Director of Engineering

The Director of Engineering leads and oversees the engineering function, providing strategic direction, technical leadership, and operational oversight across engineering disciplines. This role is responsible for driving engineering excellence, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects in alignment with company objectives, standards, and budgets.

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or related discipline) - 12+ years of progressive engineering experience, with at least 5+ years in a leadership or management role

- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects

- Strong project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource planning

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present to senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Master's degree in Engineering or related field, or MBA

- Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification

- Experience in the energy, oil & gas, or industrial equipment sector

- PMP or other project management certification

- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and talk and hear. The employee is required frequently to use hands and digits to handle or feel work material. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Lifting/carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally, 20 lbs. frequently, and 5 to 10 lbs. daily. Must be able to use/wear applicable personal protective equipment which may include but is not limited to safety-toed foot wear (with ankle height support), back support belt, hearing protection, safety eye-wear with side shields, gloves and hard hat. May occasionally be required to wear approved/applicable respiratory protection equipment (respiratory protection guidelines would apply with regard to medical evaluation and fit testing of equipment). Frequent assent/decent of stairs/steps, especially at field locations. Must be able to respond quickly to an emergency situation.

- Provides strategic technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams across all relevant disciplines

- Directs the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects, including scope, schedule, cost estimates, and stakeholder updates

- Ensures engineering activities, designs, and processes comply with company standards, industry regulations, and best practices

- Oversees review and approval of individual designs, technical documentation, and engineering deliverables

- Monitors and manages engineering department budgets, including cost approvals and resource allocation

- Develops and implements engineering procedures, processes, and quality controls to ensure operational effectiveness

- Leads personnel management activities including hiring, performance management, coaching, and professional development of engineering staff

- Collaborates with cross-functional teams including Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality to support business objectives

- Evaluates and recommends new technologies, tools, and methodologies to improve engineering capabilities

- Prepares and presents project proposals, technical reports, and updates to senior leadership and stakeholders

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Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.

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