Product Line Manager

NOV•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Line Manager will be responsible for developing automation software for Cyclops and Cynergy tool inspections, integrating with iFortress’ asset management SOP. This role also involves assisting with new product development, providing on-site technical support, and managing field trials. Additionally, the Product Line Manager will deliver technical training to operators and internal teams, maintain proprietary technologies, and lead the integration of Fortress systems onto larger NOV platforms. The position requires optimizing manual processes with automated solutions, administering digital systems, and providing technical support for international operations. A key aspect of the role includes conducting on-site root cause analysis investigations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, required.
Bachelor’s degree in other field along with ERP experience acceptable in lieu of Engineering Degree.
Significant Oil and Gas experience.
Strong oral and written communication skills to include the ability to provide group presentations in a seminar environment.
Proficient in MS Office Word, Excel & PowerPoint, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks.
Valid US driver’s license and safe driving history.

Nice To Haves

US frac experience is preferred.
Basic understanding of US frac operations, completions tools, and setting tool technologies is preferred.
Computer programming preferred (C#, Java, Python, etc.)
Experience with working with ERP’s preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop automation software for Cyclops and Cynergy tool inspections data that integrates with iFortress’ asset management SOP.
Assist with new product development including integration into operations and software programs.
Provide on-site technical support for Cyclops and Cynergy programs.
Assist the Technical Director with day-to-day product line engineering for new product development, sustaining engineering on existing designs, and continuous SOP review.
Manage field trials of new and modified equipment while specializing in on-site technical support during field trials to ensure successful first deployment of any new equipment.
Provide new training product technical training and support to operators to include preparation and maintenance of training materials for both customers and Fortress operations.
Provide internal product training in service and repair to Fortress operations.
On-going maintenance and improvement of bespoke proprietary Fortress technologies: leak-test racks, data and analytics software, tool count reporting, KPI reporting, etc.
Lead the future integration of existing Fortress systems onto larger NOV platforms: JDE or other ERP’s, HSE reporting, Track-a-Tool, CRM’s, etc.
Optimize Fortress’ manual processes by introducing automated solutions where needed.
Administrator for all digital systems within the business.
Assist upcoming international operations with technical support, root cause analysis investigation, and customer on-boarding.
Conduct on-sight root cause analysis investigation as needed.