CDS Technician - OKC

Nabors•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The CDS Technician rigs up, operates, and rigs down the CDS tool safely, ensuring all joints are properly made up. The role connects the CDS tool to the drilling rig top drive, performs function tests, makes equipment adjustments or repairs, and uses hydraulics to secure, lift, and connect casing. In coordination with the driller, the technician lowers casing into the well bore after each joint is connected until total depth is reached. The technician operates and maneuvers CDS equipment from the drill floor, catwalk, and transport unit; disconnects the tool from the top drive; and prepares equipment and vehicles for transport and subsequent jobs. The role also includes completing job paperwork, troubleshooting equipment onsite, communicating professionally with rig personnel and customers, maintaining a safe and orderly work area, and complying with company policies and safety requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous oilfield experience.
Mechanically inclined, with hydraulic and electrical aptitude.
Safety- and service-oriented.
Good problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate with rig crew and shop personnel.
Ability to multitask and stay organized while working cooperatively and independently.
May be asked to operate a company vehicle.
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 over 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 of up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Close, color, and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to go up and down stairs.
Ability to perform repetitive motions.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of Floor Hand experience.

Responsibilities

Rig up and down the CDS tool and operate it safely, ensuring all joints are made up properly.
Communicate clearly and professionally with rig and operator 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.
Work with the driller to lower casing into the well bore 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 tool from the top drive.
Prepare and load equipment for return transport from the rig location to the shop.
Prepare the vehicle and equipment for the next job upon returning to the shop.
Maintain a safe, reasonably clean, and tidy rig floor by storing tools, disposing of waste, and washing down the rig floor and equipment as needed.
Communicate professionally with customers as appropriate to complete the job and required paperwork.
Maintain awareness of safe working habits and rig safety rules and regulations.
Comply with Nabors policies, systems, and standards, including those relating to compliance and legal matters, finance, human resources, quality, and HSE.
Follow financial responsibilities as communicated by the manager or applicable Delegation of Authority.