Plant Facilities Manager - Chemical Processing at Nabors in Tomball, Texas

Job Description:

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.





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We are seeking a Plant Facility Manager with a strong background in chemical processing and new-build construction to oversee and drive the operations of our growing facility. This is a ground-up leadership role where you will play a critical part in shaping the operational, safety, and business strategies of the plant.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead all plant operations with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and scalability.


• Establish and promote a culture of process safety to ensure compliance with industry standards.


• Provide strategic leadership for a small team of 5, with an expectation of rapid growth.


• Oversee new-build construction while ensuring alignment with chemical processing best practices.


• Implement and improve safety protocols, challenging the status quo to optimize processes.


• Utilize business acumen to drive cost-effective decision-making and operational efficiency.


• Make critical decisions on design, process implementation, and risk management.


• Foster innovation and efficiency while ensuring regulatory compliance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• College degree or relevant work experience equivalence required.


• 7-10 years of related experience.


• Proven experience in chemical plant operations, including process safety and facility management.


• Hands-on experience with new-build construction in a chemical processing environment.


• A strong leader who can challenge conventional approaches and drive continuous improvement.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a startup mindset.


• Strategic mindset with the ability to envision opportunities for exponential growth, while also being willing to execute the smaller, incremental transactions necessary to realize that long-term vision.  


• Talent-focused, with the ability to identify the skill sets required to achieve the vision and take action to build the right team – whether through hiring, upgrading, or replacing talent. 


• Safety leadership, supporting the existing safety professional on-site while actively driving a shift in safety culture. 


• Strong chemical plant and business acumen, with a solid understanding of both operational and financial aspects – including the ability to manage projects and budget effectively.  


• Strong leadership presence, with the ability to influence and guide a team that has historically operated with limited structure, but now requires clear direction, accountability, and alignment.