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DRILLER - SAUDI ARABIA ROTATION

Nabors Industries
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/28/2026
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.

  • To demonstrate and promote safety leadership and to ensure that the crew works in the safest possible manner

  • To lead and direct the crew in fulfilling their designated duties

  • To plan and conduct SANAD rig-floor and related activities so as to meet the highest applicable standard of international oilfield practice

  • To monitor and adjust the drilling parameters and take those necessary actions so as to optimize the drilling process and safeguard the integrity of the well

  • To work constructively with the Operator's representative and with third party service companies so as to contribute to collaborative working relationships at the rig site

  • To take immedfate remedial action in the event of an incipient or actual emergency or incident

  • To advise the Rig Manager and Operator's representative of any issues as appropriate

 

Safety

  • Personally responsible for own safety and conducting  ones self to the standards of SANAD Policies and Procedures

  • Promote and promulgate SANAD safety program

  • Apply SANAD safety policies and practices in rig operations and act as a role model to other crew members in all safety matters

  • Conduct and record Tool Box Talks for the rig crew and  achieve the participation and contribution of crew members

  • Play a full part in rig safety meetings

  • Conduct safety inspections of rig equipment and hold training drills as  directed 

  • Contribute to New Employee Safety Inductions

  • Ensure that all activities, including those of third party  contractors, are conducted using safe working practices and using the designated Personal Protection Equipment (PPE



Operations

  • Plan the hourly operations and conduct pre-job briefings or J.S.A.'s for the crew on activities

  • Operate the rig equipment within its designed parameters in a manner to optimize the drilling process and associated activities

  • Conduct visual, and where possible functional, inspections of equipment both prior to use and at periodic intervals

  • Supervise Assistant Driller and Derrickman in control and recording of mud  properties



Recording Reporting

The Driller is responsible for keeping accurate and complete records as required and detailed in the RMS. These include:

  • Keep accurate BHA Worksheet records of the drill string including details of equipment run in-hale

    • Accurately complete the IADC tour sheet

    • Keep records of Tool Box Safety Talks

    • Ensure that the rig crew conduct and record their assigned tasks in the rig Planned Maintenance System (PMS)

    • Complete records of any Incident, Injury, Illness or Near Miss involving rig crew members

    • Keep records and charts of BOP pressure tests and of function tests

    • Provide recommendations to Rig Manager for improved procedures

    • Report any unforeseen or unusual events to the Rig Manager or Operator's representative as appropriate

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