Director of Mechanical Engineering

Company: Nabors Industries
Location: Houston
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description - Director of Mechanical Engineering (2400009L)Requisition ID: 2400009LAbout NaborsNabors 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.Canrig Drilling Technology provides equipment, tools, services, and software products to a global customer base, improving the safety and efficiency and environmental footprint of operations. Our workforce, like our technology, is rapidly expanding.JOB SUMMARYThe Director of Mechanical Engineering coordinates all aspects of mechanical engineering, design, drafting, and system tools functions for development of new and improvements of existing products. He/she also provides the resources required to the different product teams and is responsible for standardization of standards, procedures, and processes within engineering.

• Directs mechanical engineering resources for both new and existing products.
• Works with HR to provide resources to the product teams as per budget.
• Supports the Project Team(s) to ensure all products meet the company requirements for Maintainability, Reliability, and Supportability.
• Optimizes resource utilization on the product teams.
• Ensures that resources are adequately trained to support project activities and objectives. Develops resource training plan based on need.
• Provides mentoring and guidance to associates to grow their skills and attitudes in support of the company objectives and values.
• Maintains Engineering Metrics tracking with a focus on optimizing department performance; collaborating with all team members to ensure on-time completion.
• Provides accurate project resource budgeting.
• Maintains product safety in all designs.
• Optimizes internal processes and procedures to meet company objectives.
• Provides technical support to Marketing.
• Provides technical support to the different product teams.
• Coaches product leadership teams.
• Participates in design reviews to ensure designs meet required regulatory codes.
• Evaluates new ideas for eligibility to apply for a patent and interacts with the patent lawyers throughout the patent application and grant process.
• Interacts with Vendors on new technologies in manufacturing.
• Manages offshore development teams.
• Participates in industry conferences and committees such as API, IADC, SPE, AADE, etc.
• Responsible for department budgets.
• Other duties may be assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThe Director of Mechanical has overall responsibility for engineering and designing managers within the mechanical engineering. He/she also supervises the Systems and Tools within engineering.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEBachelors or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Minimum 10 years' experience in engineering of Capital Equipment and an additional 10 years in managerial position in oilfield operation, service, or equipment manufacturing.LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read, comprehend, and write in English. Ability to effectively present technical information to colleagues, customers, and vendors.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAs per basic engineering requirements.REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding to create instructions and furnish them in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to understand the level of competency of all employees in the engineering groups.COMPUTER SKILLSManufacturing/Inventory software, AutoCAD/Solidworks/Adept or PLM systems, Spreadsheet and word processor software, Scheduling and POWERPOINT presentation software.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSRegistration with at least one applicable engineering society required (i.e. ASME, IEEE, etc). Valid Driver License.OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIESValid passport. Domestic and international travel may be required. Marketing support - customer relations.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSEssential engineering expertise, knowledge of drilling engineering principles, drilling practices, and drilling rigs. General computer proficiency. Knowledge of drafting principles including CAD. Basic understanding and knowledge of how engineering software such as AutoCAD, Solid Works, Math Cad, and Simulation finite element analysis works and is used for Canrig designs. Knowledge of oilfield regulatory requirements (API, DNV, ABS, CE, ATEX, etc). Department budgeting abilities. Design creativity. Understanding of patents.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.
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