WTX - ELECTRICIAN III

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

Job Description

Responsibilities include troubleshooting and commissioning Rig control systems and integrated rig equipment on drilling rigs in the assigned geographic region.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 4-7 years experience in the drilling industry. Must be computer literate, have ability to analyze and report to management, and able to multi-task.

LANGUAGE SKILLS Fluent in English. Ability to read and write, comprehend complex instructions, write short correspondence, and memos.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and compute percentages.

REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of using Microsoft word and exel.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid Driver's License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Advanced training in Microsoft Office Associates Degree or advanced training Basic knowledge of Oil & Gas industry.

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.
• Commission generators.
• Fix complex issues with generator controls.
• Fix complex issues with VFD drives and controls.
• Calibrate sensors via HMI.
• Program all generator control components.
• Fix issues with automated drilling functions.
• Commission and troubleshoot revit.
• Commission and troubleshoot rockit.
• Extensive travel to customer locations (land and offshore).
• Providing 24 hour on-call technical support while on rotation.
• Customer relations and field sales of CANRIG products and services.
• Maintain company issued tools and be knowledgeable and skillful in the use of these tools.
• Compliance with safety standards, regulations, reporting and certifications.
• Complete required paperwork, documentation and billing accurately and timely.
• Utilization of time management.
• Compliance with Level III IRCS Competence Assessment Management System requirements and required entry level training.

About Us

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.