LEAD MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN - Crosby, TX

Nabors Industries; Crosby (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nabors Industries in Crosby, TX is seeking a Mechanic Lead to provide technical leadership for inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of drilling and support equipment. You will coordinate daily mechanical work, promote safe practices, and mentor crew members.

The role requires strong diagnostic and repair skills across engines, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, preventive maintenance planning, and strict adherence to safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical diagnostics and repair skills.
• Experience with engines, hydraulic systems, pumps and transmissions is preferred.
• Ability to plan and prioritize preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate mechanical maintenance activities for drilling and support equipment.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of oil and gas equipment and repair of components.
• Plan preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and ensure reliability.
• Inspect equipment for safety and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor mechanics and motorhands, providing technical guidance and training.
• Maintain maintenance records, work orders, and equipment documentation.
• Coordinate with operations to support production objectives.

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.

The Mechanic Lead provides technical leadership for the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of drilling and support equipment. This role coordinates daily mechanical work activities, promotes safe work practices, mentors crew members, and ensures equipment reliability to support efficient field operations.

• Lead and coordinate mechanical maintenance activities for drilling and support equipment.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of oil and gas equipment and repair of engines, hydraulic systems, pumps, compressors, transmissions, and related components.
• Plan and prioritize preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
• Inspect equipment for safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor mechanics and motorhands, providing technical guidance and training.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment documentation.
• Coordinate with operations personnel to support production objectives.
• Promote and enforce company safety standards and environmental requirements.
• Strong mechanical diagnostics and repair expertise
• Preventive and predictive maintenance planning
• Leadership and team coordination
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems knowledge
• Root cause analysis and problem solving
• Safety leadership and risk assessment
• Communication and collaboration
• Equipment reliability and asset management