Technical Trainer I

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.
The Technical Trainer is the Company's Training Representative who is responsible for training rig crews and onsite personnel safely and efficiently to meet the Company and Customer’s expectations, promote Nabors performance tools, additional services and rigs.
Able to provide support and training on new drilling software and performance tools
Complete Nabors CAMS Assessor training course and conduct CAMS Records and Assessments on rig crews
Maximize rig performance by ensuring all personnel are competent to perform assigned tasks through hands on training and observation
Ability to remotely monitor multiple rigs in a Remote Operating Center using in-house software
Provide documentation to include completed competencies to the District Trainer for uploading into personnel training records
Ensure a first-class working relationship and communication with the contracting company personnel
Develop a positive working relationship with rig crews to promote a climate conducive for training
Ability to perform and train drillers on directional drilling maneuvers as needed based on well program
Demonstrate trouble shooting techniques to reduce downtime
Provide field training to senior rig crew in the full use and operation of NDS product line to ensure employee competence in optimizing drilling performance
Create documents to enhance the safe use of equipment and software to include work instructions, competencies, and quick reference guides
Supervise and conduct technical training courses designed to develop employee knowledge and learning specific to our drilling operations and well control
Participate in the development and delivery of technical training programs, course curriculum, and training material
Provide simulator-based driller training as outlined in the class curriculum
Conduct virtual classes as required
Regularly update classroom, online and field material to reflect changes in the products
Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision
Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Driller for Nabors Drilling USA or 3 years of experience as a Technical
Trainer or equivalent for another drilling company
Must possess strong knowledge of Windows and Microsoft office computer systems
Ability to communicate effectively with employees and management via verbal, written or e-mail methods
Must have a competent knowledge level of rig equipment and company procedures
Must possess a good working knowledge of rigging procedures
General knowledge of safety and environmental regulations/requirements
Ability to wear respiratory protective devices
Must have reliable transportation to and from the job sites or training facilities
Maintain 100 percent compliance as outlined in training matrix
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interaction at all levels of the organization
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Excellent inter-personal skills
Must be capable of making travel arrangements online for work assignments in Canada, USA or abroad if needed
Current Passport required for international travel
First Aid and CPR trained
Must successfully complete Nabors IADC CAMS Assessor and Train-the-Trainer courses
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or recognized equivalent
AC and/or SCR Rig experience
Knowledge of principles of automation
BEHAVIORAL COMPENTENCIES
Must have knowledge of emergency shut-in procedures and be able to respond to any emergency efficiently although in the training capacity, the trainer would be deemed non-essential.
Exercise good cost control practices
Submit weekly time sheet
Submit travel expenses monthly as required
Other duties as required by the Training Supervisor
Must wear company approved and required PPE for the task being performed
Must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Attention span to stay alert and attentive for up to 12-hour tour
Able to work 14 days on and 14 days off, including holidays, weekends and or days and nights
Able to work well with others while working in a close environment for extended periods of time
Able to stand or stand and walk throughout the tour while wearing steel toed boots. Occasionally climb steep stairs and walking on steel decking as well as gravel, board roads and area that can be covered in drilling fluids, mud, snow and ice.
Must be able to stand or stand and walk for a minimum of 2 hours at any one time without the ability to sit or otherwise get off their feet
Must be able to maintain a variety of postures including stooping, squatting, kneeling or crawling
Must be able to repetitively climb stairs and ladders as well as be able to lift and carry items weighing upwards of 35 lbs.
Travel Time: 100% of working time
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