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Mud Engineer

Ingeniero de Fluidos HDD

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Bilbao 31 March 2025 Tunnelling

Short description

We are looking for an HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling) Mud Engineer to join a project until end of 2025 in Spain (Bilbao)!

Function description

As our HDD Mud Engineer your main tasks will be:

  • Design and manage drilling fluid systems (suited for black lutite rock (11-50MPa);
  • Monitor and adjust mud properties (water and bentonite) for its viscosity, density, pH, rheology to optimize drilling performance;
  • Ensure proper mud mixing and treatment to maintain stability in long crossings (1000-1200 meters);
  • Adjust the cutting and layer of the ground;
  • Checking drilling parameters;
  • Prevent and manage downhole issues;
  • Collaborate with drillers and supervisors to adapt mud formulations based on drilling conditions

Requirements

For this job, you need to have:

  • Right to work in the European Union (Mandatory);
  • Good English level (minimum B2);
  • Strong knowledge of drilling fluids (mixing properties, and maintenance);
  • Experience working in rock formations preferably black lutite;
  • Familiarly with HDD drilling equipment, preferably HK 300 Electrical Rig;
  • Proven experience in HDD crossings of 1000m+

What we offer:

  • Challenging and varied job where no 2 days are he same;
  • Working with the latest technologies like the HK300 electrical rig;
  • Rotation according to production (expected 8 weeks on, 2 weeks off);
  • Accommodation and travel provided;
  • Experience with a leader in the HDD industry.

Ready to take the next step in your career? pplyA today and join a dynamic team committed to growth and innovation!

Breve descripción

¡Estamos buscando un Ingeniero de Fluidos HDD (Perforación Horizontal Dirigida) para un proyecto en Bilbao, España, hasta finales de 2025!

Función descriptiva

Como Ingeniero de Fluidos HDD, tus principales tareas serán:

  • Diseñar y gestionar sistemas de fluidos de perforación (adaptados para formaciones rocosas de lutita negra (11-50 MPa)).
  • Monitorear y ajustar las propiedades del lodo (viscosidad, densidad, pH, reología) para optimizar el rendimiento de la perforación.
  • Asegurar una mezcla y tratamiento adecuados del lodo para mantener la estabilidad en perforaciones largas (1000-1200 metros).
  • Prevenir y gestionar problemas en el pozo.
  • Colaborar con los perforadores y supervisores para adaptar las formulaciones de lodo según las condiciones de perforación.


Requisitos

Para este puesto, necesitas tener:

  • Derecho a trabajar en la Unión Europea (obligatorio).
  • Buen nivel de inglés (mínimo B2).
  • Sólidos conocimientos en fluidos de perforación (propiedades de mezcla y mantenimiento).
  • Experiencia trabajando en formaciones rocosas, preferiblemente lutita negra.
  • Familiaridad con equipos de perforación HDD, preferiblemente HK 300 Rig eléctrico.
  • Experiencia comprobada en perforaciones HDD de más de 1000 m.

Lo que ofrecemos:

  • Trabajo desafiante y variado donde ningún día es igual.
  • Trabajo con las últimas tecnologías, como el HK300 Rig eléctrico.
  • Rotación según la producción (se espera 8 semanas de trabajo, 2 semanas libres).
  • Alojamiento y viaje proporcionados.
  • Experiencia con un líder en la industria HDD.

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