Nabors Industries · 20 hours ago
Drilling Performance Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelNabors Industries is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry, focusing on innovative solutions for hydrocarbon production. The Drilling Performance Engineer will support NDS product lines by providing in-depth drilling performance analysis, developing metrics, and engaging with customers to improve drilling operations efficiency.
EnergyIndustrialOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Provide in-depth drilling performance analysis extending beyond the scope of basic report interpretation, including interaction with customer and field personnel to obtain information as needed
Develop and maintain drilling performance metrics, tools and methodologies
Support other functions with interpretation of product performance reports
Actively contribute to the development of the Performance Drilling Knowledge Base through improvements to the tool as well as data entry and analysis
Engage with customer in well planning and drilling performance discussions to highlight opportunities, identify challenges & solutions
Coordinate with customers to prepare and assign well plans and ensure optimal configuration for operational success
Perform in-depth flat time analysis and reviews to drive efficiency improvements
Provide on-site expert support to drilling operations during field trials and develop sufficient knowledge of the applicable Drilling Performance and Total Control products with the drilling contractor and operator
Create reports for internal and external distribution to document value of the products and recommended next steps in technology adoption
Ensure active communication with account manager and product line manager, as well as other required stakeholders throughout the life cycle of the program
Assist in resolving operator disputes. Make recommendations to management for such resolutions
Attend meetings with customers, vendors, district personnel, and senior management as needed
Assist districts with engineering support in coordination with management and the Engineering and Technical department as needed
Assist with special projects for operators as needed
Attend district meetings as required
Support technology deployments in the field, provide operational feedback to the Product Development Team, and track trial activity
Work closely with product management to communicate operational requirements and recommend continuous improvements
Build strong relationships with customers based on thorough understanding of drilling challenges/solutions and the application of NDS technologies
Support the differentiation of the Nabors offering by working closely with customers to become an integral part of their processes to measure and improve performance
Identify potential sales leads through daily customer engagement, field visits, and performance discussions, and communicate these opportunities to the sales team
Partner with account managers to support sales calls, customer visits, and executive-level presentations
Deliver technical demonstrations and proof-of-concept trials to showcase product value
Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to provide operational input for promotional material, case studies, and success stories
Participate in industry events and customer workshops to represent NDS technologies and capabilities
Qualification
Required
Deep understanding of drilling operations and mechanics
Expert-level knowledge of Performance Drilling technologies
Ability to provide insightful analysis and recommendations to improve the efficiency of drilling operations
Experience in developing and maintaining drilling performance metrics, tools, and methodologies
Strong communication skills to engage with customers and stakeholders
Ability to perform in-depth flat time analysis and reviews
Experience in providing on-site expert support to drilling operations
Ability to create reports for internal and external distribution
Experience in resolving operator disputes and making recommendations to management
Ability to assist with engineering support in coordination with management and the Engineering and Technical department
Experience in supporting technology deployments in the field
Ability to build strong relationships with customers
Experience in identifying potential sales leads and communicating opportunities to the sales team
Ability to deliver technical demonstrations and proof-of-concept trials
Experience in collaborating with sales and marketing teams
Ability to participate in industry events and customer workshops
Company
Nabors Industries
Nabors Industries is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry.
Founded in 1952
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.1B2025-11-04Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2024-07-17Post Ipo Debt· $550M
2023-11-15Post Ipo Debt· $650M
Leadership Team
Anthony Petrello
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2026-01-16
2025-11-05
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