NOV

Field Service Technician

NOV
Posted 10/22/2026full-timeOdessa • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and repair of drilling equipment, with a strong emphasis on safety and compliance with HSE policies. Proficient in reading hydraulic and electrical schematics, and skilled in using multimeters and oscilloscopes.

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Mechanical Experience (3–5 Years)Hydraulic Systems KnowledgeElectrical Systems KnowledgeField Service DocumentationCustomer Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Interface with relevant departments to understand NOV products and how they are safely operated, tested, calibrated, and troubleshot.
  • Travel to customer sites to inspect, install, commission, test, calibrate, and repair NOV products.
  • Train customers on the safe and proper operation of NOV products.
  • Perform field upgrades of software and hardware.
  • Communicate field failures and feedback reports to appropriate departments.
  • Complete and submit field service documentation promptly.
  • Install, commission, troubleshoot, and repair drilling equipment.
  • Train other NOV Field Service Technicians.
  • Provide accurate and timely work-progress and output reports.
  • Work in the repair shop when needed.
  • Perform other assigned work-related tasks.
  • Comply with NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Microsoft Office knowledge.
  • Ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics and basic electrical drawings.
  • Minimum 3–5 years mechanical experience.
  • Working knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
  • Working knowledge of electrical systems.
  • Working knowledge of rig floor equipment, including Top Drives and Iron Rough Necks, preferred.
  • Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • Must obtain and maintain an active NOV corporate credit card.
  • Willingness and ability to work nights, weekends, overtime, and on-call 24/7.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
  • Ability to use multimeters, oscilloscopes, and basic hand tools.
  • Ability to work in harsh environments, including rain, snow, heat, and heights exceeding 150 feet.
  • Willingness to comply with safety regulations and procedures.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
  • Competitive medical plans effective your date of hire.
  • 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.
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation per year for regular full-time employees, prorated based on start date.
  • Pre-NOV relevant experience may be considered for vacation accruals.
  • Up to 11 paid holidays per year for regular full-time employees.
  • Company vehicle operation.
  • NOV corporate credit card.

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Hard Skills
InstallationCommissioningTroubleshootingRepairReading Hydraulic SchematicsReading Electrical SchematicsUsing MultimetersUsing OscilloscopesBasic Hand ToolsField Upgrades
Soft Skills
CommunicationTeam TrainingAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeDrilling EquipmentTop DrivesIron Rough Necks
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid Driver's LicenseActive NOV Corporate Credit Card
Industry Keywords
HSE PoliciesField ServicePneumaticsRig Floor EquipmentHarsh Environments