- Knowledgeable on the properties of the mud (i.e. solids calculations, fluid chemistry, etc.) - Knowledgeable on the effects of the products/systems on the mud chemistry (i.e. impact on pH, calcium, alkalinity, etc.) - Able to generate and implement the drilling fluids program through close collaboration with the Project Engineer. - Responsible for maintaining the drilling fluids system within specifications. - Able to calculate volumes (i.e. mud pits, annular, pipe capacity & displacements) without supervision. - Able to apply effective pit management principles (i.e. slugs, pills, storage, reserve, kill muds, etc.) during drilling operations. - Knowledgeable on the solids control process and equipment and able to explain how various recommendations (i.e. screen size selection, shale shaker settings, etc.) will impact the drilling fluid properties and/or efficiency of solids removal. - Responsible for making appropriate recommendations that will prevent or address different hole problems (i.e. sloughing shales, gumbo shales, abnormal pressures, faults, etc.) encountered during drilling operations. - Responsible for making appropriate recommendations that will prevent or address lost circulation events (i.e. Mud Weight reduction in case of loses) - Responsible for making appropriate recommendations that will minimize the impact of wellbore conditions (i.e. temperature, pressure, formation, etc.) on the drilling fluids system. - Responsible for making appropriate recommendations that will minimize the impact of contaminants (i.e. H2S, C02, Water intrusion, reactive formations, cement, etc.) on the drilling fluids system. - Responsible for making appropriate recommendations related to the drilling fluids system that will improve hole cleaning efficiency (i.e. flow rates, Low Shear Rate Viscosities, RPM, ROP, etc.) - Able to perform hydraulics calculations (i.e. annular velocity, bit hydraulics, ECD, etc.) using Virtual HydraulicsTM software without supervision. - Able to demonstrate an advanced or higher level of proficiency in the use of Virtual HydraulicsTM software. - Knowledgeable regarding the impact of Particle Size Distribution (PSD), chemicals and contaminants on fluid loss. - Able to recognize stuck pipe incidents and select appropriate pipe release agents. - Able to identify and recognize lost circulation symptoms and select and apply appropriate remedial treatments. - Able to convert to a Lignosulfunate, Lime, Saturated Salt or Gypsum mud system without supervision. - Additional intermediate or advanced knowledge and skill requirements will apply for complex drilling operations such as those encountered. -Minimum 2-year Associate/Technical Degree or equivalent. - 5 years' experience working as a drilling fluids Specialists in artic conditions. - Excellent written and verbal communications. - Must have the legal right to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship.