Salary
≈ $42k – $75k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Pleasanton)
Seniority
Junior · 1+ year exp
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 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.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Proper selection and combination of foundations, pumps, and related equipment for specific jobs.
- Knowledge of tubing hook-ups to spools and reels, hydraulic hook-ups to reels and foundations.
- Ability to identify and communicate problems with reels, equipment, and spools.
- Operate and maintain all testing equipment associated with visual and dimensional inspection (Mic's).
- Complete all report forms for quality assurance shipping and receiving as required.
- Make minor repairs to equipment, hose fittings, counters, rollers, etc.
- Proper execution of all procedures that pertain to used tubing and waste fluid.
- Proper execution of all tube cutting procedures and use of cutting torch equipment.
- Qualified/trained for forklift ground guide, crane rigging, and qualified to operate forklift up to 70,000 lbs.
- Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, utilize safe work habits.
- Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
- 1+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Mechanical problem-solving ability and troubleshooting is a must.
- Knowledge in blueprint reading and precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, height gages, indicators and various transfer gages).
- Must be competent in the use of basic hand tools and other tools such as torque wrenches, impact guns, hydraulic torque machines, and air tools.
- Must possess a basic understanding of hydraulic systems.
- Must be able to safely drive/operate a forklift and must be able to safely operate a crane.
- Must possess basic computer skills.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
- Must be willing and able to work flexible shifts and changing work schedules on short notice.
- Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to multitask in fast paced environment.
- Factory environment with large range in temperature changes.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend/stoop, push/pull and repetitive movement up to 12 hours daily.
- Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs.
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS: (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
- Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.
- FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
- FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
- FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
- All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
- All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.
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