Mud Advisor (m/f/d)

We want you for...

We are looking for you to join our Drilling Fluids & Disposal team at our Karlsruhe site on a full-time (42 hours, 14 days on, 14 days off) and permanent basis as a M ud Advisor (m/f/d). The site is located 35 kilometers north-west of Karlsruhe in the area of our Phase 1 project, where several geothermal wells are being drilled.

Your mission

• You will supervise the contracted drilling fluid and solids control companies and ensure safe, efficient plant operation.
• You will optimize the drilling fluids and solids control equipment and develop solutions for wellbore problems.
• You will ensure compliance with all drilling fluid parameters, evaluate conditioning, and make decisions on necessary adjustments.
• You plan fluid changes, cementing, and fluid storage, including calculating the quantities required.
• You are responsible for waste management at the drilling rig and ensure compliance with technical and safety requirements.
• You will train the drilling personnel in the area of drilling fluids and waste management and support the team with technical questions.
• You will prepare detailed daily, section, and final reports and report daily to the Drilling Fluids & Waste Manager.

Your profile

• You have work experience in the German market, ideally in the Upper Rhine Valley.
• You have training or qualifications as a drilling fluid engineer or technician—or many years of experience in the field of drilling fluids.
• You have in-depth knowledge of fluid systems, drilling fluids, additives, contaminants, and basic geology.
• You are familiar with relevant safety protocols and environmental regulations and have a good understanding of waste management.
• You are able to create detailed drilling fluid logs and work confidently with technical software and MS Office.
• You have a technical background in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and geology.
• You are motivated, a team player, willing to travel, and open to training and innovative solutions.
• You have a Class B driver's license.

We offer

• Responsible position with creative freedom in a future-oriented company
• Collaboration on groundbreaking projects in the field of geothermal energy and lithium mining
• Attractive compensation package and flexible working hours for a healthy work-life balance
• Individual training and development opportunities as well as targeted mentoring by experienced colleagues
• Modern working environment and a collegial, appreciative team
• Long-term prospects in an industry with great growth potential

We are looking forward to meeting you!

Interested? Simply send us your resume using the application form and tell us why you would like to join Vulcan. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Ritschel (Well Construction Manager) at [email protected] .

About us

At Vulcan, we are united by the idea of a more sustainable and independent supply of energy and raw materials for Europe. We are pioneers in the field of CO2-neutral lithium extraction using a direct lithium extraction process and have developed an innovative and forward-looking technology for this purpose. We bring together talents and experts from over 40 nations and work passionately on the planning and construction of geothermal and lithium extraction plants, which we will operate ourselves in order to accelerate the climate-neutral mobility and energy industry. With companies such as Stellantis and Renault, we already have strong partners who are supporting us on our way to becoming a market leader.