Drilling Fluid
Drilling Fluid Technician is known in the industry as a “Mud Engineer.” A Mud Engineer is responsible for monitoring and testing the fluid used to drill oil and gas wells. The drilling fluid, known as “mud” has many functions in the drilling process. Some of the main functions are hole cleaning, lubrication, and pressure control. A Mud Engineer is responsible for testing and prescribing the proper treatment of the mud to maintain a desired set of characteristics. A Mud Engineer checks the weight and viscosity, the pH, salinity, the fluid loss properties, and many other properties of the mud to make sure the well can be drilled safely and efficiently. It is a job that requires the ability to interpret data and make good, calculated recommendations to the energy company representative and others involved with drilling the well.
Upon completion of the Drilling Fluid Technician course, you will learn how to effectively test and evaluate the properties of the drilling fluid. You will also be able to evaluate and prescribe the best treatment of the mud to maintain the properties needed for it to work.