STX MAINTENANCE MANAGER
Nabors Industries
Alice, TX · Posted October 28, 2026
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About the job
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the operational success by effectively managing the district maintenance team, the annual operating budget, maintaining positive relations with customers, contractors, and employees while ensuring all corporate policies, programs and procedures are followed
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage Technical Service Department to maximize equipment uptime while minimizing costs to Nabors and external customers.
Analyze key service delivery areas for improvement with intention of developing and implement a structured and sustainable maintenance improvement plan.
Develop and implement programs that reduce unplanned downtime and deliver predictive analytics on key equipment.
Ensure highest levels of safety are in place within Technical Service department.
Manage district NDUSA Technicians supporting Nabors Drilling Operation in South Texas.
Ensure maintenance system and Microsoft Dynamics is utilized to drive planned maintenance, record unplanned maintenance activities while tracking key maintenance performance measures
Prepare annual budget and quarterly estimates for maintenance expenses. Manage maintenance expenses within budget. Works with corporate Maintenance Managers to manage equipment recertifications.
Manage the district workshop and all repair activities for Nabors drilling equipment
Manages the work activities of department personnel to achieve maximum quality and productivity of the department
Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, and training employees
Maintains job results through coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees
Resolves personnel issues to include hiring, counseling, discipline, pay, benefits, and termination
Develops and controls departmental Opex and Capex budget along with developing Capex justification with minimal assistance
Interfaces with vendors, sales, project management and engineering personnel to resolve equipment problems and improve quality of products
Maintains a safe, secure, and productive working environment for department personnel
Manages preventative maintenance of all equipment within the department and insures effective use of company resources such as utilities, tools, consumables, and other supplies
Manages & is responsible for the care of all assets withing the maintenance department including service vehicles, technician tools, spare parts, and consumables.
Manages and develops plans for the efficient use of equipment, materials and personnel. Ensures policies and procedures are implemented in accordance with established guidelines and compliance standards are met
Assumes overall responsibility for District P&L/budget, safety, and personnel.
Reviews maintenance spend and develops ways to reduce or manage internal and external spend.
Selects, trains, coaches and develops district employees. Creates and upholds a work environment that encourages employee morale.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Minimum 10 years’ experience with oil and gas related equipment or
Alternately 5 years’ experience in oil & gas and a degree in mechanical/civil or electrical engineering
Minimum 3 years’ Management experience
Minimum 2 years as a technician on a drilling rig
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
General knowledge of oil field technology, as it applies to the oil and gas industry
Proven experience with customer service
Demonstrated HS&E leadership.
Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver's license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with Nabors rigs, equipment, and Nabors maintenance system.
Experienced in troubleshooting methods to ensure that uptime and quality targets are met.
BEHAVIORAL COMPENTENCIES
Ability to set clear and deliverable goals with demonstrated tenacity, commitment to delivery and accountability for results.
Dependable, flexible, organized, motivated, assertive, and able to work on a deadline basis.
Able to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
Must have a winning attitude
Must be self-sufficient
TECHNICAL COMPENTENCIES
Knowledge of Land and Offshore Drilling Rigs and systems.
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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.
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.