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Business Operations Associate

Nabors Industries
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/31/2026 CLOSED ON 2/28/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Operations Associate position at Nabors Industries?

The Business Operations Associate is a high-visibility, developmental role that provides analytical, operational, and strategic support to the Senior Vice President of Canrig & NDS. This position blends light executive support with business analytics, project tracking, cross-functional coordination, and preparation of reports and insights used for leadership decision-making.

Unlike traditional administrative roles, this position is designed to build business acumen, exposure, and career readiness. After a typical 18–24 month rotation, the Associate will be well-equipped to transition into roles within Operations, Product, or other business units.


  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Data Analytics, Communications, or related field.

  • 2–5 years of experience in business operations, analytics, project coordination, finance, or similar roles.

  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Excel, Power BI, or other reporting tools.

  • Excellent communication skills with ability to present complex information clearly.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on commitments.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional presence when interacting with leadership and customers.

  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.


  • Prepare analytics, dashboards, and business reports to support SVP decision-making.

  • Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

  • Track key initiatives and collaborate with Project Managers to gather updates and monitor progress.

  • Attend meetings on behalf of or with the SVP; document outcomes and follow-up actions.

  • Develop briefing materials, presentations, and communication summaries for leadership.

  • Coordinate information flow across departments (Operations, Engineering, Product, HR, Finance, etc.).

  • Support strategic or special projects as assigned, including research and deep-dive analyses.

  • Maintain strong working relationships across teams to improve alignment and responsiveness.

  • Provide light administrative support including Outlook calendar management, expense reporting, and travel coordination.

  • Ensure the SVP is fully prepared for meetings with pre-read materials, insights, and talking points.

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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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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