Senior Top Drive & Rig Equipment Technician

Nabors Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OSHA 10/OSHA 30

H2S Alive

First Aid/CPR

Forklift Certification

RigPass or SafeLand

OEM Certifications

Job summary

Nabors Industries in Houston, TX, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install drilling equipment used on land and offshore rigs. You will work closely with drilling crews to minimize downtime and ensure safe, reliable operation of critical rig equipment.

The role covers top drive systems, iron roughneck equipment, service loops, and hydraulic catwalks, with 3+ years of oilfield maintenance required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical training or an associate degree preferred.
• 3+ years' experience maintaining rig equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install drilling equipment on land and offshore rigs.
• Perform preventive maintenance on top drive and related systems.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, mechanical, electrical components.
• Repair components including motors, gearboxes, valves, and cylinders.
• Maintain service records and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Oilfield equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree or technical training

Job description

Nabors Industries in Houston, TX, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install drilling equipment used on land and offshore rigs. You will work closely with drilling crews to minimize downtime and ensure safe, reliable operation of critical rig equipment.

The role covers top drive systems, iron roughneck equipment, service loops, and hydraulic catwalks, with 3+ years of oilfield maintenance required.