Mechatronic Technician - Houston, TX

Nabors•Houston, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechatronic Field Technician I supports the safe installation, commissioning, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of Canrig drilling equipment and integrated electromechanical systems at customer locations. The role applies foundational electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, controls, and field-service skills to restore equipment availability, complete accurate service documentation, and provide professional on-site support while developing proficiency across Canrig product lines.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Up to 2 years of relevant field service, industrial maintenance, drilling-equipment, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, electronics, automation, or related technical experience; relevant technical education, apprenticeship, military technical training, or hands-on training may be considered.
Foundational ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical schematics and follow written service, safety, and work instructions.
Ability to use common hand tools, measuring devices, and basic electronic test equipment within demonstrated training and authorization.
Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain required driving eligibility for the assigned location.
Ability to obtain and maintain required safety, offshore, customer-site, and equipment-specific certifications.
Ability to communicate job status, technical observations, and documentation clearly in English where required for safe operations and customer coordination.
Ability to travel extensively to land and offshore customer locations and provide scheduled on-call support, including nights, weekends, or holidays, when operationally required and consistent with applicable policies.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, technical diploma, apprenticeship, or advanced training in mechatronics, electromechanical technology, industrial maintenance, electrical systems, electronics, automation, hydraulics, or a related field.
Experience supporting drilling equipment such as top drives, draw works, driller’s cabins, power houses, pipe-handling systems, substations, lighting systems, or related OEM equipment.
Basic experience with PLC or controls diagnostics, industrial sensors and actuators, electrical test equipment, and hydraulic troubleshooting.
Basic knowledge of oil and gas field operations and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Assist with installation, start-up, function testing, and commissioning of Canrig equipment, software, and integrated electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic subsystems under approved procedures and appropriate technical guidance.
Read and apply schematics, drawings, service instructions, and equipment specifications to verify connections, settings, component condition, and system readiness.
Use hand tools, precision measuring devices, and electronic test equipment safely to complete assigned assembly, adjustment, inspection, and repair work.
Document commissioning results, open items, and equipment condition so work can be reviewed, accepted, and handed over accurately.
Assist in diagnosing electrical, communications, sensor, actuator, and control-system issues using multimeters, amp probes, meggers, scopes, approved diagnostic software, and established troubleshooting methods.
Perform assigned testing and minor repair of electrical components up to 600 volts only when trained, authorized, and working under applicable electrical-safety procedures.
Gather fault history, test results, and operating observations; escalate complex or high-risk conditions to a higher-level technician or engineering support.
Verify repairs through appropriate function tests and record results in the service report or work order.
Comply with Nabors and Canrig safety, quality, legal, and operating requirements; participate in pre-job planning, safety meetings, hazard controls, and Stop Work Authority expectations.
Use required personal protective equipment and follow lockout/tagout, working-at-height, electrical, lifting, driving, and pressure-safety controls applicable to the assigned task.
Maintain required training, licenses, and safety certifications and attend assigned technical training to build capability across Canrig equipment.
Provide on-call technical support while assigned to a rotation in accordance with duty-cycle, fatigue-management, and escalation procedures.
Perform assigned preventive and corrective maintenance on hydraulic and mechanical equipment, including inspection, adjustment, component replacement, and basic functional verification.
Assist with troubleshooting hydraulic components and systems up to 5,000 psi only when trained, authorized, and following energy-isolation and pressure-control requirements.
Inspect components for wear, leakage, damage, alignment, contamination, or other serviceability concerns and communicate findings promptly.
Support structured problem identification and root-cause review by collecting evidence, preserving failed parts when required, and documenting recurring conditions.
Execute planned and unplanned field-service work orders at land or offshore customer locations, working independently within demonstrated competence and assisting higher-level technicians when scope or risk requires escalation.
Serve as a professional on-site contact for assigned work, communicate job status and technical findings clearly, and coordinate with customer and rig personnel without exceeding assigned authority.
Complete service reports, expense records, billing support, parts usage, and other required paperwork accurately and on time.
Maintain assigned vehicle, tools, truck stock, and parts inventory in serviceable condition and support readiness for the next field assignment.
Support shop repairs, equipment preparation, field audits, product demonstrations, training activities, and service-process improvement work as assigned.
Share field observations that may identify equipment upgrade, service, reliability, or customer-support opportunities with the appropriate commercial or technical contact.
Assist with special projects, inventory reviews, technical documentation updates, and lessons-learned activities.