Tasks and responsibilities
The Mud Engineer provides onsite services under
general supervision by testing, measuring and supervising the operation of
fluid pumping and mixing, which includes technical analysis in addition to
specific product and practical recommendations for the control of fluid
properties. The Mud Engineer is responsible for maintaining fluid properties on
rig sites by accurately testing the properties of the fluid. In addition, the
Mud Engineer also maintains the inventory at customer well sites. The Mud
Engineer is responsible for providing effectual customer service by giving
coordinators and rig-site customers information related to the progress of a
rig site in addition to creating and implementing solutions to various rig site
problems. Mud Engineers may make sales calls in the field and on a field office
level from time to time. He or she may also accompany a sales representative
making sales calls. A Mud Engineer provides constant support to aid operations
in providing customers the most efficient, environmentally safe drilling fluids
that are available.
What the official outline doesn't say is that the
leadership & mission focus skills are the very most important assets of the
position.
Starting salary for an entry level, inexperienced
Technician/Trainee is ~50k per year, plus company vehicle, expense account,
etc.
As experience increases, so does the salary. It is
feasible to be earning, upwards of, $100k p/yr within 5-7 yrs.
Relocation to the operational region is, in most cases,
required. For more information,
email kcaulder@horizonmud.com
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