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≈ $47k – $85k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Houston)
Seniority
Junior

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Feb 12, 2026. NOV scores B on the Alion truth index.

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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 DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES

  • Review applications to understand technical requirements and recommend appropriate products that meet or exceed technical requirements.
  • As a technical contact, assure that product applications do not exceed design and performance specifications for the product.
  • Perform engineering calculations and present results including pipe properties, design verifications, flow mechanics and pipe sizing.
  • Review industry specifications and check compliance as per project requirements.
  • Provide engineering support for internal and external customers including Sales, Field Service, Distributors, and End Users.
  • Prepare technical packages for tenders and organize the technical tender documents. This includes exceptions and clarifications to the tender specifications.
  • Provide technical training and presentations to employees, distributors, and customers.
  • Develop and maintain technical information in product literature, assuring published parameters are commensurate with ongoing QC test results and manufacturing practices.
  • Visit job sites to resolve technical issues with design, installation and field failures and to develop a working relationship with customers’ key technical staff.
  • Prepare technical reports.
  • Analyze product issues and field incidents.
  • Develop, verify, and implement product design and manufacturing solutions to satisfy a variety of market requirements.
  • Participate “hands on” in lab and manufacturing environment.
  • Participate in product testing and qualification as per industry standards.
  • Design and draft models and drawings for the machine shop, providing technical support as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Dependability/Attendance
  • Problem Solving/Judgement
  • Thoroughness
  • Detail-oriented
  • Adaptability/Decisiveness
  • Initiative/Perseverance
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Decision-maker
  • Customer service-oriented Communication
  • Proficiency in English
  • Excellent oral & written language skills
  • Available for overnight & international travel

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university
  • 0 to 3 years of experience related to oilfield and / or piping & pipelines.
  • Familiarity with nonmetallic/composite product design is preferred.
  • Possess technical aptitude and ability to understand engineering, design and product performance issues.
  • Ability to solve practical problems.
  • Adequate verbal, written and analytical skills with a professional and helpful demeanor.
  • Computer literacy using Microsoft Office Suite, Mathcad, Autodesk Inventor/Solid Works or similar modelling software.

NOV offers a competitive benefits package, starting the first date of employment that includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K savings plan, paid time-off, starting with 3 weeks of vacation! For more specifics please visit our benefits page https://usbenefits.nov.com/

NOV is an equal opportunity employer. This job description is subject to change without notice. This description is intended to explain the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an entire list of all activities, tasks and skills required of people in this position.

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