Field Electrician – Offshore Electrical & Controls Pro

Nabors Industries; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Nabors Industries, a global leader in energy technology, seeks a TRS Electrician in Abu Dhabi to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and control systems on catwalks and bucking units used in tubular handling and make‑up operations.

You will diagnose PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs; interpret drawings; perform preventive maintenance; and support safety systems to minimize downtime in field operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors/Diploma in Engineering
• Must possess and maintain certifications and licenses necessary as required by the appropriate regulatory authorities
• Must possess mathematical skills required for certification as an Electrician
• Must have proficient knowledge of diagnostic equipment
• Must be able to obtain appropriate offshore or, onshore certifications
• Should have at least 6 years of work experience in maintaining electrical equipment
• Knowledgeable and proficient in basic rigger’s role to ensure safe lifting operations are performed
• Knowledgeable of electrical systems and be skilled at working with hand and power tools

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on catwalks and bucking units.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair faults in PLC systems and control logic.
• Maintain and troubleshoot HMI systems and resolve freezes or communication issues.
• Diagnose and repair VFDs used in motors for conveyors and bucking unit rotation.
• Perform electrical maintenance on motors, sensors, encoders, switches, relays and panels.
• Support maintenance and troubleshooting of torque-turn systems for accurate make-up/break-out.
• Inspect and test electrical safety systems including E-stops and interlocks.
• Read and update electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and control schematics.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Manager on maintenance and refurbishment of equipment.
• Ensure availability of critical electrical spare parts and raise material requests as needed.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

PLC troubleshooting

HMI troubleshooting

VFDs

Electrical drawings interpretation

LOTO compliance

Power distribution

Troubleshooting faults

Education

Bachelors/Diploma in Engineering

Licenses and certifications

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Hand and power tools

Electrical panels

Job description

Nabors Industries, a global leader in energy technology, seeks a TRS Electrician in Abu Dhabi to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and control systems on catwalks and bucking units used in tubular handling and make‑up operations.

You will diagnose PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs; interpret drawings; perform preventive maintenance; and support safety systems to minimize downtime in field operations.