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Nabors Industries Limited

Technician II

Houston, TX · On-site

$16.75 - $23/hr

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 ...

Norton Energy Drilling

Top Drive Technician

Lubbock, TX · On-site

$38 - $44/hr

Two years working with NOV and Canrig top drives Work Schedule * Living in Lubbock area: Monday through Friday with every other weekend on call * Living outside Lubbock area: 7/7 or 14/14 TBD ...

NABORS

Automation Engineer III

Houston, TX · On-site

Canrig Drilling Technology is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Controls Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for design support, implementation, deployment (I ...

Tata Consultancy Service Limited

PLC Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$120K - $130K/yr

Work closely with Canrig and Nabors engineering teams, and Nabors and 3rd party operations teams to integrate new technologies and improve existing systems. • Documentation: Prepare and maintain ...

PROLIM Global Corporation

Control Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$77K - $99K/yr

Work closely with Canrig and Nabors engineering teams, and Nabors and 3rd party operations teams to integrate new technologies and improve existing systems. • Documentation: Prepare and maintain ...

NABORS

STX ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN III

Alice, TX

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 ...

NABORS

WTX - ELECTRICIAN III

Odessa, TX

$25.25 - $34.50/hr

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 ...

Nabors Industries Limited

WTX - ELECTRICIAN III

Odessa, TX · On-site

$21.25 - $29.25/hr

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 ...

Nabors Industries Limited

FIELD TECHNICIAN III

Houston, TX · On-site

$16.75 - $23/hr

Attends all Canrig required scheduled training classes and responsible for maintaining certifications current. * Other duties maybe assigned. Qualifications To perform the job successfully and ...

NABORS

WTX - DRILLER I

Odessa, TX · On-site

$23.25 - $31.50/hr

Knowledge of Drilling rig equipment capacity and functionality including but not limited to Canrig Top Drives, accumulator units, draw works. * Adjust mud pumps to maintain the proper circulation ...

NABORS

STX FIELD SERVICE SUPERVISOR I

Alice, TX · On-site

Minimum of two years of experience working with Canrig/Nabors equipment. * High school diploma or equivalent required. * Ability to prepare timely, accurate reports and complete required service ...

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A Canrig job typically refers to a position with Canrig Drilling Technology, a company specializing in automated drilling equipment and services for the oil and gas industry. Jobs at Canrig can range from engineering and technical roles to field service and operational positions. Employees may work on designing, manufacturing, or maintaining drilling systems, as well as supporting oilfield operations. These positions often require experience in mechanical, electrical, or software engineering, depending on the role.

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To excel in a Canrig technician or operator role, strong mechanical aptitude, a high school diploma (or technical certification), and experience in oilfield equipment operation are essential. Familiarity with Canrig drilling systems and control software, as well as safety certifications such as H2S and basic rig safety, are typically required. Effective communication, adaptability, and attention to detail help individuals stand out in this highly technical environment. These skills are critical to maintaining workplace safety, ensuring equipment reliability, and supporting efficient drilling operations.

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Professionals in Canrig technician or operator roles often have opportunities to advance into positions such as lead technician, rig supervisor, or field operations manager with experience and additional training. Many companies provide on-the-job training, mentorship, and certification programs to help you grow within the organization. Advancement may also involve specializing in equipment maintenance, automation systems, or transitioning to technical sales roles. By demonstrating strong performance and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement, you can build a rewarding long-term career in the oilfield services industry.

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Technician II

Houston, TX • On-site

Nabors Industries Limited
Oil and Gas Extraction • 10K+ employees

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

60th of 87 rated oil and gas companies

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$16.75 - $23/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description


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.
Responsibilities
  • 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.

Qualifications
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 COMPENTENCIES
  • 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.

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.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Nabors is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. To learn more about our Fair Employment practices, please refer to the Nabors Code of Conduct.

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