Senior Project Engineer (Drilling Fluids) (Oil & Gas)

Job Description

Petrochem Performance Chemicals is hiring a Senior Project Engineer for Drilling Fluids in Erbil. The role involves planning, designing, and managing fluid systems for complex wells, ensuring technical optimization and cost-effective operations in the oil and gas sector.

Requirements

• Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent
• 10+ years experience in drilling fluids / mud engineering

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize WBM, OBM, and SBM systems
• Execute drilling fluids programs including hole cleaning and ECD
• Monitor real-time fluid performance and troubleshoot issues
• Supervise field implementation and mud engineer crews
• Manage drilling fluids scope budget and schedule
• Optimize chemical selection and logistics
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards and waste management
• Enforce QA/QC on mud products and reporting