Short description

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

Function description

As our HDD Mud Man your main tasks will be:

• Monitor and adjust mud properties (water and bentonite);
• Ensure proper mud mixing and treatment to maintain stability in long crossings (1000-1200 meters);
• 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);
• Previous experience in the HDD field or other trenchless technology (i.e., micro tunnelling, direct pipe, etc.)

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? Apply 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.

Listo para dar el siguiente paso en tu carrera? ¡Aplica hoy y únete a un equipo dinámico comprometido con el crecimiento y la innovación

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