Short introduction about myself before I get into things. My name’s Nick Reiter and I’m a field supervisor in the Northeast. I have 10 years under my belt as a Mud Engineer and got my start with another major mud company but have worked the bulk of my career with AES. As a member of […]

As a Marketing Intern at AES Drilling Fluids, my experience has been nothing short ofeducational.One of the highlights of my internship was creating a new system for organization of allvirtual marketing documents and media, streamlining our processes for optimal efficiency. I alsorecorded the marketing merchandise inventory, providing me with valuable insights into thecompany’s promotional materials […]

“Life doesn’t come with a manual; it comes with a father.” As we approach Father’s Day this year, I would like to spotlight the fantastic fathers that trailblaze the path for us. They are the protectors and providers for our families, who will take care of any problems that arise in their children’s lives. My […]

Some ten years ago, as I sat in my first day of mud school with a drilling fluid manual 3- inches thick, it quickly dawned on me just how much technical information and knowledge existed in the drilling fluids industry – let alone the drilling process in general. With a green hard hat on (required […]

Early in 2021, after only being with AES a few months, the news trickled down that we were moving to a new home… lab included. The design and functionality of the space were an open book. However, this initial rush of excitement soon turned to thoughts of “Well, how the hell do you design a […]

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it is essential to acknowledge the significant contributions that women have made to the oil and gas industry. One such woman is Linda Cook, the first female executive director of Royal Dutch Shell, commonly known as Shell, one of the world’s largest oil and gas operators. Cook’s achievements in […]

I remember the exact moment I received the call from AES to screen me for the HR intern position; it was such a pivotal moment in my life and career. I fondly look back on specific moments in my career thus far and think about the impact of a piece of advice, an experience, a […]

I will never forget the day it happened; I do not remember the date, but what I heard that day changed my career forever. I was a young man working for one of the largest oilfield service companies in the world. My responsibilities at that time included all technical services in the Permian Basin. A […]

Taking a risk is hard, but doing it is worthwhile. Like most students around their sophomore year of college, I had to start looking for internships in my potential field. I usually played it safe, so I was highly anxious about this as I had no idea who to choose or where even to look. […]

Growing up, I knew nothing about the oil and gas industry. I didn’t know a single person in the industry; for all I knew, oil was extracted from big underground caves. However, through my early education, I knew that math and science were the only things I liked and was decently good at in school. […]

It all started at 8 years old when my father bought me an Apple 2E computer, and I knew I wanted to pursue a career in Information Technology. From developing a database for my baseball card collection to building my first 486DX2 computer to access bulletin boards, and later developing countless websites throughout college, I […]

My introduction to oil & gas came at a very early age, as my dad has worked on rigs since he was a teenager.  Back then, there were not many options outside of farming and the oilfield in Crowley, Louisiana.  That said, I had other plans, but in the end, those plans and decisions that […]

Becoming a part of AES’ Support Services Lab has been an extremely challenging and rewarding experience for me. I joined the team in 2018, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the growth and opportunities that I have been a part of.I started my career in a drilling fluids field support lab. I worked closely […]

I started working with AES in late 2015 at the Benwood, WV warehouse as a Mud Plant Operator. I worked for 2-3 years and was then promoted to Assistant Manager for roughly six months. Shortly after that, I made the progression to Warehouse Manager. Before AES, my previous experience was with Cimbar Performance Minerals. I […]

AES has recently begun working in Oman, servicing one of our top clients from the USA. One of the first things that always happens when you tell someone you are going to or working in Oman is, “Where is Oman?” Oman is a peaceful and secure nation that borders Yemen, Saudi Arabia, and The Emirates. It […]

It was July of 2014. There I was trying to make it in a big new city.  I had moved to Houston from Florida with not much of a plan, and the little one I did have was torn into a million pieces.  I was mere days away from packing up and heading back home […]

I’ve always thought the most significant differentiating factor for AES as a company is our people. One of the lesser-known aspects of being a warehouse manager is the opportunity and necessity to communicate with just about everyone here at AES. Procurement, Operations, Accounting, and Engineering all have a part in the success of our warehouses, […]

I joined AES in 2007 and I have been fortunate enough to work in multiple departments throughout my time here. I began my career as a backup receptionist, then continued to the Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable department and even worked a bit at the warehouses (Grandview and West Decatur) before finally finding my permanent home in […]

I came to AES over three years ago as an Assistant Manager for the Kermit yard and was lucky enough to be promoted to Warehouse Manager shortly after that. My prior experience was in frac, cementing, and wind energy. However, this was my first foray into the drilling side. Boy, what foray it has been. […]

So you want to be a mud engineer? The answer should be an obvious Yes! One way to gain experience and credibility is to get your hands dirty and play with it firsthand. After working in the office for a couple of years post-college, I realized how important it was for my career to get […]

I onboarded with AES back in 2008 after working as a ‘hand’ on an H&P rig for two years. I started with AES as an engineer trainee in South Texas for my 1st year and quickly realized an opportunity in Operations that I felt I could contribute. I was fortunate enough to start in Operations […]