Crewperson

NOV Inc.•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Crewperson supports daily activities associated with the Well Return Program by cleaning threaded connections on returned tubular products, preparing them for inspection and further processing, handling and organizing materials, and maintaining identification and traceability. The role requires careful use of approved tools, equipment, cleaning methods, and materials to avoid damage to critical connection surfaces. The Crewperson reports visible product damage, abnormal conditions, equipment issues, safety concerns, and quality concerns, while helping maintain a safe and efficient workflow with inspectors, supervisors, and other Associated Services personnel. The position follows NOV HSE policies, site-specific procedures, hazard assessments, PPE requirements, chemical handling requirements, and applicable environmental and waste-disposal practices. The Crewperson participates in required safety activities, completes documentation, follows work instructions, and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to recognize basic thread and connection features.
Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to safely use hand tools and cleaning equipment.
Ability to follow written work instructions and verbal directions.
Ability to maintain product identification and traceability.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team in an industrial environment.
Ability to complete all required NOV safety, quality, and job-specific training.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Previous experience with tubular products, threaded connections, inspection support, oilfield equipment, or industrial cleaning is preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean pin and box threaded connections on returned tubular products using approved methods, tools, and materials.
Remove thread compound, grease, dirt, rust, scale, debris, and other contaminants from threaded areas as required.
Prepare threaded connections for visual inspection and subsequent processing while avoiding damage to threads, seals, shoulders, and other critical surfaces.
Identify and report visible damage or abnormal conditions, including damaged threads, corrosion, dents, deformation, or excessive wear.
Properly handle and position tubular products during cleaning and processing.
Install or remove thread protectors according to the established work process.
Segregate or identify material according to job instructions and Well Return Program requirements.
Assist with receiving, staging, moving, and organizing returned material, maintaining identification and traceability throughout the process.
Use approved hand tools, cleaning equipment, and materials according to applicable procedures; inspect tools and equipment before use and report damaged or unsafe equipment.
Maintain housekeeping around cleaning stations, racks, work areas, and material staging locations.
Collect and dispose of used cleaning materials, debris, thread compound, and other waste according to facility and environmental requirements.
Participate in pre-job safety meetings, toolbox talks, job safety analyses, and other required HSE activities.
Wear required PPE and follow applicable safety requirements, including chemical handling requirements and applicable Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Complete required hazard assessments before beginning work and remain aware of workplace hazards, including pinch points, suspended loads, rotating equipment, material movement, and sharp edges.
Keep hands and body parts out of unsafe positions while tubular products are being moved or handled.
Stop work and notify supervision when an unsafe condition exists; immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, near misses, product damage, and quality concerns.
Assist inspectors, supervisors, and other Associated Services personnel to maintain safe and efficient workflow.
Complete required documentation accurately and follow supervisor instructions and established work procedures.
Complete required NOV safety, quality, and job-specific training.
Perform other related duties as assigned.