common mission: to deliver services and technology that fundamentally change ...

... the Mud Engineer Ensuring the chemicals and mud mixture (properties) is of sufficient type and quantity to meet the needs of the drilling operations Direct and supervise the Floorhand assigned to ...

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How much do mud engineers jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for mud engineers in the United States is $115,787.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $121,000.00 and $121,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Mud Engineers job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,787 per year, or $55.7 per hour.

Mud Engineer

Edmond, OK • On-site

Bedrock
Real Estate • 201 - 500 employees

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Seeking Candidates with West Oklahoma experience.
Mud Engineer
Job Duties:
  • Prepare the drilling fluids for drilling operations.
  • Oversees the drilling fluid mud cleaning system's operation.
  • Assists in the optimization of the flushing fluids, and cleaning equipment modes of operation.
  • Recommends optimal operating modes for cleaning fluid stages.
  • Recommends the replacement of drilling fluid to maintain drilling fluid system properties.
  • Ensures compliance with labor discipline and technological and safety regulations.
  • Minimizes waste associated with draining fluids.
  • Works with drilling engineers and technicians to ensure a cost-effective drilling process.
  • Prepares the correct amount of drilling fluids for drilling.
  • Assists technicians during the drilling process.
  • Assist in the selection of drill bits.

Required Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of fluid systems, drilling fluids, and drilling bits
  • Knowledge of safety protocols and environmental regulations.
  • Ability to create detailed mud logs.
  • Knowledge of different drilling contaminants, additives, and mud treatment.
  • Proficient understanding of waste management.
  • Knowledge of various extraction techniques.
  • Interpretational and cooperation skills.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.

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