AUTOMATION ENGINEER III

Role Overview

Automation Engineer III with Nabors' Canrig Drilling Technology division. This role encompasses design support, implementation, deployment, and support for control systems serving drilling rigs. The position requires deep expertise in drilling rig equipment, PLC programming, SCADA systems, industrial networks, variable frequency drives, and HMI development.

Role Purpose

Design, implement, deploy, and support advanced control systems for drilling rigs and associated equipment to ensure efficient, safe, and compliant drilling operations while minimizing downtime and optimizing performance.

Key Responsibilities

Design and Implementation

• Support the development and implementation of advanced control systems for drilling rigs and drilling rig equipment.
• Participate in customer and vendor-facing meetings related to control system design and deployment.
• Participate in internal design and status reviews.

System Support

• Perform regular support activities including lab and shop floor setup.
• Conduct integration testing, factory acceptance testing, and customer acceptance testing.

Technical Support and Troubleshooting

• Participate in and perform troubleshooting of drilling rig and associated equipment control systems to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
• Provide technical support and guidance to internal field technicians, drilling operations, and support teams.

Safety and Compliance

• Ensure all control systems comply with industry safety standards and regulations.
• Support and participate in achieving organizational QHSE objectives.

Collaboration

• Work closely with Canrig engineering team, Nabors, and third-party operations teams to integrate new technologies and improve existing systems.

Documentation

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation for control systems and procedures, including product documentation, functional requirements documents, software release documents, and commissioning documents.

Training and Mentoring

• Train and mentor junior engineers on control system design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Train and support field technicians on the deployment, setup, and commissioning of drilling rigs and drilling equipment control systems.

Quality and Accountability

• Perform duties in accordance with company policies, procedures, and quality objectives.
• Make decisions within scope of work and escalate issues as needed.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure operational effectiveness.
• Ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness of work.
• Report any nonconformities or risks that may impact quality, legal compliance, safety, environment, or customer satisfaction.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing and maintaining control systems for drilling rigs.
• Proficiency in PLC programming with Allen-Bradley or Siemens.
• Experience with SCADA systems and HMI development.
• Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Knowledge of industry safety standards and regulations.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Positive, solution-oriented mindset and "Can Do" attitude.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs (preferred over Siemens).
• Experience with ABB and GE Converteam VFDs.
• Familiarity with Industrial PCs, Servers, and industrial communication protocols and networking.