What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Service Technician position at National Oilwell Varco?
JOB SUMMARY
- Field Service Technician position focuses on installing, configuring, calibrating, testing and repairing Flowline and Surface Safety Products at customers field locations and facilities and at NOV Service Facilities.
- This position requires performing a variety of maintenance and technical support on installed products and equipment to include, but not limited to, Gate Valves, Hydraulic/Pneumatic Actuators, Swivels, Control Modules, and Completion and Intervention Flowheads
- Must be able to work remotely and under moderate supervision
- This is an hourly position and is eligible for daily field pay rates as per NOV pay structure
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Travel to customer sites to install, repair, test and maintenance client owned NOV WFL brand products. Provide field technical support to clients as required.
- Install, repair, test, and maintenance NOV WFL Brand products at NOV Service Facility(s)
- Communicate field failures and feedback reports to the appropriate departments
- US Land, US Offshore, and International travel and field work required
- Diagnose cause of equipment malfunction thru observations and testing based on related schematics and assembly drawings
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent is required
- 2 or more years’ experience with any of the following is required: Gate valves, hydraulic or pneumatic actuator assemblies, surface flowheads, to include control modules
- 2 or more years offshore field service experience is preferred
- Willing to travel over 25% of the time to other NOV and/or customer locations as required to support our service offering for the WLF product lines
- Willing to work overtime and on-call schedule
- Knowledge of both rig and completion well site operations a plus
- Pneumatic and hydraulic background preferred
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
- Ability to read and apply Assembly Drawings/Procedures
- Ability to read and interpret blueprint schematics is a plus
- Operation of test pumps/equipment
- Operation of cranes and forklifts
- Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Have and maintain a valid US drivers license and willing to drive light duty vehicles as required by the business
- A working knowledge of Oracle ERP systems is a plus but not required
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 cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) as of your first date of hire for as little as $139 per pay period (bi-weekly)
- Employees and their spouse enrolled in a medical plan can receive up to $350 (pre-tax) each per year for participating in Choose Well-being Rewards
- 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 (for full-time employees)
- All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date)
- All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 2 years
Schedule:
- Day shift
- On call
- Overtime
Work setting:
- In-person
Application Question(s):
- What is the minimum pay you would accept if offered the role?
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
- Are you willing and able to travel to off-shore sites for work?
- Are you willing and able to work overtime and on-call?
Experience:
- Field service: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- New Iberia, LA (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- New Iberia, LA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19