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Purpose

The Drilling Fluids Specialist must have knowledge to safety and efficiently support all wellsite operations relevant to managing the drilling fluid system. The candidate should have an in-depth knowledge of the drilling fluids chemistry and is capable of properly testing and maintaining the properties of the drilling fluids system without supervision, and as per client s requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Accountability – Using good judgement and taking responsibility for our actions

• Operate all Valence Drilling Fluids mud systems safely with proficiency and control the fluid withing defined specifications

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair drilling fluid situations

• Recognize drilling problems and propose solutions

• Formulate decisions on drilling practices to improve operational efficiency and prevent operational problems (trip speeds, mud weight, etc)

• Make recommendations to customers regarding fluid programs and procedures such as displacements and hydraulics

• Interface with rig contractor, operator and other service companies to improve efficiencies in drilling operations

• Represent the Company and the Operator’s best interests through accurate, professional, effective, in-depth interaction with pertinent personnel by demonstrating current industry level of expertise

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of Company drilling fluids products and recommend products to customer to address drilling needs

• Perform complete, accurate and timely well-site analysis of all drilling fluids parameters required by the Company and/or Operator

• Orchestrate and lead non-standard operations related to fluid issues (setting fluid storage tanks, performing wellbore displacements, spotting fluids, and pit cleaning)

• Advise/Provide technical expertise concerning a broad array of unplanned events at the well site (lost circulation, chemical contamination, wellbore stability, well control, stuck pipe, unconsolidated sands, gumbo. CO2)

• Advise all rig personnel on the safe handling of company’s products and supply information on toxicity of drilling fluid products

• Generate and maintain accurate and timely drilling fluid reports and records using Company applications and software (mud reports, final well summary, daily mud volume accounting, material concentrations, Fluid Recaps)

• May serve as the lead drilling fluid specialist at a customer rig site, may accompany sales representatives in customer presentations, reconcile products usage with warehouse suppl^^— .

• May train entry level drilling fluid specialists

Skills Required

• 8 to 15 years of experience

• Extensive knowledge of drilling fluids operations and drilling fluids properties

• Extensive knowledge of cost and inventory accounting, logistics management, demonstrates effective problem-solving skills

• Ability to design fluid displacements or other fluid related calculations/procedures

• Basic PC skills

Job Summary

Job Type

Contract

Location

Windhoek

More Information

Job Application Details HOW TO APPLY Closing Date for Applications: 23/09/2022 CV with cover letter and certified documents to be send to: [email protected]

DRILLING FLUIDS SPECIALIST