Drilling & Completions Fluids Specialist

2 weeks ago


Adelaide CBD, Australia Schlumberger Australia Pty Ltd Full time

**About SLB**:
We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.

Our inclusive culture is the key to our success. We collaborate with our internal community of colleagues, alumni, and our valued external partners to support each other and achieve our goals. We aim to raise the bar high. We look for people who are committed to innovation and success and act with integrity to become and be a part of one of the most diverse group of experts in our industry, anywhere around the globe.

Global in outlook, local in practice - and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally.

**Role**: Drilling and Completions (D&C) Fluids Specialist

**Location**: Brisbane (QLD), Adelaide (SA) & Perth (WA)

**Type of contract**: Contractor

**Roster**: 4:4 Equal Time

The Drilling Fluids Specialist is responsible for maintaining safe, efficient, and reliable PSD to Customers. The Drilling Fluids Specialist identifies opportunities to improve service delivery, implements standard work, and manage, risk during service delivery. The Drilling Fluids Specialist will be responsible for the implementation of drilling fluid programs for a variety of drilling projects and/or workover and abandonment projects. The position will work closely with the drilling team at the wellsite to ensure that the drilling fluid program meets the objectives of the project.

**Roles and Responsibilities**:

- Implement drilling fluid programs for new wells, workovers, and abandonments in accordance with company standards.
- Monitor and optimize drilling fluid properties and performance in order to achieve desired wellbore conditions while minimizing costs.
- Monitor and optimize solids control equipment performance and efficiency in relation to the drilling fluids properties.
- Ensure quality control and compliance with HSE regulations.
- Prepare daily drilling fluid reports and maintain accurate records of fluid volumes, product inventory, usage, and costs.
- Evaluate and select drilling fluid additives based on their compatibility with formation fluids, anticipated downhole conditions, and desired fluid properties.
- Design and conduct laboratory tests to evaluate drilling fluid behaviour under various simulated downhole conditions.
- Interpret test results to determine appropriate fluid treatments.
- Ongoing training and development of personal competency profile (PCP) for job role.
- Ensure job deliverables are accurate and delivered on time.
- Responsible for service delivery execution.
- Participate in job risk analysis and continual improvement programs.
- Develop customer contacts to promote company products and services.
- Ensure company and regulatory standard compliance by implementing the CAT, self-assessments, and wellsite inspections.
- Participate in Service Quality Meetings with customers and improve performance using action plans.
- Participate in HSE and Quality initiatives.
- Wear PPE and observe HSE policies.
- Maintain the required safety training.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, or Petroleum Engineering (or equivalent) preferred
- Experience of working in the industry.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Strong analytical skills for evaluating drilling fluid properties and performance.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills

Please note that recruiting for this role will be done via Manpower Group which is an SLB-approved third-party Recruitment Process Outsourcing company.

Successful applicants will be employed through an SLB-approved third-party contracting company and assigned to SLB projects.

In certain circumstances, contractors may be considered for direct employment by SLB as vacancies arise, and according to performance.

Only successful applicants that meet the above criteria will be contacted.

SLB is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

We are committed to providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

**Job Type**: Fixed term

Application Question(s):

- Do you have a Bachelor of Science degree? What type of degree have you accomplished?
- Are you permanently authorized to work and live in Australia? If no, would you require a visa sponsorship?
- Would you like to be based in Brisbane?
- Would you like to be based in Adelaide?
- Would you like to be based in Perth?
- How many years of experience do you have as Drilling Fluids specialist or related?



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