Drilling Rig Up Project Manager

Position has responsibility for coordination of all activities on assigned projects. Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates assigned engineering and project work; monitors work for compliance to applicable codes, accepted engineering practices, and Nabors standards; tracks and updates project schedules and financial reports; ensures effective communication and coordination on assigned projects between all disciplines and all other project participants.

Responsibilities

• Support Company objectives to execute assigned projects ensuring on-time delivery, within budget, while meeting all technical and contractual requirements.
• Responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating the technical and managerial aspects of projects.
• Develop project Authorization for Expenditure’s (AFE) and submit for approval.
• Prepare material requisitions and technical input for subcontract packages.
• Provide technical oversight on projects, review and check engineering for conformity with design requirements.
• Interface with suppliers, customers and subcontractors during project planning and execution.
• Ensure all QA/QC aspects of the project including engineering, third party review/monitoring, and documentation requirements are followed and complete in accordance with Company, industry, and project specific requirements.
• Coordinate project scheduling and reporting.
• Complete budget monitoring and trend tracking.
• Through lessons learned on projects, provides input for continuous improvement.
• Supervise two or more rig-up crews in the yard, including performance evaluations, disciplinary documentation, and overall productivity.
• In addition to project work, assist in daily operations of the Engineering & Technical Services department including developing equipment specifications, design standards, and work instructions and providing engineering support to the Nabors fleet.

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Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelors of Science degree in the field of Engineering.
• Must possess knowledge and skills in modern office procedures and methods including but are not limited to: 
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in engineering. 
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience within the oil and gas industry; experience in drilling operations preferred.
• Knowledge of codes and standards (ANSI, API, ASME, etc.) applicable to the oil and gas industry and the ability to research codes and standards as needed.
• General knowledge of safety and environmental regulations/requirements.
• Ability to recognize and assess risk associated with safety and environmental aspects. 
• Must be capable of utilizing effective time management skills and meeting project deadlines.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Must possess flexibility and the capacity to handle wide range of situations and personalities.
• Must demonstrate competency in business software packages such as Word, Excel, Access including charting and graphing. Familiarity with AutoCAD software a plus. Must be able to travel as needed.

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.

About UsNabors 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.