Project Engineer

The Project Engineer is responsible for developing maintenance plans to support servicing and maintenance of all drilling equipment. The incumbent ensures rig data is gathered, correctly entered, and monitored in a computer-based Maintenance Management System (MMS). Additional operations support includes, but is not limited to engineering, design, upgrades, rig modifications, and equipment specifications. This position is also responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance for all applicable designs and fabricated items. The Project Engineer will act as the interface point between the client, Operations and Technical Services Group

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works as part of the onshore operations support team and reports to Operations Manager.

• Works in collaboration with onshore the Maintenance Superintendent and Maintenance Advisor and supports this role with required information when needed.

• Compile engineering and design document(s) to support Technical Service Requests (TSR's) and other projects. Research technical data for MOC submittal

• Monitor and follow up on MOC approval progression or technical inquiries

• Review and comment on engineering and design document(s) for Technical Service Requests (TSR's) and projects.

• Support project controls related to engineering.

• Review technical documentation, such as procedures, project plans, and system specifications, prior to distribution to end-users and ensure their subject area is accurately represented.

• Manage vendors and fabricators to ensure delivery of equipment, structures and/or piping.

• Assist with engineering design of existing equipment modification projects and new equipment items design as per request from Operations.

• Familiarity with maintenance principles and techniques (Reliability Centered Maintenance, condition monitoring)

• Interface with local and corporate Maintenance and Technical SME (Subject Matter Experts) to ensure data integrity

• Writing technical specifications and procedures.

• Maintain and retain complete and accurate business records in accordance with company policies and relevant external audit bodies, as required.

LEADERSHIP ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsible for identifying ways to improve our operational and business performance with innovation, reliability and efficiency.

• Responsible for identifying ways to safely mitigate our customer’s risks and manage their costs.

• Responsible for identifying potential risks and taking steps to mitigate and manage that risk to prevent unfavorable cost and safety outcomes.

• Responsible for providing cost and benefit analysis as well as impact on for different scenarios to support decision-making.

Qualifications

Project Engineer – Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution.

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in engineering, maintenance planning, project coordination, or technical operations, preferably within the oil and gas, drilling, or industrial sector.

• Experience with Maintenance Management Systems (MMS) and/or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, preferably SAP.

• Strong understanding of equipment maintenance, inspection, repair, and reliability practices.

• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, technical specifications, and equipment documentation.

• Demonstrated ability to develop, coordinate, and monitor maintenance plans and engineering projects.

• Experience preparing technical reports, procedures, specifications, and other engineering documentation.

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and database management systems.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, management, clients, and external vendors.

• Strong commitment to health, safety, environmental compliance, and regulatory requirements.

• Ability and willingness to travel to yard and offshore locations (approximately 25%).

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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