934,547open jobs
57,009companies
156,027added this week
Browse all
Salary
≈ $100k – $199k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Houston)
Seniority
Middle · 4+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 19, 2026. NOV scores B on the Alion truth index.

Overview
Company
Impact
Profile match

NOV

NOV is a US oilfield equipment and technology company headquartered in Houston, Texas, supplying drilling rigs and rig components, downhole tools, drill pipe, artificial lift, completion and production equipment and aftermarket services to the oil and gas industry. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, it traces its heritage to 1862 and took its current form as National Oilwell Varco in the 2005 merger of National Oilwell and Varco International, with sites in the US, Brazil, Norway, India and Saudi Arabia. It hires assembly and shop technicians, welders and painters, quality, mechanical and robotics engineers, field service technicians, project managers and accountants.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Evaluate, analyze, and recommend improvements to product design, maintenance, and operational performance.
  • Support the development of new products and drive performance enhancements and cost improvements.
  • Assess and recommend new materials to support product design changes.
  • Conduct technical analysis of competitive products, services, and patents.
  • Serve as a technical escalation point for Tier 2 SMEs, providing advanced analysis and resolution of complex issues.
  • Comply with all NOV and HSE policies and procedures.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the COE Technical Leader.
FACILITY / GROUP RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide advanced technical product support to global SMEs delivering 24/7 support to internal and external customers.
  • Lead and support training and competency development programs for Tier 2 technicians and engineers.
  • Identify and analyze product reliability trends to inform performance improvements.
  • Deliver structured technical feedback to Product Engineering on product performance and reliability.
  • Review and support Product Notifications (PNs), including planning, implementation, tracking, and reporting.
  • Prepare technical reports with damage assessments and recommended corrective actions based on field data and customer reports.
  • Coordinate with internal and external specialists to resolve complex technical issues.
  • Maintain strong collaboration with Global Product Engineering and related teams.
  • Partner across business lines to deliver “Service Above All.”
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
  • Technical diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 4+ years of relevant experience (e.g., Field Service, Technical Support, Field Engineering, I&C, eHawk, AM Projects).
  • Strong technical analysis and report writing skills.
  • Ability to work effectively across multinational teams and time zones.
  • Advanced ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic drawings.
  • Capability to troubleshoot complex, cross-disciplinary technical issues.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Participate in customer meetings; assess technical issues, provide recommendations, and document outcomes.
  • Develop technical work scopes and recommend specialized tooling.
  • Review and optimize spare parts lists and inventory strategies.
  • Support FATs (Factory Acceptance Tests).
  • Contribute to training materials, competency frameworks, and assessments.
  • Evaluate new products, tools, and services and provide recommendations.
  • Support leadership in assessing team competency and assigning work based on complexity and urgency.
  • Act as backup for the COE Technical Leader when needed.
  • Generate and manage reports analyzing operational activities and performance.
  • Utilize systems such as Rig Office, Team Center, Glovia, Oracle, and PIMS.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and NOV quality management standards.
  • Apply root cause analysis methods (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone) to troubleshoot failures.
  • Support remote upgrades and adhere to NOV best practices.
  • Understand NOV equipment taxonomy, failure modes, and diagnostic techniques.
Free account
Stop reading job ads. Get the ones that fit.
One free account turns this page into a shortlist built around your stack, your level and your pay.
Match on every job. Stack, seniority, pay and location, scored against your profile.
934,547 open roles. Read straight off company career pages, refreshed every day.
Unlimited applications. Every one you send is tracked in one place, on-site or on a company board.
3 tailored CVs a month. Rewritten for the exact job you are applying to. Included free.
Create a free account Continue with Google
Free forever. No card. Under a minute.

Recommended for you based on this role

Backend
Similar stack
Same company
Houston
≈ $97k – $194k per year (Estimated) • Hybrid • Full-Time • 3+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • Irvine
JavaScript
TypeScript
SQL
C#
C#
.NET
Databases
MySQL
MS SQL
Apache Kafka
Frontend
Angular
DevOps
Datadog
AWS
SLI/SLO/SLA
Amazon S3
Analytics
ETL/ELT
Management
Agile
Scrum
Apply
$103k – $154k per year • Hybrid • Full-Time • 3+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • Irvine
JavaScript
TypeScript
SQL
C#
C#
.NET
Databases
MySQL
MS SQL
Apache Kafka
Frontend
Angular
DevOps
Datadog
AWS
SLI/SLO/SLA
Amazon S3
Analytics
ETL/ELT
Management
Agile
Scrum
Apply
≈ $121k – $224k per year (Estimated) • Hybrid • Full-Time • 6+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • Irvine
JavaScript
TypeScript
SQL
C#
C#
.NET
Databases
MySQL
MS SQL
Apache Kafka
Frontend
Angular
DevOps
Datadog
AWS
SLI/SLO/SLA
Amazon S3
Analytics
ETL/ELT
Management
Agile
Scrum
Apply
≈ $80k – $162k per year (Estimated) • In office • Bachelor's Degree • Cincinnati
Apply
$121k – $206k per year • Hybrid • Full-Time • 8+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • Owings Mills
JavaScript
TypeScript
SQL
C#
Node JS
C#
.NET
Databases
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Frontend
Angular
React.js
DevOps
Azure
CI/CD
AWS
Linux
Management
Agile
Apply
≈ $97k – $193k per year (Estimated) • In office • 3+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • Fort Worth
C++
Structured Text
Apply
≈ $84k – $169k per year (Estimated) • In office • Houston
Python
JavaScript
PHP
C#
C++
Apply
In office • Internship • Houston
Python
JavaScript
PHP
C#
C++
Apply
In office • Kristiansand
Python
C#
C++
DevOps
TCP/IP
IoT
OPC UA
Apply
In office • 3+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • Asker
C#
C++
C++
Qt
Apply
≈ $36k – $83k per year (Estimated) • In office • Full-Time • Houston
Analytics
Microsoft Excel
Management
Outlook
SharePoint
Microsoft Office
Apply
≈ $42k – $75k per year (Estimated) • In office • Full-Time • 3+ years exp • High School Diploma • Houston
Apply
≈ $41k – $70k per year (Estimated) • In office • Internship • Bachelor's Degree • Houston
Python
JavaScript
Java
TypeScript
SQL
Frontend
Angular
Analytics
Power BI
Management
Agile
Microsoft Office
Apply
≈ $82k – $159k per year (Estimated) • Hybrid • Full-Time • 4+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • Houston
Apply
≈ $56k – $106k per year (Estimated) • Remote (United States) • Full-Time • 3+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • Houston
Apply
See all jobs
This is one of many
934,547 more open roles from verified company boards, updated every day.