Engineering

Fluids Engineer At Estymol Oil Services

Estymol Oil Services·Lagos , Delta , Edo , Rivers, nigeria·Full Time·Onsite
EngineeringFull TimeOnsite
-Closes Sep 25, 2026

Role Summary:

Monitor, test, and optimize drilling and completion fluid systems to ensure wellbore stability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Daily mud chemical testing, fluid hydraulics optimization, waste management oversight, and inventory tracking for drilling chemicals.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Mud/Fluids Engineer; strong knowledge of water-based, oil-based, and synthetic fluid systems.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND
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At a glance

Company

Estymol Oil Services

Location

Lagos , Delta , Edo , Rivers, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Onsite

Experience

Valid until

September 25, 2026

Created

September 15, 2026

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