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Lab Technician

NOV • Petroleum & Mining Engineering • Oil & Gas • 2 days ago

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≈ $32k – $72k per year (Estimated)

Location

In office (Conroe)

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 5, 2026. NOV scores B on the Alion truth index.

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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.

nov.com • HQ: Houston, United States • Petroleum & Mining Engineering • Oil & Gas • 1001-5000 employees

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NOV Fluid Technology is in search for a Fluid Lab Technician to assist in field support and the R&D lab located in Conroe, Tx. Successful candidate will be working with the fluid technology team and be responsible for day to day receiving, testing, reporting and handling of fluid projects.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform lab testing, analytical reporting and maintenance and handling of lab equipment.
Discussing and support internal operations on any questions related to project.
Organizing and storing samples in accordance with all safety and other requirements to ensure the safety of personnel and integrity of the sample.
Cleaning and maintaining lab equipment, including recalibration of equipment.
Assist R&D Engineering group and Fluid Technology Manager in areas of product and system development.
Maintain and comply with latest API lab requirements.
Maintain environmental compliances as it relates to chemicals and disposal.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide lab and technical assistance to NOV groups engaged in product system, equipment development.
Interface with customers regarding laboratory functions, capabilities, and test results.

JOB ANALYSIS:

Experience or education in drilling fluids analyses.
Background in rig operations, field experience a plus.
Knowledge and background in API RP 13 B-1, 13 B-2, 13C and 13I highly sought but not required.

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