Shop Mechanic I- WTX

Join the Canrig team in our newly established Midland, Texas facility! We’re looking for Shop Mechanics with a passion for quality and precision to help grow our operation. This role is responsible for performing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical repairs on Canrig OEM drilling equipment in a safe, efficient, and professional manner. The ideal candidate will take pride in delivering high-quality work while supporting the continued success of our customers and our shop’s development.

- 2 weeks on/2 weeks off rotation schedule providing work-life balance.

- Paid travel and housing while on rotation.

MINIMUM QUALIFCATIONS AND SKILLS:

To perform the job successfully and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Please note that reasonable accommodations may be made for those individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The requirements representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required are listed below:

Education and/or Experience – High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and trade/technical school diploma or 2 years related experience in any one of the following our vocations: Mechanical, Electrical, Drilling Systems or Electronics.

Language Skills – Must be fluent in English, and possess the following abilities: to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, to write simple correspondence, to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical skills – Possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Posses the ability to compute rate, ratio and percentage.

Reasoning Ability – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills – General knowledge of word processing software and email messaging, and an all around general knowledge of computers operations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Driver’s License

PREFERRED QUALIFCATIONS:

- Formal technical training or certification in mechanics, hydraulics, or industrial maintenance from a recognized trade school or technical college.

- Previous experience with Canrig or Tesco equipment, including Top Drives, Iron Roughnecks, or Catwalks.

BEHAVIORAL COMPENTENCIES:

- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully, develops alternative solutions, works well in a problem solving situation, uses reason when dealing with emotional topics.

- Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

- Oral communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

- Written Communication - Writes clearly and informative; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedbacks; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interest; able to build moral and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

- Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

- Perform mechanical repairs and overhauls on Canrig OEM equipment, including Top Drives, Iron Roughnecks, Catwalks, and ensuring all work meets OEM specifications and quality standards.

- Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems using diagnostic tools and schematics to identify issues accurately and perform corrective repairs.

- Disassemble, inspect, and rebuild components such as gearboxes, hydraulic cylinders, motors, and control systems to restore full operational functionality.

- Perform preventative maintenance and equipment evaluations to identify potential issues before failure, improving reliability and uptime.

- Utilize hydraulic and electrical schematics to trace faults, install replacement parts, and verify system performance post-repair.

- Document all repair activities including inspection reports, parts usage, labor hours, and test results in D365 and Visual.

- Conduct operational testing and functional checks after repairs to confirm compliance with Canrig’s performance standards and safety requirements.

- Maintain shop tools, equipment, and test benches, ensuring calibration and readiness for all repair operations.

- Collaborate closely with engineering, quality control, and operations teams to provide feedback on design or recurring field issues.

- Adhere to all safety procedures and environmental regulations, including the proper handling of hydraulic fluids, oils, and cleaning materials.

- Support training and mentoring of junior technicians, sharing technical knowledge and promoting a strong team culture focused on continuous improvements

- Assist with process improvements and efficiency initiatives within the shop to enhance turnaround times and overall productivity.

- Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities for failed or returned components to prevent recurrence.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nabors is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.  To learn more about our Fair Employment practices, please refer to the Nabors Code of Conduct .