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≈ $60k – $143k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Alice)
Seniority
Staff · 10+ years exp
Visa
No sponsorship (stated in the posting)

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026. Nabors Industries scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Headquartered operationally in Houston, Texas (with corporate incorporation in Hamilton, Bermuda), Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE: NBR) is a global energy technology and oilfield services contractor. Founded in 1952, the company operates one of the world's largest land-based drilling rig fleets alongside offshore platform operations across more than 15 countries. Its business is structured across four primary operating segments - U.S. Drilling, International Drilling, Drilling Solutions, and Rig Technologies - delivering automated rig equipment, directional steering systems, tubular running services, and digital rig instrumentation platforms.

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the operational success by effectively managing the district maintenance team, the annual operating budget, maintaining positive relations with customers, contractors, and employees while ensuring all corporate policies, programs and procedures are followed

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage Technical Service Department to maximize equipment uptime while minimizing costs to Nabors and external customers.
  • Analyze key service delivery areas for improvement with intention of developing and implement a structured and sustainable maintenance improvement plan.
  • Develop and implement programs that reduce unplanned downtime and deliver predictive analytics on key equipment.
  • Ensure highest levels of safety are in place within Technical Service department.
  • Manage district NDUSA Technicians supporting Nabors Drilling Operation in South Texas.
  • Ensure maintenance system and Microsoft Dynamics is utilized to drive planned maintenance, record unplanned maintenance activities while tracking key maintenance performance measures
  • Prepare annual budget and quarterly estimates for maintenance expenses. Manage maintenance expenses within budget. Works with corporate Maintenance Managers to manage equipment recertifications.
  • Manage the district workshop and all repair activities for Nabors drilling equipment
  • Manages the work activities of department personnel to achieve maximum quality and productivity of the department
  • Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, and training employees
  • Maintains job results through coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees
  • Resolves personnel issues to include hiring, counseling, discipline, pay, benefits, and termination
  • Develops and controls departmental Opex and Capex budget along with developing Capex justification with minimal assistance
  • Interfaces with vendors, sales, project management and engineering personnel to resolve equipment problems and improve quality of products
  • Maintains a safe, secure, and productive working environment for department personnel
  • Manages preventative maintenance of all equipment within the department and insures effective use of company resources such as utilities, tools, consumables, and other supplies
  • Manages & is responsible for the care of all assets withing the maintenance department including service vehicles, technician tools, spare parts, and consumables.
  • Manages and develops plans for the efficient use of equipment, materials and personnel. Ensures policies and procedures are implemented in accordance with established guidelines and compliance standards are met
  • Assumes overall responsibility for District P&L/budget, safety, and personnel.
  • Reviews maintenance spend and develops ways to reduce or manage internal and external spend.
  • Selects, trains, coaches and develops district employees. Creates and upholds a work environment that encourages employee morale.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

  • Minimum 10 years’ experience with oil and gas related equipment or
  • Alternately 5 years’ experience in oil & gas and a degree in mechanical/civil or electrical engineering
  • Minimum 3 years’ Management experience
  • Minimum 2 years as a technician on a drilling rig
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • General knowledge of oil field technology, as it applies to the oil and gas industry
  • Proven experience with customer service
  • Demonstrated HS&E leadership.
  • Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver's license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with Nabors rigs, equipment, and Nabors maintenance system.
  • Experienced in troubleshooting methods to ensure that uptime and quality targets are met.

BEHAVIORAL COMPENTENCIES

  • Ability to set clear and deliverable goals with demonstrated tenacity, commitment to delivery and accountability for results.
  • Dependable, flexible, organized, motivated, assertive, and able to work on a deadline basis.
  • Able to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
  • Must have a winning attitude
  • Must be self-sufficient

TECHNICAL COMPENTENCIES

  • Knowledge of Land and Offshore Drilling Rigs and systems.

Work Authorization Requirement: Candidates 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, now or in the future.

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