Posted 12 months ago
Mechanic (Ad Hoc)
@ Nabors
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Overview
Nabors is hiring a part-time ad hoc mechanic to install, maintain and repair engines, hydraulic motors, pumps, compressors and drilling equipment, including hoisting, circulating, rotating and well control systems. The role requires five years of mechanic experience (oil and gas preferred), offshore safety certifications and the ability to work with little supervision.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain, repair and service mechanical and drilling equipment
- Run preventive and corrective maintenance schedules
- Troubleshoot and analyze mechanical failures
- Manage spare parts, requisitions and maintenance records
- Respond to emergencies and coordinate repairs with the rig superintendent
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma and diesel or marine mechanics course
- Five years of mechanic experience, oil and gas preferred
- Offshore certifications including BST, H2S, WHMIS
- Knowledge of drilling equipment and hydraulic systems
- Ability to work without close supervision under tight deadlines
- Proficiency with MS Office
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-11-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-11
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | Basic Survival Training (BST), Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S), Installation Safety Induction, Regulatory Awareness, WHMIS |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Fields of study | diesel mechanics, marine engineering |
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Nabors
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Innovating the Future of Energy
Full company description
Nabors Industries is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in approximately 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible energy 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. Nabors owns and operates one of the world’s largest land-based drilling rig fleet and is a provider of offshore drilling rigs in the United States and multiple international markets. Nabors also provides directional drilling services, performance tools and innovative technologies for its own rig fleet and those of third parties. Utilizing its advanced drilling automation capabilities, Nabors’ highly skilled workforce continues to set new standards for operational excellence and transform our industry.
- LinkedIn followers
- 241,498
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 7,406
- Reported office locations
- 515 West Greens Road, Houston, Texas 77067, US
- Crown House, Second Floor, 4 Par-la-Ville Road, Hamilton, HM 08, Bermuda, US
- JAFZA South Zone 2, Plot No. S20702, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, US
- Business categories
- Machinery Manufacturing
- Robotics
- Oil and Gas
- Industrial
- Energy
- Supply Chain Management
- Marketing Automation
- Customer Service
- Other recorded names
- Nabors
- Nabors Career Site
- Nabors Industries
- Specialties
- Onshore Drilling
- Offshore Drilling
- Specialized Drilling
- Drilling Equipment Manufacturing
- Directional Drilling
- Drilling Software
- Horizontal Drilling
- Technology
- Digital
- Automation
- Robotics
- Decarbonization
- Energy Transition
- Geothermal
- and Energy Storage
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 4,100,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Nabors Industries is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in approximately 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible energy production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Oil and Gas |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Houston, Texas |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1952 |
| Specialties | Onshore DrillingOffshore DrillingSpecialized DrillingDrilling Equipment ManufacturingDirectional DrillingDrilling SoftwareHorizontal DrillingTechnologyDigitalAutomation |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 10 |
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The mechanic position performs all tasks and duties of a mechanical discipline including but not limited to, installing and maintaining engines, hydraulic motors, pumps, compressors, and miscellaneous mechanical devices. The position is responsible for all mechanical drilling equipment pertaining to the drilling of the well, including circulating, rotating, hoisting or well control systems.
- Provide visible leadership with a Total Ownership attitude. Owns safety standards.
- Enforce, clarify, and follow Company policies, standards, and procedures.
- Support the HSE objective of no injuries, accidents or harm to the environment as it relates to all mechanical processes, procedures, and policies.
- Understand LO/TO and Permit to Work procedures.
- Maintain and repair mechanical equipment and devices.
- Repair or replace defective or worn parts.
- Lubricate and service mechanical equipment as specified on lubrication schedule.
- Perform inspections of mechanical equipment as required.
- Maintain a preventative maintenance schedule and perform preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment.
- Adjust or regulate functional parts of machinery, devices, and control instruments.
- Troubleshoot and analyze mechanical malfunctions and failures.
- Read and analyze mechanical drawings, schematics and equipment manuals.
- Enter maintenance and repair data into a Maintenance Management System (MMS).
- Create Job requests and work orders as required and enter into maintenance tracking system.
- Coordinate with Rig Superintendent/Maintenance lead on the maintenance, repair and refurbishment of equipment.
- Foresee potential equipment malfunctions or failures and preforms required repairs, adjustments or modification to resolve the problem.
- Respond to emergencies as requested and coordinate onsite activities to utilize resources to facilitate repairs in the most expedient and cost effective manner.
- Ensure an adequate amount of spare parts are on hand at all times.
- Submit requisitions to Rig Manager/Purchasing Manager for approval.
- Maintain records of all mechanical inventories and place orders as required within budgetary limits.
- Set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder and other metalworking tools to fascinate any necessary repairs.
- High School diploma.
- Successful completion of a course in practical skills for marine engineers or in diesel mechanics at a recognized training institution
- 5 years work experience as a mechanic, oil and gas industry preferred.
- Must be able to obtain appropriate offshore certifications, including but not limited to:
- Basic Survival Training (BST)
- Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S)
- Installation Safety Induction
- Regulatory Awareness
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
- Must possess and maintain certifications and licenses necessary as required by the regulatory authorities
- Must demonstrate knowledge and fundamentals of the following equipment:
- Hoisting equipment
- Pipe handling equipment
- Rotating equipment
- Circulating equipment
- Hydraulic equipment
- Diesel engine/air compressor
- Knowledgeable of mechanical systems and be skilled at working with hand and power tools.
- Must possess mathematical skills required for certification as a mechanic.
- Must have proficient knowledge of diagnostic equipment.
- Must be a self-motivator, work without close supervision and be able to prioritize jobs and work under tight time constraints.
- Must have good PC skills to include MS Office products.
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