Salary
≈ $34k – $76k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Elk City)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 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.
National Oilwell Varco, L.P. is seeking motivated Solids Control Operators to join our SC 0130-049-00187 OPS - Admin - 3700 team. Operators will execute rig ups, rig downs, equipment analysis, and repairs while adhering to NOV safety standards and delivering professional service to customers. The role offers growth opportunities across four skill levels (A-D) with comprehensive training and on-site experience.
- Complete rig ups, rig downs, troubleshooting, and repairs for solids control and electrical systems.
- Perform solids control equipment analysis and provide recommendations.
- Follow proper sampling procedures and maintain accurate daily reports.
- Communicate effectively with customers, supervisors, and co-workers.
- Maintain rig etiquette, professional attitude, and safety compliance.
- Train and mentor lower-level operators as needed.
- Account for all NOV equipment, tools, and PPE assigned.
- Identify and use the correct tools/machines for each task.
- Submit required documentation and timesheets on schedule.
- Perform general labor tasks and operate heavy equipment when required.
- Experience in solids control or comparable mechanical field.
- Willingness to learn NOV policies, procedures, and equipment operations.
- Satisfactory driving record and reliable transportation.
- Ability to safely perform general labor within NOV safety guidelines.
- Pass pre-employment background check, physical, audiogram, vision, pulmonary function/FIT test, and substance-abuse testing.
- Consent to random and periodic substance-abuse testing.
- Capability to operate heavy equipment (track hoe, backhoe) as needed.
- Completion of NOV WSS 4-day HSE Core training within 90 days and annual 2-day refresher.
- Possession of basic tool set and appropriate clothing for varied weather/job conditions.
- Commitment to maintain proper PPE and adhere to safety requirements.
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