Directs, supervises and controls the activities of the Mud Engineering Section as well as Mud Engineers in Drilling Operations Department involved in preparing mud programmes for exploration, development, work‑over wells and providing technical support.  Ensures the implementation of the  approved programmes in accordance with established standards and specifications. Ensures the adequate supply of mud on individual rigs to avoid any interruption in Company's drilling operations. Evaluates technically service companies' bids/offers, assesses performance and administers such service contracts.  Prepares the mud annual budget, controls expenditure and justifies variances.

(The Mud Engineering Section renders through  mud service contracts services to 10 drilling rigs operating in ADMA‑OPCO's and ZADCO's concessional areas.  Annual Mud  materials and services budget is approximately US$ 10 M).

§         6 years experience in various drilling, work over and completion operations including  3 years in  mud engineering and  at least 2 years in senior supervisory capacity.

§         Very good knowledge of English  language.