About this opportunity
Nabors lists this FIELD SUPPORT TECHNICAL TRAINER I opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
Job Description
The Technical Trainer is the Company's Training Representative who is responsible for training the rig crews on new Program revisions and rig equipment. The Technical Trainer reports to the Training Supervisor.
This role works a 14 days on 14 days off rotation in the field and 12 hour shifts.
Job Info
Job Identification
Posting Date 06/22/2026, 08:05 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 515 W Greens Road, Houston, TX, 77067, US
Responsibilities
To train personnel safely and efficiently to meet the Company and Customer’s expectations, promote Nabors performance tools, additional services and rigs.
This includes:
Provide simulator based driller training as outlined in the class curriculum.
Conduct online classes and field training as required.
Regularly update classroom, online and field material to reflect rapid changes in the industry.
Ensure a first class working relationship and communication with the contracting company personnel
Maximize rig performance by ensuring all personnel are competent to perform assigned tasks through hands on training and observation.
Able to provide support and training on new drilling software and performance tools.
Ability to perform and train drillers on directional drilling maneuvers as needed based on well program.
Provide documentation to include completed competencies to the District Trainer for uploading in to personnel training records.
Maintain excel rosters and upload completed training documents in Microsoft Teams.
Develop a positive working relationship with rig crews to promote a climate conducive for training.
Demonstrate trouble shooting techniques to reduce down time.
Conduct CAMS Records and Assessments on rig crews.
Create documents to enhance the safe use of equipment and software to include work instructions, competencies and quick reference guides.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Driller for Nabors Drilling USA or 3 years of experience as a Technical Trainer or equivalent for another drilling company
Must possess strong knowledge of Windows and Microsoft office computer systems
Ability to communicate effectively with employees and management via verbal, written or e-mail methods
Must have a competent knowledge level of rig equipment and company procedures
Must possess a good working knowledge of rigging procedures.
General knowledge of safety and environmental regulations/requirements
Ability to wear respiratory protective devices
Must have reliable transportation to and from the job sites or training facilities.
Maintain 100 percent compliance as outlined in training matrix.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interaction at all levels of the organization.
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Excellent inter-personal skills.
Must be capable of making travel arrangements online for work assignments in the lower 48 states or abroad if needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
High school diploma or recognized equivalent
AC and/or SCR Rig experience
Knowledge of automations
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.
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.
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Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
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