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Field Service Technician

National Oilwell Varco

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Canonsburg, PA
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First Shift
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Service and repair of customer property items including, but not limited to, chokes, centrifugal pumps and frac hoses as supported by the Mission Completion Products.  
  • Perform service and repair primarily at NOV locations; and at customer locations as required.
  • Perform all duties in accordance with the QA procedures and departmental work instructions.
  • Diagnose cause of equipment malfunction thru observations and testing based on related schematics and assembly drawings.
  • Ensure all work performed is in a quality minded, tidy & accurate manner, prepare all surfaces and components as necessary to ensure no damage occurs during assembly and testing.
  • Actively participate in training as identified by the Manager.
  • Engage in additional job activities as requested by the Manager.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.
  • Disassemble equipment to remove parts and determine required repairs.
  • Examine all parts for general corrosion, defects, breakage or excessive wear whenever looking at specific reported issues on any unit.
  • Request parts as required and install according to instructions and drawings.
  • Test run repaired equipment to ensure it works to full specification.
  • Utilize safe work habits.
  • Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.
  • Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.

FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Become very familiar with Mission product lines.
  • Become very familiar with Mission service procedures and operational processes.
  • Become familiar with all applicable NOV software.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 1-3 years of relevant work experience preferred. 
    • Experience using hand tools, torque wrenches, and power drills preferred.
    • Previous oilfield experience preferred.
  • Computer proficiency required – Microsoft Office.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to pass a drug screen & background check.
  • Valid Driver’s license required – as you will be operating a company vehicle.
  • Must be available to work overtime and on-call schedule.
  • Must obtain NOV corporate credit card and maintain an active status per NOV credit card policy.
  • Operation of test pumps/equipment.
  • Operation of cranes and forklifts, etc. as required.
  • Ability to read and apply Assembly Drawings/Procedures.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to interact effectively with customer and contractor personnel.
  • Willingness to comply with all safety regulations and procedures.
  • Ability to adapt and be cross-trained to learn all job duties.
  • Ability to multitask in fast paced environment.
  • Must be willing & able to work in harsh environments including rain, snow, heat, and heights in excess of 150 feet.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
  • Competitive medical plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) as of your first date of hire for as little as $139 per pay period (bi-weekly.)
  • FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
  • FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance (for full-time employees).
  • All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date).
  • All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.