National Oilwell Varco (NOV) is a leading provider of technology, equipment, and services to the global oil and gas industry that supports customers’ full-field drilling, completion, and production needs. Since 1862, NOV has pioneered innovations that improve the cost-effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and environmental impact of oil and gas operations.

NOV Rig Technologies makes and supports the world’s most advanced drilling solutions. With a long history of manufacturing advanced drilling equipment packages think top drives, iron roughnecks, draw works, BOPs, and risers — as well as complete land rigs, we're constantly working to solve our customers’ operational challenges. We're designing new technology and robotics that deliver increased automation; expanding our training offerings to help our partners close the industry's generational gap; and developing smarter, more advanced drilling solutions for all types of land and offshore environments.

We're continually pushing our own standards higher to deliver the safest, most efficient, and most reliable drilling solutions in the world. Join us as we continue to power the industry that powers the world.

NOV is currently recruiting for an Assembly Technician to join our team at 5100 N Sam Houston Parkway W location. The main responsibilities of this role include:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, assembly prints, and schematics.
• Operate machines or use hand tools and power tools to secure parts in place.
• Install finished assemblies or subassemblies.
• Assemble and attach functional and cosmetic hardware to assemblies using hand tools and power tools.
• Perform functional / continuity tests on completed assemblies.
• May prioritize work based on production schedule.
• Perform the assembly, start up, and function test of equipment systems.
• Troubleshoot systems, make necessary repairs and any corrections to system.
• Perform other work related tasks as assigned.
• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.

FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assemble and Disassemble pressure control equipment as needed

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Willingness to diligently work to complete assigned projects.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Work in a team
• Display quality workmanship at all times.
• Present themselves in a professional manner to customers, supervisors and management.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• To build equipment per print and company quality guidelines