*Mechatronic Technician

Nabors Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nabors Industries is seeking a Mechatronic Field Technician I to support installation, commissioning, inspection, and maintenance of Canrig drilling equipment at customer locations, including on-site and offshore settings.

The role requires foundational electromechanical skills, use of diagnostic tools, and strong safety practices, with a focus on timely service documentation and professional on-site support. Training will develop proficiency across Canrig product lines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Up to 2 years of field service or related technical experience welcomed.
• Foundational ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical schematics and follow instructions.
• Ability to use hand tools, measuring devices, and basic electronic test equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to customer sites.
• Ability to obtain safety, offshore, and equipment-specific certifications.
• Ability to communicate job status and technical observations in English.
• Ability to travel extensively to land and offshore locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, start-up, function testing, and commissioning of Canrig equipment and subsystems.
• Read schematics, drawings, service instructions, and specifications to verify connections and readiness.
• Use hand tools and electronic test equipment safely to complete assembly, adjustment, inspection, and repair work.
• Document commissioning results and equipment condition for review and handover.

Skills

Electromechanical Systems

Service Installation

System Testing

Electrical Safety

Electronic Test Equipment

Sensor Technology

Hydraulic Troubleshooting

Mechanical Equipment Maintenance

Root Cause Analysis

Job Documentation

Customer Complaint Resolution

Safety Protocols

PLC Diagnostics

Multimeters

Amp Probes

Meggers

Oscilloscopes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical diploma

Tools

Multimeters

Amp Probes

Meggers

Oscilloscopes

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 Mechatronic Field Technician I supports the safe installation, commissioning, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of Canrig drilling equipment and integrated electromechanical systems at customer locations. The role applies foundational electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, controls, and field-service skills to restore equipment availability, complete accurate service documentation, and provide professional on-site support while developing proficiency across Canrig product lines.

Essential Functions

Mechatronic Equipment Installation & Commissioning

Primary Skills: Electromechanical Systems Service Installation System Testing Drawing Interpretation

• Assist with installation, start-up, function testing, and commissioning of Canrig equipment, software, and integrated electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic subsystems under approved procedures and appropriate technical guidance.
• Read and apply schematics, drawings, service instructions, and equipment specifications to verify connections, settings, component condition, and system readiness.
• Use hand tools, precision measuring devices, and electronic test equipment safely to complete assigned assembly, adjustment, inspection, and repair work.
• Document commissioning results, open items, and equipment condition so work can be reviewed, accepted, and handed over accurately.

Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation Diagnostics

Primary Skills: Electrical Safety Electronic Test Equipment Sensor Technology System Troubleshooting Techniques

• Assist in diagnosing electrical, communications, sensor, actuator, and control-system issues using multimeters, amp probes, meggers, scopes, approved diagnostic software, and established troubleshooting methods.
• Perform assigned testing and minor repair of electrical components up to 600 volts only when trained, authorized, and working under applicable electrical-safety procedures.
• Gather fault history, test results, and operating observations; elevate complex or high-risk conditions to a higher-level technician or engineering support.
• Verify repairs through appropriate function tests and record results in the service report or work order.

HSE, Quality & Operational Readiness

Primary Skills: Safety Protocols Job Safety Analysis Quality Control Analysis Training and Development

• Comply with Nabors and Canrig safety, quality, legal, and operating requirements; participate in pre-job planning, safety meetings, hazard controls, and Stop Work Authority expectations.
• Use required personal protective equipment and follow lockout/tagout, working-at-height, electrical, lifting, driving, and pressure-safety controls applicable to the assigned task.
• Maintain required training, licenses, and safety certifications and attend assigned technical training to build capability across Canrig equipment.
• Provide on-call technical support while assigned to a rotation in accordance with duty-cycle, fatigue-management, and escalation procedures.

Hydraulic & Mechanical Maintenance

Primary Skills: Hydraulic Troubleshooting Mechanical Equipment Maintenance Preventative Service Root Cause Analysis

• Perform assigned preventive and corrective maintenance on hydraulic and mechanical equipment, including inspection, adjustment, component replacement, and basic functional verification.
• Assist with troubleshooting hydraulic components and systems up to 5,000 psi only when trained, authorized, and following energy-isolation and pressure-control requirements.
• Inspect components for wear, leakage, damage, alignment, contamination, or other serviceability concerns and communicate findings promptly.
• Support structured problem identification and root-cause review by collecting evidence, preserving failed parts when required, and documenting recurring conditions.

