Rig Automation Strategy & Lifecycle Lead

Nabors Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Nabors Industries in Houston seeks a Technical Manager – Rig Automation to drive fleet-wide capital equipment strategy and modernization of rig automation technologies. The role oversees lifecycle management, deployment planning, and capital planning while coordinating with Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Finance, and Field Support to optimize asset utilization.

You will supervise lifecycle strategies, standardization, and major upgrade programs, ensuring investments align with fleet

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in drilling equipment, rig automation, capital equipment mgmt, or related areas.
• Strong understanding of drilling rig operations and automation technologies.
• Experience leading fleet-wide initiatives and large-scale technology deployments.

Responsibilities

• Develop fleet-wide capital equipment strategy and lifecycle management.
• Lead modernization programs and major automation upgrades.
• Coordinate procurement, logistics, installation, and field deployment.
• Establish fleet modernization roadmaps and capital budgets.
• Provide leadership to align automation investments with fleet needs.

Skills

Rig automation

Capital equipment mgmt

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/technical or business

Job description

Nabors Industries in Houston seeks a Technical Manager – Rig Automation to drive fleet-wide capital equipment strategy and modernization of rig automation technologies. The role oversees lifecycle management, deployment planning, and capital planning while coordinating with Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Finance, and Field Support to optimize asset utilization.

You will supervise lifecycle strategies, standardization, and major upgrade programs, ensuring investments align with fleet