FIELD SPÉC IV - FLD

Job Profile – Mud Engineer / Field Specialist IV (FLD_FLD-I)

Job Purpose

The Field Specialist IV (Mud Engineer) is responsible for planning, monitoring, and optimizing drilling fluid systems to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective drilling operations. This role provides technical expertise in drilling fluids engineering, wellbore stability, solids control, and well construction support while ensuring compliance with Baker Hughes operational and HSE standards. The incumbent serves as the primary drilling fluids representative at the wellsite, delivering technical recommendations and high-quality service in both onshore and offshore environments.

Key Responsibilities

Drilling Fluids Management

• Design, implement, and maintain drilling fluid systems in accordance with well objectives and customer requirements.
• Monitor drilling fluid properties and recommend treatments to optimize performance, wellbore stability, hole cleaning, formation protection, and rate of penetration (ROP).
• Maintain appropriate mud weight, rheology, filtration control, and chemical properties.
• Control drilling fluid costs while maintaining operational effectiveness.
• Evaluate drilling trends and provide recommendations to mitigate operational risks.
• Support completion, displacement, and workover fluid operations when required.

Operational Execution

• Provide real-time drilling fluids engineering support during drilling operations.
• Monitor fluid performance and operational parameters.
• Coordinate chemical product usage, inventory management, and logistics planning.
• Supervise mixing, treatment, and maintenance of drilling fluid systems.
• Participate in operational planning, daily operations, and post-well review meetings.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of fluid-related drilling challenges.

Technical Analysis & Reporting

• Collect, analyze, and interpret mud testing results.
• Conduct laboratory and field testing of drilling fluids.
• Monitor solids control performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Identify and mitigate fluid-related issues such as lost circulation, differential sticking, wellbore instability, fluid losses, contamination, torque, and drag.
• Prepare daily mud reports, engineering summaries, operational recommendations, and inventory tracking documentation.
• Maintain data integrity within digital reporting platforms.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Demonstrate commitment to Baker Hughes HSE standards and Life Saving Rules.
• Conduct Job Safety Analyses (JSA), participate in Toolbox Talks, and promote a Zero Incident culture.
• Ensure safe handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of drilling fluid products and chemicals.
• Utilize Stop Work Authority when unsafe conditions are identified.
• Support environmental protection initiatives and compliance with applicable regulations.

Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of drilling fluids engineering experience.
• Experience supporting onshore and offshore drilling operations.
• Experience with water-based, oil-based, and synthetic-based drilling fluid systems.
• Experience supporting exploration, development, and production wells.

Technical Competencies

Drilling Fluids Engineering

• Mud system design and optimization
• Wellbore stability management
• Hydraulics optimization and hole cleaning
• Rheology, filtration, and density control
• Solids control optimization
• Lost circulation and differential sticking mitigation
• Formation damage prevention
• Completion fluids support

Laboratory & Digital Systems

• API drilling fluid testing
• Mud engineering software and reporting systems
• Inventory management and operational reporting
• Data analysis and trend monitoring

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies

Customer Focus

Build strong customer relationships and deliver value-added solutions.

Operational Excellence

Drive flawless execution, continuous improvement, and cost optimization.

Technical Expertise

Serve as a subject matter expert in drilling fluids and support the development of junior personnel.

Teamwork & Accountability

Collaborate effectively with drilling teams, service providers, and customer representatives while maintaining ownership of operational performance and service quality.

Integrity

Demonstrate the highest ethical standards and compliance with company policies.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work rotational schedules on drilling rigs and offshore installations.
• Ability to work in remote and high-pressure environments.
• Ability to climb rig structures and handle drilling fluid samples and equipment.
• Willingness to travel, including international assignments.
• Working with us
• Our people are at the heart of what we do. We invest in their development, wellbeing, and success while fostering an inclusive and high-performing work environment.
• Working for you
• We offer competitive benefits, including work-life balance programs, private medical coverage, life and disability insurance, financial programs, and additional voluntary benefits.

About Us

With operations in over 120 countries, Baker Hughes delivers innovative energy solutions while supporting a more sustainable energy future. We are committed to making energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: FIELD SPEC IV - FLD