Mud Operator

Position Summary

Bedrock Energy is hiring a Mud Operator to own the fluid system during drilling operations. This role is responsible for mud mixing, fluid property monitoring, solids control, tank management, and field visibility into subsurface conditions through returns and shaker activity. The Mud Operator is a critical partner to the Driller and helps maintain drilling performance, pressure control, and borehole quality.

This is a hitch-based role. Crew work rotations at project sites across the US. Bedrock covers travel to and from site, lodging during your hitch, and provides a per diem for meals.

Key Responsibilities

Mix drilling mud to spec and maintain fluid properties during operations

Monitor viscosity, density, pH, tank levels, returns, and other fluid indicators

Operate and maintain solids control equipment

Good communication with the driller, reporting fluid changes, losses, clogged screens, or abnormal returns

Manage and accurately track inventory and direct support tasks to the Pump Operator as needed

Assist in other normal geothermal drilling operations tasks as required; rig-up, bore swaps, BHA support, loop running support, grouting, and equipment maintenance

Document chemical usage, mud properties, inventory needs, and notable field events

Help maintain active awareness of formation changes and drilling conditions through returns and cuttings observation

Preferred Background

2-5 years of relevant experience

O&G mud engineer, derrickman, or mud man

Water well mud rotary drilling experience

Experience with mud handling, solids control, and field diagnostics

Forklift experience

Minimum Qualifications

Can mix fluids to spec without direct supervision

Understands rheology basics such as marsh funnel viscosity, density, and pH

Has operated solids control equipment such as shakers and desanders

Can manage pit volumes and fluid systems during active operations

Strong work ethic, communication, and field awareness