CDS Technician - OKC

Nabors•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The CDS Technician rigs up and down the CDS tool and operates it safely, ensuring all joints are properly made up. The role connects the CDS tool to the drilling rig top drive, performs function tests, controls hydraulics to secure, lift, and connect casing, and works with the driller to lower casing into the wellbore until total depth is reached. The technician also troubleshoots equipment at the location and uses hand tools to make adjustments or repairs. The technician rigs up and down equipment using hydraulics to maneuver and control CDS equipment from the drill floor, catwalk, and transport unit. The role includes disconnecting the CDS from the top drive, preparing and loading equipment for transport back to the shop, and preparing the vehicle and equipment for the next job. The technician communicates professionally with rig, operator, customer, and shop personnel; completes required paperwork, including job packets; and maintains a safe, reasonably clean, and tidy work area. The role requires awareness of safe work practices and rig safety rules, and compliance with Nabors policies, systems, and standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous oilfield experience.
Safety- and service-oriented approach.
Good problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate with rig crew and shop personnel.
Ability to multitask and remain well organized while working cooperatively and independently.
Ability to stand for long periods and to stand and walk more than 90% of the time.
Ability to walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel more than two-thirds of the time.
Ability to talk and hear more than two-thirds of the time.
Ability to work prolonged hours in some circumstances.
Ability to lift, pull, and push loads up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to go up and down stairs.
Ability to perform repetitive motions.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of Floor Hand experience.
Mechanical aptitude, including hydraulic and electrical knowledge.

Responsibilities

Rig up and down the CDS tool and operate it safely, ensuring all joints are properly made up.
Communicate clearly and professionally with rig and operator personnel, customers, and shop personnel.
Complete required paperwork, including job packets.
Troubleshoot equipment at the job location.
Connect the CDS tool to the drilling rig top drive and complete CDS function tests.
Use hand tools to adjust or repair equipment to ensure proper function.
Control hydraulics to secure, lift, and connect casing together.
Work with the driller to lower casing into the wellbore after each joint is connected, repeating the process until total depth is reached.
Rig up and down equipment, using hydraulics to maneuver and control CDS equipment from the drill floor, catwalk, and transport unit.
Disconnect the CDS from the top drive.
Prepare and load equipment for transport from the rig location back to the shop.
Prepare the vehicle and equipment for the next job upon return to the shop.
Maintain a safe and reasonably clean and tidy rig-floor area by storing tools, discarding waste, and washing down the floor and equipment as needed.
Maintain awareness of safe working habits and rig safety rules and regulations.
Follow Nabors policies, systems, and standards, including those relating to compliance and legal matters, finance, human resources, quality, and HSE.
Observe financial responsibilities as communicated by the manager and/or local or global Delegation of Authority, when applicable.