Field Service Technician - Mechanical

NOV • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

The Field Service Technician - Mechanical troubleshoots, installs, commissions, tests, calibrates, and repairs NOV drilling equipment in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas, working directly with customers at field locations. The role also involves upgrading drilling equipment, training customers and other NOV Field Service Technicians, communicating product failures and feedback to internal departments, and completing timely service documentation and progress reports. The technician may work in the repair shop as needed and must comply with NOV and HSE policies and procedures.

The position requires travel to customer sites and work in harsh outdoor environments, including rain, snow, heat, and heights exceeding 150 feet. Overtime is required, and the technician must be willing and able to work nights, weekends, and on-call 24/7. Transportation to customer locations is provided; the employee must arrange transportation between home and the office.

Requirements

• 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.
• 3–5 years of mechanical experience.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
• Valid driver’s license; the role involves operating a company vehicle.
• Must provide transportation from home to the office; transportation to customer locations is provided.
• Must obtain an NOV corporate credit card and maintain active status under NOV credit card policy.
• Must be willing and able to work required overtime, nights, weekends, and on-call 24/7.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Ability to use electrical diagnostic tools, including multimeters and oscilloscopes, as well as basic hand tools.
• Ability to interact effectively with customer and contractor personnel.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Willingness to comply with safety regulations and procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to meet or exceed department standards.
• Ability to adapt and be cross-trained to learn all job duties.
• Ability to work in harsh environments, including rain, snow, heat, and heights exceeding 150 feet.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of rig floor equipment, including Top Drives and Iron Rough Necks.

Responsibilities

• Learn NOV products and how to safely operate, test, and calibrate them, and how to resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Travel to customer sites to inspect, install, commission, test, calibrate, and repair NOV products.
• Train customers in the safe and proper operation of NOV products.
• Perform field upgrades of Top Drives, Draw Works, Pipe-Cats, Iron Rough Necks, and hardware, and train customers to operate the systems.
• Communicate field failures and feedback to the appropriate departments.
• Complete and submit field service documentation in a timely manner.
• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.
• Comply with NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.
• Install, commission, troubleshoot, and repair drilling equipment.
• Provide training to other NOV Field Service Technicians.
• Provide accurate and timely reports to appropriate personnel regarding work progress and output.
• Work in the repair shop when needed.

Benefits

• NOV matches employee 401(k) contributions dollar for dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime.
• Competitive medical plans effective on the 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 using an in-network physician.
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance equal to two times annual salary for full-time employees.
• Three weeks of paid vacation per year for regular full-time employees, prorated based on start date; relevant pre-NOV experience may be considered for vacation accruals.
• Up to 11 paid holidays per year for regular full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED