Maintenance Manager

Nabors•Alice, TX

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About The Position

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for operational success by 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. It oversees NDUSA Technicians supporting Nabors Drilling Operations in South Texas, the district workshop, and repair activities for Nabors drilling equipment. The position leads maintenance planning and improvement, including preventive maintenance, reduction of unplanned downtime, predictive analytics, use of the maintenance system and Microsoft Dynamics, and tracking maintenance performance measures. It also oversees safety, equipment recertifications, departmental assets and resources, personnel, budgets, and district P&L responsibilities. The manager works with corporate Maintenance Managers and interfaces with vendors, sales, project management, and engineering to resolve equipment problems and improve product quality.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience with oil and gas-related equipment, or 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 oilfield 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 and demonstrate commitment, tenacity, and accountability for results.
Dependable, flexible, organized, motivated, and assertive; able to work to deadlines and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
Winning attitude and ability to work independently.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Nabors does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Nabors rigs, equipment, and 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 for Nabors and external customers.
Analyze service delivery areas 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 for planned maintenance, recording unplanned maintenance, and tracking 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, train, coach, counsel, and develop employees; address personnel matters including discipline, pay, benefits, and termination.
Develop and control departmental Opex and Capex budgets and prepare Capex justifications.
Coordinate with vendors, sales, project management, and engineering to resolve equipment problems and improve product quality.
Maintain a safe, secure, and productive working environment.
Manage preventive maintenance of departmental equipment and effective use of utilities, tools, consumables, and other supplies.
Oversee care of 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 accordance with established guidelines and meet compliance standards.
Assume responsibility for district P&L and budget, safety, and personnel.
Review maintenance spending and develop ways to reduce or manage internal and external costs.
Create and uphold a work environment that encourages employee morale.