Offshore Field Electrician – Controls & PLC Specialist

Nabors Industries; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 134,000 - 246,000; Full time

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.