About the role
Develop and improve drilling fluid additives (viscosifiers, fluid-loss agents, shale inhibitors, lubricants) for HPHT and water-sensitive formations, supporting field trials with operators across the GCC.
Key responsibilities
Design and run laboratory programs to formulate and optimize drilling fluid chemistries Perform API 13A / 13B rheology, fluid loss, HTHP and aging tests on candidate formulations Scale promising formulations from bench to pilot with the Reaction Facility team Investigate field complaints and competitor products; propose reformulations Prepare technical data sheets, lab reports and patent/IP documentation Support customer technical trials together with Technical Sales
Qualifications & experience
BSc or MSc in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Petroleum Engineering 3+ years in drilling fluids, oilfield chemicals or specialty chemicals R&D Working knowledge of API 13A/13B test methods and OCMA standards Experience with mud engineering or oilfield lab practice is a strong plus
Skills
Rheometers, HTHP filter press, aging cells and standard mud lab instruments Formulation design and DOE (design of experiments) Technical report writing in English Data analysis (Excel; lab information systems) Collaboration with production and QC teams
Candidate requirements
You'll be asked to confirm each of these when you apply.
- I am legally eligible to work in Saudi Arabia (Saudi national or transferable Iqama)
- I am willing to work at the Dammam plant / industrial area site
- I can provide verifiable education certificates and employment references
- I am willing to complete H2S awareness and laboratory safety training
- I can occasionally travel to rig sites and customer locations within KSA/GCC