Preferred: Bachelor’s in petroleum, chemical, mechanical engineering, geology, or chemistry. Acceptable for trainee: 2-year technical diploma or strong lab/field background plus fluids school ...

At-a-Glance: Become a mud engineer (drilling fluids engineer) by combining core science/engineering education, “mud school” training, safety certifications (offshore/onshore), and 12–24 months of ...

As the drill bit drives down, the key to holding the borehole above it open and in good condition until the next section of steel casing is installed to line it, is to keep it full of precisely the ...