MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Nabors•Alice, TX

12d

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the operational success of the district maintenance function. This includes managing the district maintenance team and annual operating budget, maintaining positive relationships with customers, contractors, and employees, and ensuring corporate policies, programs, and procedures are followed. The role manages the Technical Service Department to maximize equipment uptime while controlling costs for Nabors and external customers. The manager develops and implements sustainable maintenance improvements, programs to reduce unplanned downtime, and predictive analytics for key equipment. The position oversees district technicians supporting Nabors Drilling Operations in South Texas, the district workshop and repair activities, maintenance systems, equipment recertifications, and preventative maintenance. The Maintenance Manager is accountable for departmental and district budgets, including Opex and Capex, as well as safety, personnel, and the district P&L. The role leads employee recruitment, training, coaching, development, and performance management, and works with vendors and internal teams to resolve equipment issues and improve product quality. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Nabors does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience with oil and gas-related equipment, or alternatively, at least 5 years of oil and gas experience and a degree in mechanical, civil, or electrical engineering.
At least 3 years of management experience.
At least 2 years of experience as a technician on a drilling rig.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
General knowledge of oil field technology as it applies to the oil and gas industry.
Proven customer service experience.
Demonstrated HS&E leadership.
Possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
Knowledge of land and offshore drilling rigs and systems.
Ability to set clear, deliverable goals, with tenacity, commitment to delivery, and accountability for results.
Dependable, flexible, organized, motivated, and assertive, with the ability to work to deadlines.
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
Winning attitude and self-sufficiency.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; work visa sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Nabors rigs, equipment, and the Nabors maintenance system.
Experience with troubleshooting methods to ensure uptime and quality targets are met.

Responsibilities

Manage the Technical Service Department to maximize equipment uptime while minimizing costs to Nabors and external customers.
Analyze service delivery areas, identify improvement opportunities, and develop and implement a structured, sustainable maintenance improvement plan.
Develop and implement programs to reduce unplanned downtime and provide predictive analytics on key equipment.
Ensure the highest levels of safety within the Technical Service Department.
Manage district NDUSA Technicians supporting Nabors Drilling Operations in South Texas.
Ensure the maintenance system and Microsoft Dynamics are used to drive planned maintenance, record unplanned maintenance activities, and track key maintenance performance measures.
Prepare the annual budget and quarterly estimates for maintenance expenses, and manage expenses within budget.
Work with corporate Maintenance Managers to manage equipment recertifications.
Manage the district workshop and repair activities for Nabors drilling equipment.
Manage department personnel's work activities to achieve maximum quality and productivity.
Recruit, select, and train employees; coach, counsel, and discipline staff; and resolve personnel matters including hiring, pay, benefits, and termination.
Develop and control departmental Opex and Capex budgets and prepare Capex justifications with minimal assistance.
Interface with vendors, sales, project management, and engineering personnel to resolve equipment problems and improve product quality.
Maintain a safe, secure, and productive working environment for department personnel.
Manage preventative maintenance for department equipment and ensure effective use of utilities, tools, consumables, and other supplies.
Manage and care for maintenance department assets, including service vehicles, technician tools, spare parts, and consumables.
Develop plans for efficient use of equipment, materials, and personnel; implement policies and procedures in line with established guidelines and compliance standards.
Assume overall responsibility for district P&L and budget, safety, and personnel.
Review maintenance spending and develop ways to reduce or manage internal and external costs.
Select, train, coach, and develop district employees, and foster an environment that encourages employee morale.