Field Slurry Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Field Slurry Engineer (6–10 years experience) to support a remote industrial waste slurrification & reinjection project in Saudi Arabia . Position Overview: The 'Field Slurry Engineer' is responsible for slurry conditioning strategy, process control, and supervision of personnel involved in mixing, transfers, tank operations, and solids handling up to pre-injection readiness. Key Responsibilities: Slurry System Control and Optimization: Lead slurry preparation, conditioning, and low-pressure transfer activities from waste receipt through pre-injection readiness. Define and maintain slurry targets (density, solids loading, rheology/gel strength, suspension stability) in line with site procedure and subsurface requirements. Engineer practical mixing workflows (batch and continuous logic where applicable), including recirculation loops and tank sequencing to prevent dead zones and solids accumulation. Optimize suspension and settling control through agitation / jetting /recirculation settings (practical field tuning). Troubleshoot and correct: solids dropout/settling, pumpability limitations, line plugging/high friction losses, and shaker/grinder inefficiencies. Chemicals and Compatibility: Select and manage the chemical dosing strategy within the approved program (examples include dispersants, surfactants, biocides, and scavengers). Ensure chemical compatibility with the slurry system and manage risks such as corrosion or sour conditions if relevant. Supervision, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Training: Supervise and coach Junior Slurry Engineers and operators on tank discipline, sampling, safe handling, and adherence to procedures. Develop and maintain simple SOPs/checklists for batching, mixing, recirculation, grinding integration, and transfer. Train operations personnel on fluid handling best practices, sampling discipline, and troubleshooting playbooks. Monitoring, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement: Maintain operational records: fluid checks, conditioning logs, shift performance notes, and exceptions. Track and report key metrics: solids content trend, density trend, chemical usage, downtime causes related to slurry quality. Recommend improvements based on operational data and observed bottlenecks. Injection Interface (advisory — not pumping operations): Coordinate closely with Pumping Field Engineer during pumping windows (attendance + advisory). Provide advisory input on formation response based on subsurface guidance. Recommend stopping injection if formation response is poor or subsurface limits are approached, through the agreed escalation protocol. Qualification: Engineering degree (petroleum/chemical/mechanical/process or related). Experience of 6 to10 years in mud engineering, drilling fluids, slurry systems, or comparable field fluid-processing operations. Direct exposure / experience to CRI / slurry reinjection / cuttings…