Test Technician

Job Highlights

Company Profile

National Oilwell Varco is a leading worldwide provider of equipment and components used in oil and gas drilling and production operations, oilfield services, and supply chain integration services to the upstream oil and gas industry.

Job Profile

The company is looking for a Test Technician who will operate and maintain the test rig and other testing platforms to perform needed equipment or software-based tests.

Maintain a high level of attention to safety while efficiently performing manual labor tasks on and around the testing areas.

Completes a variety of tasks that build a skillset and a level of expertise for working with various rig equipment and other NOV assets.

Education Level

• Not mentioned, yet a High School Diploma will be a plus

Work Experience

• Possess work-related experience (a plus)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Able to perform simple mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication) using whole numbers, fractions, or decimals, to make job-related calculations.
• Cleaning the rig site, testing areas, and equipment.
• Daily inspection and preventative maintenance of various rig equipment.
• Demonstrate professionalism, the ability to work well with others, and independently as required.
• Following the direction of the Test Technician Supervisor, Lead Test Technicians, and Engineering teams as needed.
• Frequently use a variety of hand and power tools to perform a range of mechanically oriented functions including independent use of heavy-duty handheld and long-handled tools.
• Learning about new NOV technologies and products to efficiently perform tests and give feedback.
• Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around a work environment with many moving objects.
• Performing and documenting daily/weekly/monthly maintenance and repairs of equipment, and various other upkeep as required by operational needs around the facility.
• Performing rig duties and operating equipment; including the PipeCat, ST-100 Iron roughneck, manual tongs, pipe slips, working at heights, and mixing powdered chemicals.
• All other tasks around the facility as assigned by management, including the Test Technician Supervisors, Rig, or Operations Manager.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to work in a heavy industrial environment which includes working around constantly moving overhead machinery, being within proximity to loud equipment, and handling potentially hazardous chemicals.
• Demonstrate clear communication skills including the ability to read, write, and speak English, as well as understand and promptly follow verbal or written instructions.
• Must assume responsibilities to maintain safety and health standards, rules, and NOV regulations.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 100 lbs. and repetitively climb steep stairs.
• Must be able to stand and walk throughout an 8-16 hour workday.
• Must be able to work outdoors up to the entire work shift in multiple weather conditions including precipitation, high heat or cold, or turbulent conditions.
• Must be comfortable working at heights (30 ft. or greater) for extended periods.
• Must be in good health and physical condition i.e., bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, and crawling during the work shift; pre-employment physical required upon being hired.
• Must have the ability to pass forklift and man lift training onsite within 90 days of employment.
• Willing and able to work modified schedules that may change daily tasks rapidly. Typically, Monday through Friday but sometimes day shift or night shift with occasional weekends.

Preferred Requirements

• Basic computer skills with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Drilling, Completions, or Production background in oil and gas.
• Knowledge in some sort of trade skill; Control Systems, Welding, Mechanic, Electrical, Equipment Operator.
• Knowledge or familiarity with oil and gas equipment or trade.
• Mechanical or electrical aptitude.
• Prior forklift, man lift, or other heavy equipment knowledge or certification.

Employer’s Statement

NOV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.