Summary
Nabors is seeking a Service Technician Trainee to operate and maintain casing-running equipment at rig and field sites. The role includes handling TRS equipment, rigging up and down equipment, troubleshooting and carrying out basic maintenance, and following safety and quality requirements. Candidates should have a high school diploma, degree or equivalent, mechanical aptitude, and 1–2 years of relevant equipment or rig-operations experience. The posting lists Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, as the location.
The posting
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A TRS Technician Trainee is responsible for safely and professionally operating casing running equipment at various rig/field sites and providing maintenance and repair to company’s equipment to keep it in working condition and in compliance with manufacturers and company’s quality standards.
Responsibilities
Understand the basics and functionality of Tubular Running Service (TRS) Manual Handling Equipment, Power Equipment, Bucking Units and Thread Monitoring Systems as it applies to the assigned business segment
Handle and operate casing running equipment, including casing running tools, power tongs, elevators, power slips, control panels, and hydraulic power units
Work with hand tools and operate hydraulically activated equipment
Rig up, run, and rig down various components on a drilling rig
Communicate clearly and professionally with all rigs, customers, and NABORS personnel
- Troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance on TRS equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime
Maintain a safe working environment by wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), checking the tools and equipment, keeping the work area neat, organized and free of hazards, and following NABORS Life Saving Rules, as well as location-specific and customer QHSSE Policies and Procedures
Accountable for safe operation of all NABORS equipment
Ensuring the highest standard of workmanship produced is in accordance with the company expectations and as per customer, regulatory standards and specifications
Reporting hazards on location, with equipment and other workplace, or shortcomings in the existing controls, to a superior without delay
Make recommendations for the safe execution of the job and report any unsafe acts, near misses, or incidents
Attend all customer and NABORS QHSSE meetings, safety training, equipment training, and medical checks as required
Obtain required authorization and/or training before undertaking any task
Support continual improvement of the integrated management system by expressing better and safer ways to perform tasks and improve policies and procedures
- Maintain regular communication with the Operations Supervisor during stand-by periods and coordinate next steps as required
When on standby, stay in contact with the Operations Supervisor and coordinate further actions
Other tasks requested by the TRS Lead or Field Service Supervisor
Qualifications
- High school diploma /Degree or equivalent
- Mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of hydraulic and mechanical/electronic systems
- 1-2 years of relevant experience with mechanical, electronic, hydraulic equipment or similar experience in rig operations
Basic knowledge of tubular handling equipment, including casing running tools, power tongs, elevators, power slips, control panels, and hydraulic power units
- Must possess the ability to work with hand tools and operate hydraulically activated equipment
- Must possess the ability to rig up, run, and rig down various components on a drilling rig
- Must have the ability to adapt positively to changes in policies, procedures and priorities, or work environments