Senior Structural Engineer – Drilling Structures Lead

Nabors in; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Nabors is seeking a lead Structural Engineer to design drilling structures and subsystems, and to manage capital construction from planning through execution. You will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery and continuously improve rig productivity and reliability.

The role requires 9+ years in structural engineering within oilfield environments, proficiency in major drafting/analysis tools, and strong collaboration with Operations, Marketing, and

Qualifications

• 9+ years in structural engineering with at least 5 years at a drilling contractor or services company.
• BS in civil/structural engineering from an accredited university.
• Highly proficient in drilling and oilfield structures.
• Proficient with structural analysis tools: SolidWorks Simulation, StruCAD, SAFI, or RISA 3D.
• Proficient with drafting software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access, and Project.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage structural design scopes for New Rig Construction, Refurbishing, Modification / Upgrade, and Maintenance activities, including scope of work development, drafting oversight and final drawing approval and issuance.
• Performs engineering calculations, drawing review and other engineering functions in relation to above.
• Provides construction management (including scheduling and cost control) and engineering support for rig construction activities.
• Provides technical support to the Operations, Marketing, and Purchasing departments, including on-site troubleshooting, condition assessment, repair planning and oversite.
• Maintains current knowledge of new drilling equipment and practices.
• Maintain current knowledge of new project management techniques and practices.
• Review research, analyses, internal and supplier specifications, manuals, and other data supporting team and project needs to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
• Review product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, client contract requirements, and related specifications; and, review and recommend capital equipment for Capital and Equipment Standards committees.
• Manage external engineers and support staff including subcontractors and consultants to ensure timely delivery of project documents.
• Assists in audits of sub-contractors.
• Participates in the evaluation of new equipment<p>#LI-JA1</p>

Skills

Drilling structures

Structural analysis

Engineering leadership

Project coordination

MS Office

Education

B.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

StruCAD

SAFI

RISA 3D

Job description

Nabors is seeking a lead Structural Engineer to design drilling structures and subsystems, and to manage capital construction from planning through execution. You will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery and continuously improve rig productivity and reliability.

The role requires 9+ years in structural engineering within oilfield environments, proficiency in major drafting/analysis tools, and strong collaboration with Operations, Marketing, and