Mechanical Engineer III at Nabors in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

Company Overview

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 SUMMARY

Designs and develops new products using sound engineering principles. Proposes modifications and solutions to problems with existing products. The mechanical engineer performs various engineering calculations including stress analysis. Creates bills of material and assembly instructions. Acts as a focal point on equipment-related engineering projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plays Leading Role in Designing and Improving Oil Field Equipment within the Engineering department.


• Model mechanical design concepts using 3D Parametric software.


• Perform engineering calculations as required.


• Perform Finite Element Analysis as needed.


• Performs Failure Analysis, Participates in Root Cause Analysis.


• Check drawings produced by designers and drafters.


• Perform tolerance stack-up verification.


• Prepare assembly instructions.


• Prepare bills of material.


• Interface with vendors for parts selection, material selection, machining, etc.


• Develops plants for prototyping, controlled testing, field trials, and roll out of new or improved equipment or equipment subsystems.


• Provides technical support to Maintenance Team and Field Operations Teams.


• Participate in company safety meetings and safety awareness.


• Other duties maybe assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.


• 7+ years of directly relevant engineering experience.


• Experience with Oilfield Equipment Design (Mud Pumps, Top Drives, Travelling Blocks, Etc).


• Ability to read, comprehend and write in English. 


• Ability to effectively present technical information, to colleagues, customers and vendors.


• As per mechanical engineering degree requirements.


• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral or diagram form.


• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.


• AutoCAD, Math Cad, Solid Edge, Solid Works, Inventor, Solid Works   Simulation, ANSYS


• Manufacturing/Inventory software.


• Spreadsheet and word processor software.


• Valid Driver License.


• Valid passport.


• Up to 30% Domestic and/or international travel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Engineering expertise – machine design, strength of materials, metallurgy, thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid power.


• Knowledge of, AutoCAD, Solid Edge, Solid Works or Inventor.


• Knowledge of MathCAD and FEA Solid Works simulation or ANSYS.


• Knowledge of drilling engineering principles, drilling practices and drilling rigs.


• Knowledge of drafting principles.


• Design creativity


• Knowledge of Manufacturing Software


• Knowledge of oilfield regulatory requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit, stand or walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear and smell. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIORNMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to vibration, risk of electrical shock, wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high and precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions and extreme cold and heat. 

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, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  To learn more about our Fair Employment practices, please refer to the Nabors Code of Conduct.