Field Service Execution & Customer Support

Primary Skills: Operational Support Job Documentation Customer Complaint Resolution Time Management

• Execute planned and unplanned field-service work orders at land or offshore customer locations, working independently within demonstrated competence and assisting higher-level technicians when scope or risk requires escalation.
• Serve as a professional on-site contact for assigned work, communicate job status and technical findings clearly, and coordinate with customer and rig personnel without exceeding assigned authority.
• Complete service reports, expense records, billing support, parts usage, and other required paperwork accurately and on time.
• Maintain assigned vehicle, tools, truck stock, and parts inventory in serviceable condition and support readiness for the next field assignment.

Non-Essential Functions

• Support shop repairs, equipment preparation, field audits, product demonstrations, training activities, and service-process improvement work as assigned.
• Share field observations that may identify equipment upgrade, service, reliability, or customer-support opportunities with the appropriate commercial or technical contact.
• Assist with special projects, inventory reviews, technical documentation updates, and lessons-learned activities.

Skills Profile

• Electromechanical Systems (Developing): Supports installation and troubleshooting of integrated electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, sensor, and control components.
• Service Installation (Developing): Installs and connects assigned equipment and verifies readiness using approved instructions and checklists.
• System Testing (Developing): Performs assigned function tests, records outcomes, and escalates exceptions as needed.
• Electrical Safety (Developing): Applies required safety controls when working around electrical equipment within authorized scope.
• Electronic Test Equipment (Developing): Uses multimeters, amp probes, meggers, oscilloscopes, and related diagnostic tools with guidance as needed.
• Sensor Technology (Foundational): Identifies common sensor types and gathers basic diagnostic information for review.
• Hydraulic Troubleshooting (Developing): Checks system pressure, identifies leaks, assesses component condition, and verifies basic hydraulic functionality.
• Mechanical Equipment Maintenance (Developing): Performs routine inspections, adjustments, component replacements, and service verification activities.
• Root Cause Analysis (Foundational): Collects facts, documents failures, and gathers evidence to support structured problem-solving efforts.
• Job Documentation (Proficient): Accurately completes service reports, expense documentation, billing support records, parts usage logs, and work orders.
• Customer Complaint Resolution (Developing): Documents customer concerns, communicates status updates, and escalates issues through appropriate channels.
• Safety Protocols (Proficient): Adheres to PPE requirements, hazard-control procedures, energy-isolation practices, driving safety standards, lifting guidelines, and work-at-height requirements.
• PLC Diagnostics (Foundational): Connects to authorized diagnostic tools and collects basic PLC fault information within established training and authorization limits.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Up to 2 years of relevant field service, industrial maintenance, drilling-equipment, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, electronics, automation, or related technical experience; relevant technical education, apprenticeship, military technical training, or hands-on training may be considered.
• Foundational ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical schematics and follow written service, safety, and work instructions.
• Ability to use common hand tools, measuring devices, and basic electronic test equipment within demonstrated training and authorization.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain required driving eligibility for the assigned location.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required safety, offshore, customer-site, and equipment-specific certifications.
• Ability to communicate job status, technical observations, and documentation clearly in English where required for safe operations and customer coordination.
• Ability to travel extensively to land and offshore customer locations and provide scheduled on-call support, including nights, weekends, or holidays, when operationally required and consistent with applicable policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical diploma, apprenticeship, or advanced training in mechatronics, electromechanical technology, industrial maintenance, electrical systems, electronics, automation, hydraulics, or a related field.
• Experience supporting drilling equipment such as top drives, draw works, driller’s cabins, power houses, pipe-handling systems, substations, lighting systems, or related OEM equipment.
• Basic experience with PLC or controls diagnostics, industrial sensors and actuators, electrical test equipment, and hydraulic troubleshooting.
• Basic knowledge of oil and gas field operations and Microsoft Office applications.