Field-Driven Drilling Automation Engineer II

Nabors Industries

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 125,000

Full time

42 hours ago

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Job summary

Nabors Industries seeks a Rig Automation Technology Engineer II to support the development, integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of drilling rig automation technologies.

The role serves as a technical link between engineering development and field execution, working with Controls & Automation, EMS Technical Support, Rig Engineering, Rig Operations, and third-party suppliers to deliver safe, reliable, and field-proven solutions.

Qualifications

Prefer BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Petroleum Engineering.
Minimum 3 years oil and gas industry experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.
Basic proficiency with AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks and ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

Perform basic engineering calculations related to mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and drilling rig systems.
Support the integration, testing, commissioning, deployment, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of drilling rig automation systems.
Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including functional requirements, FMECA, test procedures, commissioning reports, troubleshooting guides, field reports, and as-built records.
Review drawings, specifications, manuals, and technical data to support evaluation of feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements.
Work with multidisciplinary teams and third-party suppliers to support field execution, testing, troubleshooting, quality, and project deliverables.
Expand technical knowledge through hands-on engineering assignments, field exposure, testing, and commissioning activities.