Field Service Technician - Military Veterans
at National Oilwell Varco
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintains service truck and performs daily inspections to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Collects information during testing and inspection to provide customers with recommendations on equipment status.
- Start up new producing wells, and restart down wells.
- Optimize downhole and surface equipment.
- Troubleshoot wells experiencing NPT.
- Adjust quickly to changing job assignments/requirements and the flexibility to work overtime with little or no advance notice.
- Completes daily timesheet of hours worked.
- Provide training to other NOV personnel on systems and equipment as needed.
- Collaborate frequently with internal and external customers.
- Communicate field failures and feedback reports to the appropriate departments.
- Complete and submit field service documentation and daily reporting on time.
- Follows all PPE requirements guidelines and maintains a clean and safe work environment.
- Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.
- Utilize safe work habits.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Ability to pass a drug screen & background check.
- Must have a valid Driver's License.
- Must be able to travel weekly and work overtime as required.
- Overtime may be required during weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to adapt and be cross-trained to learn all job duties.
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to interact effectively with customer and contractor personnel.
- Must be able to work in confined spaces and at heights.
- Must be able to wear a respirator and fresh air mask as needed.
- Must be able to climb ladders.
- Standing, Walking, Bending/Stooping, Push/Pull, and Repetitive Movement up to 12 hours daily.
- Lifting weights up to 50 lbs. Regularly.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
- Mechanical or electrical background required.
- Mechanical, plumbing, and technical experience with mechanical, electrical, or rotating equipment in the ESP service is preferred.
- Start-up and trouble-shooting experience with ESPs preferred
- ESP experience is preferred, and we are committed to developing the right candidate with advanced hands-on, practical, and coursework instruction
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS: (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)
Liberal, KS

Since 1841, National Oilwell Varco (NOV) has been dedicated to ensuring customers receive the highest quality oilfield products and services.
Leveraging over 800 worldwide manufacturing, sales and service centers, National Oilwell Varco supplies customer-focused solutions that best meet the quality, productivity, and environmental requirements of the energy industry.
National Oilwell Varco is a worldwide leader in providing major mechanical components for land and offshore drilling rigs, complete land drilling and well servicing rigs, tubular inspection and internal tubular coatings, drill string equipment, extensive lifting and handling equipment, and a broad offering of downhole drilling motors, bits and tools. National Oilwell Varco also provides supply chain services through its network of distribution service centers located near major drilling and production activity worldwide.
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