Technician II

Canrig Drilling Technology Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nabors is seeking a Field Technician to perform diversified mechanical, electrical and hydraulic repairs on drilling equipment with Canrig components. You will troubleshoot using meters and scopes, certify installations, and travel to customer sites, including offshore, while maintaining tools and documenting service work.

Requirements include a high school diploma or technical training, fluent English, and the ability to read and write reports.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience - High school diploma, and trade/technical school diploma or 2 years related experience in any one of the following: Mechanical, Electrical, Drilling Systems or Electronics.
• Language Skills - Must be fluent in English, able to read instructions, write simple correspondence and present information.
• Mathematical Skills - Add, subtract, multiply, divide in units of measure and compute rates and percentages.
• Reasoning Ability - Apply common sense and follow written or oral instructions with concrete variables.
• Computer Skills - Knowledge of word processing, email and basic computer operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform diversified mechanical, electrical or hydraulic repairs on Canrig components at the well site or shop.
• Troubleshoot systems using meters, probes and scopes; commission and install equipment.
• Travel extensively to customer locations, onshore and offshore, and document work performed.
• Maintain tools, complete service reports and follow safety programs.
• Provide 24-hour on-call technical support during rotation and assist field teams.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulic knowledge

Troubleshooting

English fluency

Education

High school diploma

Trade/technical diploma

2 years related experience

Tools

Multimeters

Measuring devices

Scopes

Amp probes

Meggers

Job description

Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.

Technician will perform diversified medial tasks relating to product assembly including component repair, troubleshooting of communication, electrical, hydraulic and/or mechanical systems, commissioning, executing planned and unplanned work orders and installation of Canrig components or equipment. This equipment includes the Top Drive, Power House, Driller’s cabin, Drawworks, pipe handling systems, portable substation transformer (PowerTAP), crown lights (Illumic) and Fuel enhancer dosing units (nanO2) while using various precision tools and equipment. The technician will also serve as the primary point of contact at the well site for the contractor and operator during the job.

• Possess all skills and requirements of a Level 1 Technician.
• Basic mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic knowledge with ability to troubleshoot electrical components up to 600 volts and hydraulic components up to 5000psi safely and effectively.
• Assist higher level technicians, as well as work independently with minimal supervision.
• Performs repairs using various hand tools and measuring devices.
• Assist in troubleshooting using multimeters, amp probes, meggers and scopes.
• Extensive travel to customer locations (land and offshore).
• Assist in installation of company manufactured drilling equipment and software.
• Perform minor troubleshooting and repair of company manufactured drilling equipment and software.
• Maintain and complete documentation including detailed Service and Expense Reports.
• Visit drilling rigs operating within the technician’s geographic regions.
• Remain alert to all opportunities to install additional systems on new rigs and to upgrade, or add-on new equipment.
• Comply with and participate in company safety and quality programs.
• Maintain company issued tools and be knowledgeable and skillful in the use of these tools.
• Attend all Canrig required scheduled training classes.
• Providing 24 hour on-call technical support while on-rotation following Canrig’s duty cycle policies and procedures.
• Customer relations and field sales of CANRIG products and services.
• Complete required paperwork, documentation, and billing accurately and timely.
• Utilization of time management.
• Maintaining the issued truck parts and tool inventory.

To perform the job successfully individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Please note that reasonable accommodations may be made for those individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The requirements representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required are listed below:

• Education and/or Experience - High school diploma, and trade/technical school diploma or 2 years related experience in any one of the following our vocations: Mechanical, Electrical, Drilling Systems or Electronics.
• Language Skills - Must be fluent in English, and possess the following abilities: to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, to write simple correspondence, to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills - Possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Possess the ability to compute rate, ratio and percentage.
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills - General knowledge of word processing software and email messaging, and an all-around general knowledge of computers operations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Driver’s License.
• All required safety certifications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic Microsoft Office Skills.
• Associates Degree or advanced training.
• Basic knowledge of Oil & Gas industry.
• Electrical, Mechanical and Hydraulic background.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully, develops alternative solutions, works well in a problem-solving situation, uses reason when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Oral communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informative; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedbacks; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interest; able to build moral and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision making process; makes timely decisions.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Walking or standing for long periods of time.
• Bending or stooping.
• Climbing stairs and/or ladders.
• Lifting up to 50lbs.
• Use of hand tools.
• Operating a vehicle.
• Working at heights for extended periods of time.