Drilling Automation Engineer II - Field-Driven & Hands-On

Canrig Drilling Technology Ltd.

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Nabors is a leading energy technology company and seeks a Rig Automation Technology Engineer II to advance, integrate, and troubleshoot drilling rig automation systems. You will bridge engineering development and field execution, collaborating with controls, EMS, rig engineering, operations and suppliers to deliver safe, reliable solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, documentation, and continual improvement, requiring a BS in mechanical, electrical or petroleum engineering, 3 years in

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Petroleum Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum three years of oil and gas industry experience with drilling operations knowledge.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.
  • Basic proficiency with AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks and ability to read engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

  • Perform basic engineering calculations and evaluations for safety and feasibility.
  • Support integration, testing, commissioning, deployment and troubleshooting of drilling rig automation systems.
  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation including functional requirements and tests.
  • Review drawings, specifications and manuals to evaluate cost and maintenance needs.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and third-party suppliers for field delivery.
  • Expand technical knowledge through hands-on assignments, field exposure, testing and commissioning.

Skills

Basic engineering calculations
Microsoft 365 proficiency
Reading engineering drawings
Team collaboration
Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Petroleum Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD
SolidWorks
Studio 5000
Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix

Job description

Nabors is a leading energy technology company and seeks a Rig Automation Technology Engineer II to advance, integrate, and troubleshoot drilling rig automation systems. You will bridge engineering development and field execution, collaborating with controls, EMS, rig engineering, operations and suppliers to deliver safe, reliable solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, documentation, and continual improvement, requiring a BS in mechanical, electrical or petroleum engineering, 3 years in

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