Rig Electrical Tech III – On-Call & Travel

Nabors; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nabors is seeking a field technician to troubleshoot and commission rig control systems on drilling rigs in the assigned geographic region. The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 4–7 years in the drilling industry, strong English communication, and the ability to travel extensively, including offshore.

You will work with generators, VFDs, sensors, and CANRIG/Rockit gear, provide on-call support, and ensure safety and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 4–7 years in the drilling industry.
• Ability to analyze and report to management; capable of multi-tasking.
• Basic computer skills including Word and Excel are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist higher level tech with troubleshooting rig control systems.
• Assist higher level tech with commissioning rig control systems.
• Troubleshoot simple electrical issues on rig control systems.
• Calibrate sensors via HMI and program generator controls.
• Extensive travel to customer locations, land and offshore.
• Provide 24-hour on-call technical support during rotations.

Skills

Fluent English

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Nabors is seeking a field technician to troubleshoot and commission rig control systems on drilling rigs in the assigned geographic region. The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 4–7 years in the drilling industry, strong English communication, and the ability to travel extensively, including offshore.

You will work with generators, VFDs, sensors, and CANRIG/Rockit gear, provide on-call support, and ensure safety and documentation.