Job Description
Job Description
The Tubular Services Technician I supports running and tubular services operations by preparing the rig floor, handling equipment and tools, assisting with rig-up and rig-down activities, and ensuring work is performed safely and efficiently. This role directly supports field operations by helping crews execute casing, completion string, drill pipe, and related tubular service activities in a safe, organized, and service-focused manner. This position contributes to operational success by maintaining safe work practices, supporting crew members and service company personnel, and helping ensure tubular services equipment is prepared, checked, stored, and used correctly during field operations
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
This position works primarily in a field and rig environment, including outdoor locations and non-climate-controlled work areas. The role typically works in a moderately noisy environment and involves routine exposure to the elements. The employee is required to stand and walk for long periods of time, including standing and walking more than 90% of the time. The role requires the ability to walk, sit, and use hands to handle, or feel more than two-thirds of the time. The employee must also be able to talk and hear more than two-thirds of the time. The employee must be able to lift, pull, and push loads of up to 50 pounds unassisted. The role requires close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must also be able to go up and down stairs and perform repetitive motions. Prolonged work hours may be required in some circumstances. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Field Operations & Tubular Services Support
Primary Skills: Casing Running Support • Rig Floor Preparation • Tubular Handling • Field Execution
Equipment Handling, Inspection & Tool Readiness
Primary Skills: Tool Handling • Equipment Function Checks • Mechanical Aptitude • Hydraulics/Electrical Awareness
Crew Support & Communication
Primary Skills: Teamwork • Communication • Field Coordination • Service Orientation
Safety, Housekeeping & Compliance
Primary Skills: Safety Awareness • Rig Safety Rules • Hazard Recognition • Housekeeping
Non-Essential Functions
Core Skills
Skill Proficiency Application in Role Rig Floor Operations Developing Prepares rig floor areas and assists with tubular services activities under direction. Casing Running Support Developing Supports casing running operations including picking up, laying down, running, retrieving, and connecting tubular components. Tool & Equipment Handling Developing Handles, organizes, stores, and function-checks casing handling and running tools. Safety Awareness Proficient Follows rig safety rules, maintains safe work habits, and performs work in a safety-focused manner. Mechanical Aptitude Foundational/Developing Applies basic mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical awareness when supporting equipment-related tasks. Teamwork Proficient Works cooperatively with rig crew, supervisors, shop personnel, and service company personnel. Communication Developing Communicates operational needs, safety concerns, and equipment issues to appropriate personnel. Housekeeping & Worksite Organization Proficient Maintains clean, organized, and safe rig floor and equipment areas. Problem-Solving Developing Helps identify routine field issues and supports practical solutions. Adaptability Proficient Works in changing field conditions, outdoor environments, and fast-paced operational settings. Service Orientation Proficient Supports field operations with a customer-focused and dependable approach.
About Us
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.
The Tubular Services Technician I supports running and tubular services operations by preparing the rig floor, handling equipment and tools, assisting with rig-up and rig-down activities, and ensuring work is performed safely and efficiently. This role directly supports field operations by helping crews execute casing, completion string, drill pipe, and related tubular service activities in a safe, organized, and service-focused manner. This position contributes to operational success by maintaining safe work practices, supporting crew members and service company personnel, and helping ensure tubular services equipment is prepared, checked, stored, and used correctly during field operations
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to communicate effectively with rig crew members, supervisors, and shop personnel.
- Ability to multitask and remain organized while working both cooperatively and independently.
- Mechanically inclined with basic awareness of hydraulic and/or electrical equipment
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Safety- and service-oriented mindset with the ability to perform all work in a safe manner.
- Team-oriented with a positive attitude and good problem-solving skills.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including standing, walking, lifting, pushing, and pulling as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous oilfield experience.
- Prior casing running, tubular services, rig floor, or drilling operations experience.
- Experience working in outdoor, field-based, or industrial environments.
- Familiarity with casing handling tools, tubular running equipment, or rig-up/rig-down activities.
- Basic mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical troubleshooting exposure.
