Mud Engineer

About the role

We're hiring a Mud Engineer for a rotational assignment in Basra, Iraq. It's a 35/35 rotation position paying $700–820/day, mobilized and managed end to end by Energy Talents — you focus on the job while we handle visas, travel, payroll and compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise safe drilling / well operations and the crews delivering them.

• Maintain well control, equipment integrity and operational readiness.

• Enforce permit-to-work, isolation and safety-critical procedures.

• Report progress, NPT and HSE performance to the company man and base.

What you'll need

• Valid well-control certification (IWCF / IADC) where applicable.

• Offshore survival (BOSIET / FOET) and a current medical.

• Solid discipline experience on comparable operations.

• Strong leadership and clear communication with mixed-nationality crews.

What we offer

• Compliant global payroll in your currency, paid on time, every rotation.

• Visas, medicals, travel and accommodation arranged before you fly.

• Transparent, benchmarked day rates with no hidden agency margins.

• One dedicated account desk that knows your file end to end.