Drilling Fluids Specialist

**About SLB**:

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

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**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.