Offshore Field Electrician – Controls & PLC Specialist

Nabors Industries

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 134,000 - 246,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Nabors Industries in the UAE seeks an experienced Electrician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and control systems for catwalks and bucking units used in tubular handling and make-up operations.

The role focuses on safe operation of power distribution, PLCs, HMIs, and automation, with emphasis on preventive maintenance, rapid fault-finding, and adherence to LOTO procedures in field operations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors/Diploma in Engineering with relevant licenses.
  • Offshore or onshore certifications may be required.
  • Minimum 6 years of experience maintaining electrical equipment.
  • Proficient in diagnosing equipment using diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on catwalks and bucking units.
  • Troubleshoot PLC systems, IO modules, networks, and control logic.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot HMI systems and resolve communication issues.
  • Repair and service VFDs used in motors for conveyors and bucking units.
  • Read electrical drawings and update schematics.
  • Ensure compliance with LOTO procedures and permit to work.
  • Assist in rig-up, commissioning, and mobilization of equipment.

Skills

Electrical maintenance
PLC troubleshooting
HMI systems
VFDs
Electrical drawings
Power distribution
LOTO
Offshore/onshore certifications
Rigging basics
Electrical safety

Education

Bachelors/Diploma in Engineering

Tools

Diagnostic equipment
Hand and power tools

Job description

Nabors Industries in the UAE seeks an experienced Electrician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and control systems for catwalks and bucking units used in tubular handling and make-up operations.

The role focuses on safe operation of power distribution, PLCs, HMIs, and automation, with emphasis on preventive maintenance, rapid fault-finding, and adherence to LOTO procedures in field operations.

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