Job Description

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, drawworks, 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.

National Oilwell Varco Research and Development Lab is currently being seeking a qualified R&D Planner to support the Houston Facility.

JOB SUMMARY

Plan, schedule and release manufactured and purchased parts and assemblies in an efficient manner while supporting company objectives regarding inventory, sales volume, product cost, scheduling and customer demands. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Approve, release and monitor status of production and purchase requisitions.
Develop and provide input to Manufacturing build plan.
Develop priorities and communicate support functions while taking an active role in problem resolution as required.
Coordinate with all shop departments to ensure proper inventory levels - maintain knowledge of plant operations and equipment design in order to plan properly.
Review and release work orders per the system demand, manage the system recommended messages, as well as maintain work order dates that adhere to the metrics for the organization.
Periodically review non-conformances and engineering changes to rework any work orders as required.
Regularly update work order due dates based on fluctuations in in-house capacity and the delivery schedules from vendors.
Keep Planning manager aware about applicable changes that would affect the lead time of the part so that the system can be kept up to date.
Regularly monitor and update safety stock levels in the system when necessary.
Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.
Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.

FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Analyze and review daily workflow in the lab to increase output.
Maintain and plan weekly testing based on priorities set by engineering.
Assist with engineering manager in running weekly priority meetings.
Review all testing instructions and procedures prior to testing.
Coordinate with various departments to ensure material, procedures, and equipment is available for testing when scheduled. Coordinate 3rd party witness if applicable.
Maintain metrics of testing conducted weekly.
Generate/maintain daily technician turnover report for engineering to review testing data.
Maintain R&D Lab equipment, ram seal and element inventory.
Generate/maintain operator/blowout preventer assembly procedures to current revisions.
Work in Jira to supply Rubber Plant with metals and segments for future testing at the lab.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma
2-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Logistics experience dealing with oil and gas components.
Experience with ERP Planning preferred. (Oracle experience preferable but other ERP experience will be considered).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Proper Personnel Protective Equipment will be worn in designated areas at all times.
Must have forklift and crane license certification.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

Priority Setting – Spends his/her time and the time of others on what’s important; quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus.
Integrity and Trust – Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn’t misrepresents him/herself for personal gain.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Outlook
Clarity
Engineering Portal
Jira