ETX MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Nabors in; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nabors is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the district maintenance team in Tyler, TX, overseeing the annual operating budget, maintaining strong relationships with customers, contractors and staff, and ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures.

The role requires strategic planning, cost control, and hands-on leadership to maximize equipment uptime while minimizing costs. Nabors emphasizes safety, reliability, and continuous improvement across maintenance operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in oil and gas equipment or 5 years plus an engineering degree.
• Minimum 3 years of management experience.
• Minimum 2 years as a technician on a drilling rig.

Responsibilities

• Lead Technical Service Department to maximize uptime while controlling costs.
• Analyze service delivery areas and implement a maintenance improvement plan.
• Develop programs to reduce downtime and provide predictive analytics.
• Ensure safety standards within the Technical Service department.
• Manage district technicians supporting Nabors drilling operations.
• Utilize maintenance system to plan maintenance and track performance.
• Prepare annual budget and quarterly maintenance expense estimates.
• Oversee district workshop and repair activities for Nabors equipment.
• Coach and develop department staff, recruiting as needed.
• Interface with vendors, sales, project management and engineering to resolve issues.

Skills

Oil & gas equipment

Management experience

Drilling rig experience

Microsoft Office

Customer service

HS&E leadership

Driver's license

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Civil/Electrical)

Tools

Nabors maintenance system

Job description

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.

Job Description

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the operational success by effectively managing the district maintenance team, the annual operating budget, maintaining positive relations with customers, contractors, and employees while ensuring all corporate policies, programs and procedures are followed

Job Info

• Job Identification 1001931
• Locations Tyler, TX, United States

Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage Technical Service Department to maximize equipment uptime while minimizing costs to Nabors and external customers.
• Analyze key service delivery areas for improvement with intention of developing and implement a structured and sustainable maintenance improvement plan.
• Develop and implement programs that reduce unplanned downtime and deliver predictive analytics on key equipment.
• Ensure highest levels of safety are in place within Technical Service department.
• Manage district NDUSA Technicians supporting Nabors Drilling Operation in East Texas.
• Ensure maintenance system and Microsoft Dynamics is utilized to drive planned maintenance, record unplanned maintenance activities while tracking key maintenance performance measures
• Prepare annual budget and quarterly estimates for maintenance expenses. Manage maintenance expenses within budget. Works with corporate Maintenance Managers to manage equipment recertifications.
• Manage the district workshop and all repair activities for Nabors drilling equipment
• Manages the work activities of department personnel to achieve maximum quality and productivity of the department
• Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, and training employees
• Maintains job results through coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees
• Resolves personnel issues to include hiring, counseling, discipline, pay, benefits, and termination
• Develops and controls departmental Opex and Capex budget along with developing Capex justification with minimal assistance
• Interfaces with vendors, sales, project management and engineering personnel to resolve equipment problems and improve quality of products
• Maintains a safe, secure, and productive working environment for department personnel
• Manages preventative maintenance of all equipment within the department and insures effective use of company resources such as utilities, tools, consumables, and other supplies
• Manages & is responsible for the care of all assets withing the maintenance department including service vehicles, technician tools, spare parts, and consumables.
• Manages and develops plans for the efficient use of equipment, materials and personnel. Ensures policies and procedures are implemented in accordance with established guidelines and compliance standards are met
• Assumes overall responsibility for District P&L/budget, safety, and personnel.
• Reviews maintenance spend and develops ways to reduce or manage internal and external spend.
• Selects, trains, coaches and develops district employees. Creates and upholds a work environment that encourages employee morale.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Minimum 10 years’ experience with oil and gas related equipment or

• Alternately 5 years’ experience in oil & gas and a degree in mechanical/civil or electrical engineering
• Minimum 3 years’ Management experience
• Minimum 2 years as a technician on a drilling rig
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• General knowledge of oil field technology, as it applies to the oil and gas industry
• Proven experience with customer service
• Demonstrated HS&E leadership.
• Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s licence

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Nabors rigs, equipment, and Nabors maintenance system.
• Experienced in troubleshooting methods to ensure that uptime and quality targets are met.

BEHAVIORAL COMPENTENCIES

• Ability to set clear and deliverable goals with demonstrated tenacity, commitment to delivery and accountability for results.
• Dependable, flexible, organized, motivated, assertive, and able to work on a deadline basis.
• Able to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
• Must have a winning attitude
• Must be self-sufficient
• Knowledge of Land and Offshore Drilling Rigs and systems.

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 .