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Temporary International Drilling Fluids Engineer Jobs

Collaborates with drilling fluids engineers, engineering field supervisors, and engineering manager(s) to provide expert advice and trouble-shooting concerning client problems, concerns, and ...

Collaborates with drilling fluids engineers, engineering field supervisors, and engineering manager(s) to provide expert advice and trouble-shooting concerning client problems, concerns, and ...

$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 ...

Collaborates with drilling fluids engineers, engineering field supervisors, and engineering manager(s) to provide expert advice and trouble-shooting concerning client problems, concerns, and ...

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 ยท On-site

$27.50/hr

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 ยท On-site

$27.50/hr

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 ยท On-site

$27.50/hr

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 ...

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 ยท On-site

$27.50/hr

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 ...

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 ยท On-site

$26.75/hr

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 ...

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 ...

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How much do temporary international drilling fluids engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary international drilling fluids 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 Temporary International Drilling Fluids Engineer vs Temporary International Drilling Engineer?

AspectTemporary International Drilling Fluids EngineerTemporary International Drilling Engineer
Primary FocusDesigning, testing, and managing drilling fluids to optimize drilling operationsPlanning, executing, and supervising overall drilling activities and wellbore stability
Required CredentialsEngineering degree, certifications in drilling fluids or mud engineeringEngineering degree, certifications in drilling operations or well control
Work EnvironmentOn-site at drilling locations, labs, and offshore platformsOn-site at drilling sites, overseeing drilling processes
Industry UsageCommonly used in oil and gas exploration, especially in international projectsUsed across various drilling projects, including international and onshore/offshore

The Temporary International Drilling Fluids Engineer specializes in managing drilling fluids, while the Temporary International Drilling Engineer oversees the entire drilling process. Both roles require engineering credentials and work in similar environments, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

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Technical Drilling Fluids Engineer

AES Drilling Fluids

Houston, TX โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 6 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.