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AES Drilling Fluids LLC

Lab Technician

Houston, TX · On-site

$18.25 - $24/hr

... Engineering preferred) * One to three (1-3) years of relevant laboratory or technical experience in the oil and gas industry. * Working knowledge of the oil and gas industry, drilling fluid system ...

AES Drilling Fluids LLC

Lab Technician

Houston, TX · On-site

$18.25 - $24/hr

... Engineering preferred) * One to three (1-3) years of relevant laboratory or technical experience in the oil and gas industry. * Working knowledge of the oil and gas industry, drilling fluid system ...

AKITA Drilling

Derrickhand

Glasgow, MT · On-site

... the drilling fluid and the circulation machinery. A Derrickhand works with the mud systems ... The Derrickhand mixes chemicals, monitors pump manifolds and communicates with the Engineer and ...

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As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for overnight drilling fluid engineer in the United States is $116,666.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $105,500.00 and $128,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Overnight Drilling Fluid Engineer vs Drilling Fluids Technician?

AspectOvernight Drilling Fluid EngineerDrilling Fluids Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in petroleum engineering or related field; certifications in drilling fluidsTechnical diploma or associate degree; certifications in drilling fluids handling
Work EnvironmentOn-site at drilling locations, overseeing fluid programs, and troubleshootingField-based, assisting with fluid preparation, mixing, and maintenance
Employer & Industry UsageOil and gas exploration companies, drilling contractorsDrilling service companies, oilfield service providers

The Overnight Drilling Fluid Engineer typically holds a higher degree of responsibility, focusing on designing and managing drilling fluid programs overnight, while the Drilling Fluids Technician supports fluid preparation and maintenance. Both roles are essential in drilling operations, but the engineer's role involves more planning and oversight, often requiring advanced certifications and a broader scope of work.

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Doyon Limited

Prudhoe Bay, AK • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted yesterday

Job description

Overview
This post is to build a talent pool for upcoming projects this fall/winter.
JOB SUMMARY
The Solids control operator will perform drilling fluid mixing operations, drilling fluid property sampling, monitoring of well bore returns, maintenance of mud pumps and drilling fluid circulation system.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Record drilling fluid properties and chemicals used
  • Maintain spare parts list for solids control and circulation equipment
  • Record maintenance performed on solids control and circulation equipment
  • Maintain drilling fluid solids control and circulation equipment
  • Carry out routine drilling fluid property sampling
  • Mixing of drilling fluid chemicals and maintenance of drilling fluid properties.
  • Cleaning and maintenance of rig drilling fluid pits
  • Follow DDI and customer operating and reporting procedures
  • Maintaining clear communications with relief, mud engineer, Derrickman, Driller
  • Follow DDI and customer operating and reporting procedures
  • Perform other duties assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES:
  • Commitment to Excellence - Identifies what needs to be done and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations.
  • Corporate Values- Understand, embraces, and integrates Doyon corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities.
  • Customer Service - Identifies and responds to current and future client needs by providing excellent service to internal and external clients.
  • Safety and Security - Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers.
  • Teamwork - Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside or outside the organization.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
  • Adaptability- Adapts to changing conditions and work assignments, sets priorities and manages multiple assignments, and tasks.
  • Attention to Detail- Ensures one's own and other's work and information are complete and accurate.
  • Communication Skills- Listens, writes, and speaks effectively, and positively relates and interacts with co-workers, customers and others.
  • Dependability- Consistently adheres to operational standards, ensures smooth operations and positive customer experiences, builds a productive workplace, is reliable, and improves team morale
  • Self-motivated- Requires little to no supervision, works well both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Record drilling fluid properties and chemicals used
  • Maintain spare parts list for solids control and circulation equipment
  • Record maintenance performed on solids control and circulation equipment
  • Maintain drilling fluid solids control and circulation equipment
  • Carry out routine drilling fluid property sampling
  • Mixing of drilling fluid chemicals and maintenance of drilling fluid properties.
  • Cleaning and maintenance of rig drilling fluid pits
  • Follow DDI and customer operating and reporting procedures
  • Maintaining clear communications with relief, mud engineer, Derrickman, Driller
  • Follow DDI and customer operating and reporting procedures
  • Perform other duties assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES:
  • Commitment to Excellence - Identifies what needs to be done and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations.
  • Corporate Values- Understand, embraces, and integrates Doyon corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities.
  • Customer Service - Identifies and responds to current and future client needs by providing excellent service to internal and external clients.
  • Safety and Security - Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers.
  • Teamwork - Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside or outside the organization.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
  • Adaptability- Adapts to changing conditions and work assignments, sets priorities and manages multiple assignments, and tasks.
  • Attention to Detail- Ensures one's own and other's work and information are complete and accurate.
  • Communication Skills- Listens, writes, and speaks effectively, and positively relates and interacts with co-workers, customers and others.
  • Dependability- Consistently adheres to operational standards, ensures smooth operations and positive customer experiences, builds a productive workplace, is reliable, and improves team morale
  • Self-motivated- Requires little to no supervision, works well both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Three years rig experience associated with this position
  • NSTC (North Slope Training Certificate)
  • Valid Driver's License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Alaska North Slope experience

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme weather conditions both on and off shore. Temperatures reach as low as 50 degrees below zero during the winter months. Employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places, extreme heat and high noise levels. Employee will be required to work at various heights on the rig. Employee will work in an environment where there is risk that they will be exposed to toxic, caustic and/or hazardous chemicals, fumes or airborne particles. Workers are required to wear personal protective equipment while on the job.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
An individual will be required to work the majority of hours in a remote industrial environment, and will need to be able to quickly respond to a change in work demands. Occasional lifting up to (1-50 lbs.) is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Doyon Drilling's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Doyon grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.

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