TECHNICIAN II ELECTRICAL

Nabors•Odessa, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechatronic Field Technician II – RZR Automation & Controls independently maintains, troubleshoots, and supports rig automation and control systems on Canrig robotic drilling equipment (RZR Rig Floor Automation) to help keep drilling operations safe, reliable, and efficient. The technician resolves routine and most non-routine electrical, controls, drive, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical issues; serves as the key field resource for automation systems; provides on-the-job guidance to less experienced technicians and rig personnel; and communicates across operations, maintenance, customers, and engineering support. This is a field-based position on a drilling rig in West Texas. The technician lives and works on the rig during assigned 2/2 rotations and may work extended hours when needed for critical activities, troubleshooting, or commissioning. The work environment includes outdoor and dynamic drilling operations, noise, vibration, moving equipment, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic energy, weather, heights, uneven surfaces, and non-climate-controlled conditions. The role requires frequent standing, walking, use of hands and hand tools, communication, and equipment observation; regular bending, reaching, stooping, climbing stairs or ladders, and working around industrial equipment; and occasional handling of items up to 50 pounds with appropriate assistance or material-handling equipment. Nabors is a global provider of technology for the energy industry, with operations in about 20 countries. The company says it aims to deliver safe, efficient, and responsible hydrocarbon production and enable the transition to a lower-carbon world. Nabors is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two to five years of hands-on experience in rig electrical, automation, industrial controls, field service, or related electromechanical work; equivalent technical education, apprenticeship, or military technical training may be considered.
Demonstrated experience troubleshooting PLC-based automated systems, VFDs, drives, and motor control systems, with basic PLC programming knowledge.
Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including troubleshooting from schematics.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
Strong independent troubleshooting skills across electrical, controls, and communication systems.
Ability to use hand tools, measuring devices, and electronic test equipment within demonstrated training and authorization.
Ability to obtain and maintain required safety and equipment-specific certifications.
Ability to communicate job status, technical observations, and documentation clearly in English.
Willingness and ability to work a 2/2 rotational schedule, live on a drilling rig in West Texas, and work extended hours when operations require.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to the assigned rig location.
Ability to perform the physical activities described for the position, including occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of items up to 50 pounds with appropriate assistance or material-handling equipment when needed.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, technical certification, apprenticeship, or advanced training in mechatronics, electromechanical technology, industrial maintenance, electrical systems, automation, robotics, or a related field.
Experience in drilling or heavy industrial environments, including rig floor automation, top drives, pipe-handling systems, or related OEM equipment.
Hands-on experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT PLCs, Siemens S120 drives, Starter software, and Drive-CLiQ networks, and with Windows and Linux industrial systems.
Basic knowledge of oil and gas field operations and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Rig up and rig down automation systems, including control and communication cabling, and verify readiness against checklists and specifications.
Commission, function test, and support robotic drilling equipment and automated drilling systems; resolve routine open items and escalate complex issues to engineering support.
Calibrate drilling instrumentation and automated equipment, and record settings and results for review, acceptance, and handover.
Perform equipment upgrades, system testing, and performance improvements, and accurately document results and handover items.
Independently troubleshoot electrical, controls, and communication faults on robotic drilling equipment, rig automation, PLCs, and field instrumentation using diagnostic equipment, approved software, and structured methods.
Troubleshoot Beckhoff TwinCAT PLC systems by reading logic, monitoring I/O, and making approved basic program changes and backups; work with Windows- and Linux-based industrial systems.
Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Siemens S120 drive systems, Drive-CLiQ communication networks, VFDs, and motor control systems using Siemens Starter software for parameter review, backup, and restoration.
Perform wiring, cabling, and system diagnostics, including testing and repairing electrical components up to 600 volts only when trained, authorized, and following applicable safety procedures.
Verify repairs through function tests, record results, and escalate complex, recurring, or high-risk conditions to a Level III technician or engineering support.
Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance, and perform corrective maintenance on robotic drilling equipment, including adjustment, component replacement, and functional verification.
Read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics, wiring diagrams, and control logic to diagnose and repair system faults.
Troubleshoot hydraulic components and systems up to 5,000 psi only when trained, authorized, and following energy-isolation and pressure-control requirements.
Support root-cause analysis by collecting evidence, preserving failed parts when required, documenting recurring conditions, and recommending corrective actions to engineering support.
Respond promptly to equipment failures and provide independent field troubleshooting support.
Work alongside the rig crew on daily tasks and serve as the key field resource for rig automation systems.
Communicate job status and technical findings to operations, maintenance, and customer personnel, and provide performance and system-improvement feedback to Engineering support teams.
Train rig personnel on automation systems and routine operating checks, and guide Level I technicians as assigned.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and other documentation.
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 applicable lockout/tagout, working-at-height, electrical, lifting, and pressure-safety controls.
Maintain required training, licenses, and safety certifications, and attend assigned technical training.
Live and work on the assigned rig during 2/2 rotations and extend hours as needed, in accordance with duty-cycle, fatigue-management, and escalation procedures.