Senior Lead Mechanic, Drilling Equipment & Reliability

Nabors in; Crosby (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nabors invites applications for a Lead Mechanical Technician at Crosby, TX. This role provides technical leadership for inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of drilling and support equipment, coordinating daily mechanical work and mentoring crew members to ensure reliability and safe field operations.

The ideal candidate will lead preventive maintenance, perform advanced diagnostics, and maintain accurate records while upholding Nabors safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 motorheads, 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.

Skills

Mechanical diagnostics

Maintenance planning

Leadership

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Root cause analysis

Safety leadership

Communication

Job description

Nabors invites applications for a Lead Mechanical Technician at Crosby, TX. This role provides technical leadership for inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of drilling and support equipment, coordinating daily mechanical work and mentoring crew members to ensure reliability and safe field operations.

The ideal candidate will lead preventive maintenance, perform advanced diagnostics, and maintain accurate records while upholding Nabors safety and environmental standards.