Workshop Technician

Nabors Industries; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Nabors Industries in Dubai seeks a skilled Top Drive Technician to install and commission top drive units and related equipment at customer sites, including offshore rigs. You will climb derricks, connect panels, hoses and power lines, and ensure torque and alignment meet safety standards.

The role involves training drillers, performing routine maintenance, wiring tests, and rigging down equipment after well completion.

Qualifications

• Electrical/hydraulic oilfield background required.
• Prefer Tesco/Canrig related equipment experience.
• High School diploma; technical certification preferred.
• Ability to read, comprehend and write in English.

Responsibilities

• Load equipment and prepare it for rig-up of the top drive unit.
• Climb derrick to install torque track system with proper torque.
• Install control panels, hoses and power cables; hook up fuel/air lines.
• Perform pre-established tests and adjust as needed.
• Instruct and monitor drillers in safe operation of top drive equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and part replacements on power/top drive units.
• Rig down hoses and control cables after well completion and load for transport.

Skills

Electrical hydraulic background

English proficiency

Offshore drilling experience

Education

High School diploma

EIT/MIT Certification preferred

Tools

Tesco/Canrig equipment

Job description

Job Description:

To perform a wide range of technical services which includes Installation of top drive unit and associated equipment at customers domestic and international locations and instructs and monitors customers rig crew in proper set up, operation and removal of same to ensure safe and efficient use of equipment in onshore and offshore drilling.

Responsibilities

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES AND AUTHORITIES

• Loads equipment from transport containers at customer location and prepares same to rig up the top drive unit in the derrick.
• Climbs derrick to install the Torque Track system, ensuring appropriate torque is applied to all nuts and bolts.
• Uses hoisting system to pick up Top Drive system and installs the control panel and mud hoses (some hoses have hammer unions which must be tightened in place with a 10–15-pound hammer).
• Installs drillers control panel and runs cables to power unit and top drive unit; hooks up fuel and air lines and power cables from drilling rig to power unit.
• Performs pre-established tests to ensure proper function of the top drive unit and makes any necessary adjustments.
• Instructs and monitors drillers and drilling crews in the safe operation of the top drive equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance on the power and top drive units, changing oils and filters, tightening bolts, changing parts, and repairing whatever is necessary to maintain units proper function.
• Upon completion of the well, reverses above procedures and rigs down hoses and control cables, top drive unit, torque track and drillers panel.
• Cleans all equipment and loads into storage container for transportation to next site.
• The employee is responsible for performing duties in accordance with the company’s policies, procedures, and quality objectives
• The employee has the necessary authority to make decisions within their scope of work and escape issues as needed and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure operational effectiveness.
• The employee is accountable for the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of their work, as well as for reporting any nonconformities or risks that may impact quality, legal compliances, safety, environment, or customer satisfaction
• Support and participate on achieving organizational QHSE objectives.
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications / SKILLS

• Preference will be given to those with Tesco/Canrig related equipment experience.
• Electrical / Mechanical oilfield background required
• Technical training in the electrical hydraulic field would be an asset
• High School diploma
• EIT/MIT Technical Certification preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read, comprehend and write in English.
• Ability to effectively present technical information, to colleagues, customers and vendors.
• Preferably 3 years "drilling rig experience", 2 years as a Driller would be considered an asset.
• This position requires a team player that is comfortable operating in remote locations
• Experience will include experience operating and repairing electrical and/or hydraulic equipment

Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nabors is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. To learn more about our Fair Employment practices, please refer to the Nabors Code of Conduct.

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