Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION About NOV and Rig Technologies 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. 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 Rig Technologies makes and supports the world's most advanced drilling solutions. To learn more about Rig Technologies products and services, please visit us at
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - Approve, release, and monitor the status of production and purchase requisitions.
- Develop and provide input to the manufacturing build plan.
- Establish priorities and communicate with support functions while taking an active role in problem resolution as needed.
- Coordinate with all shop departments to ensure appropriate inventory levels; maintain knowledge of plant operations and equipment design to enable accurate planning.
- Review and release work orders based on system demand, manage system-recommended messages, and maintain work order dates in alignment with organizational metrics.
- Periodically review nonconformances and engineering changes and revise work orders as required.
- Regularly update work order due dates according to fluctuations in in-house capacity and vendor delivery schedules.
- Notify the Planning Manager of any changes that may impact part lead times to ensure system accuracy.
- Monitor and adjust safety stock levels in the system as necessary.
- Create and modify shop work routers.
- Verify proper closure of work orders once repairs are complete.
- Communicate job status and workflow updates with CRR.
- Deliver quality service by adhering to organizational standards.
- Comply with all NOV company policies and HSE procedures.
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS - High school diploma or GED required.
- Higher education degree preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience , or equivalent education/knowledge, preferably in:
- Manufacturing environments
- Planning
- Project Management (CAPM/PMP certification preferred)
- Product-specific knowledge for applicable departments preferred (e.g., BOPs, Top Drives, Motion Compensation, Rig Floor Equipment).
- Computer proficiency required; advanced experience with Microsoft Excel strongly preferred.
- ERP experience preferred with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Basic mechanical knowledge preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings preferred.
JOB REQUIREMENTS - Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
- Flexible availability: overtime and weekends may be required.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to meet or exceed departmental performance standards.
- Adaptability and willingness to be cross trained across job functions.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities; self-motivated.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
- Assertive and able to drive urgency when issues arise with new component development.
- Ability to foster teamwork across groups and cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated ability to drive issues to closure professionally and compliantly.
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 are effective your date of hire. Coverage options for just yourself as an eligible employee start at as little as $40 per pay period (bi-weekly), and plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) start at $150.50 per pay period (bi-weekly).
- Starting in 2026, 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 seeing an in-network physician).
- FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
- All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
- All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.
Job Tags
Bi-weekly pay, Full time, Part time, Flexible hours, Weekend work,