- Experience operating a company vehicle or working in a role requiring travel to field locations.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
This position works primarily in a field and rig environment, including outdoor locations and non-climate-controlled work areas. The role typically works in a moderately noisy environment and involves routine exposure to the elements. The employee is required to stand and walk for long periods of time, including standing and walking more than 90% of the time. The role requires the ability to walk, sit, and use hands to handle, or feel more than two-thirds of the time. The employee must also be able to talk and hear more than two-thirds of the time. The employee must be able to lift, pull, and push loads of up to 50 pounds unassisted. The role requires close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must also be able to go up and down stairs and perform repetitive motions. Prolonged work hours may be required in some circumstances. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Field Operations & Tubular Services Support
Primary Skills: Casing Running Support • Rig Floor Preparation • Tubular Handling • Field Execution
- Develop and maintain key relationships that span IT and business partner boundaries, typically at the Manager/Director level, to ensure alignment of technology with business priorities.
- Educate IT teams on business partner needs and priorities; conversely, help business partners understand IT processes, capabilities, and ways of working.
- Help assigned business partners clarify, develop, and plan for current and future technology needs through consultative engagement.
Equipment Handling, Inspection & Tool Readiness
Primary Skills: Tool Handling • Equipment Function Checks • Mechanical Aptitude • Hydraulics/Electrical Awareness
- Perform routine function checks on casing handling and running tools to support safe and effective field operations.
- Assist with the setup, movement, organization, and storage of tools and equipment used during tubular services operations.
- Apply basic mechanical knowledge, including hydraulic and electrical awareness, when assisting with equipment and tool-related tasks.
- Identify basic equipment concerns and communicate potential issues to the appropriate crew member, supervisor, or shop personnel
Crew Support & Communication
Primary Skills: Teamwork • Communication • Field Coordination • Service Orientation
- Communicate effectively with rig crew members, supervisors, shop personnel, and service company personnel during field operations.
- Assist service company personnel with rigging up or rigging down special equipment and/or tools when instructed by the Driller.
- Work cooperatively with crew members to support safe, efficient, and timely completion of assigned tasks.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude, dependability, and willingness to assist where needed in a fast-paced field environment.
Safety, Housekeeping & Compliance
Primary Skills: Safety Awareness • Rig Safety Rules • Hazard Recognition • Housekeeping
- Maintain a safe working environment by following established safety practices, rig safety rules, and company procedures.
- Keep the rig floor reasonably clean and organized by picking up tools, storing equipment in designated areas, discarding waste materials, and washing down the rig floor and equipment as needed.
- Demonstrate awareness of safe working habits while performing duties in field, rig, outdoor, and non-climate-controlled environments.
- Perform all work in a safe manner and maintain a safety- and service-oriented approach during assigned operations.
Non-Essential Functions
- Operate a company vehicle when assigned and authorized.
- Support shop, yard, or equipment preparation activities as needed.
- Assist with general cleanup, inventory support, or basic maintenance-related tasks when directed.
- Participate in safety meetings, job briefings, training, or other field operations support activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Crew Pusher, Driller, Field Supervisor, or Operations Supervisor.
Core Skills
Skill Proficiency Application in Role Rig Floor Operations Developing Prepares rig floor areas and assists with tubular services activities under direction. Casing Running Support Developing Supports casing running operations including picking up, laying down, running, retrieving, and connecting tubular components. Tool & Equipment Handling Developing Handles, organizes, stores, and function-checks casing handling and running tools. Safety Awareness Proficient Follows rig safety rules, maintains safe work habits, and performs work in a safety-focused manner. Mechanical Aptitude Foundational/Developing Applies basic mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical awareness when supporting equipment-related tasks. Teamwork Proficient Works cooperatively with rig crew, supervisors, shop personnel, and service company personnel. Communication Developing Communicates operational needs, safety concerns, and equipment issues to appropriate personnel. Housekeeping & Worksite Organization Proficient Maintains clean, organized, and safe rig floor and equipment areas. Problem-Solving Developing Helps identify routine field issues and supports practical solutions. Adaptability Proficient Works in changing field conditions, outdoor environments, and fast-paced operational settings. Service Orientation Proficient Supports field operations with a customer-focused and dependable approach.
About Us
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.
About Nabors