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Field Electrician; Catwalk & Bucking Unit

Job in Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai
Listing for: Nabors Industries
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-13
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrician/ Electrician Installation
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 120000 AED Yearly AED 60000.00 120000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Field Electrician (Catwalk & Bucking Unit)

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 TRS Electrician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and control systems associated with catwalks and bucking units used in tubular handling and make-up operations. The role ensures safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all electrical components, including power distribution systems, control panels, PLCs, HMIs, and automation systems. The Electrician plays a critical role in minimizing Non-Productive Time (NPT) by proactively identifying issues, performing preventive maintenance, and responding effectively to equipment failures in field operations.

  • Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on catwalks and bucking units to ensure optimal performance and reliability

  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair faults in PLC systems, including input/output modules,

  • communication networks, and control logic

  • Maintain and troubleshoot Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems, including resolving system freezes, restarts, and communication failures

  • Diagnose and repair Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) used in motors controlling conveyors, rollers, and bucking unit rotation systems

  • Perform electrical maintenance on motors, sensors, encoders, limit switches, solenoid valves, relays, and control panels

  • Support maintenance and troubleshooting of torque-turn systems, ensuring accurate make-up and break-out operations

  • Inspect, test, and maintain electrical safety systems, including emergency stops (E-stops), interlocks, alarms, and protective devices

  • Conduct routine equipment inspections and functional testing to identify potential failures before they occur.

  • Perform fault finding on power distribution systems, including breakers, contractors, transformers, and junction boxes

  • Read, interpret, and update electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and control schematics

  • Carry out cable termination, wiring, and panel modifications as required during maintenance or upgrades

  • Assist in rig-up, commissioning, rig-down, and mobilization/demobilization of catwalk and bucking unit equipment

  • Ensure compliance with Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO) procedures and Permit to Work systems during all maintenance activities

  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of electrical equipment

  • Repair electrical equipment such as panel lighting, circuit breakers, junction boxes, voltage regulators and reverse current relays

  • Maintain a preventative maintenance schedule for all electrical equipment

  • Read and analyze electrical drawings, schematics and equipment manuals

  • Repair or replace defective or worn electrical parts

  • Troubleshoot miscellaneous electrical equipment

  • Foresee potential equipment malfunctions or failures and preforms required repairs, adjustments or modification to resolve the problem

  • Coordinate with Maintenance Manager on the maintenance, repair and refurbishment of equipment

  • Ensure availability of critical electrical spare parts, and initiate material requests when required

  • Support root cause analysis (RCA) investigations for major equipment failures and implement corrective actions

  • Respond to emergency breakdowns promptly and efficiently to minimize downtime and operational disruption

  • Maintain high standards of housekeeping and equipment condition at all times.

  • Comply with all HSE…

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