National Oilwell Varco

Assembler

Posted on: 2 Jul 2024

Fort Worth, TX

Job Description

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible to participate in the safe assembly, build, repair, and/or test a variety of new and older mobile oilfield service equipment using standard and/or non-standard tools, equipment, and procedures. Using considerable judgment to ensure quality, correct parts, and/or proper procedures are used
Read equipment assembly specifications, such as charts, schematics, blueprints, and typed instructions and details and communicate any questions or discrepancy back to Crew Chief. 
Brings technical problems encountered to the Crew Chief’s attention for resolution throughout the project
Operate rigging equipment, forklifts & other machinery
Assemble mechanical components and perform basic mechanical tasks
Participate in regular shop/yard organization and cleanliness exercises
Train new employees in assembly operations as required
Complete and maintain various records and documentation
Demonstrate the capability to work independently or in a team on complex and multiple projects requiring judgment to resolve problems
Familiarize yourself with operation controls such as safe working practices and job hazard analysis as appropriate to specific work tasks
Responsible to follow all applicable company and corporate policies, guiding principles, procedures and programs; including but not limited to the process map, support processes, health, safety and environmental requirements
Responsible to supply your own tools; a minimum recommendation list is available. The company will lend some atypical tools for temporary use. Further information is available.
All other duties as assigned

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

High School Diploma or GED required
Must demonstrate aptitude in mechanical and/or hydraulic assembly, troubleshooting, and repair; diesel mechanics; pump and/or valve assembly, disassembly, or repair; and/or oilfield experience in maintenance and repair of Hydra Rig or related systems
Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and departments
Applicant may have 1-5+ years’ experience or demonstrate competency in related field
Must be legal to work in the United States

Skill Level 

Performs more complex duties requiring some skills and judgment
Makes some decisions independently and works under general supervision
Knowledge and problem-solving skills being developed
Generally, may have 3-5 years’ experience

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)
Employees and their spouse enrolled in a medical plan can receive up to $350 (pre-tax) each per year for participating in Choose Well-being Rewards 
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

National Oilwell Varco

Houston, TX

National Oilwell Varco, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells systems, components, and products for oil and gas drilling and production worldwide. It operates in three segments: Wellbore Technologies, Completion & Production Solutions, and Rig Technologies. The Wellbore Technologies segment offers various equipment and technologies used to perform drilling operations. It also provides solids control and waste management equipment and services; drilling fluids; portable power generation products; drill and wired pipes; drilling optimization and automation services; tubular inspection, repair, and coating services; rope access inspection, instrumentation, and measuring and monitoring services; downhole and fishing tools; steerable technologies; hole openers; and drill bits.

The Completion & Production Solutions segment provides equipment and technologies for hydraulic fracture stimulation, including pressure pumping trucks, blenders, sanders, hydration units, injection units, flowline, and manifolds; well intervention, such as coiled tubing units, coiled tubing, and wireline units, as well as blowout preventers and tools; onshore production comprising fluid processing systems, composite pipes, surface transfer and progressive cavity pumps, and artificial lift systems; offshore production that include fluid processing systems, floating production systems, and subsea production technologies; and connectors for conductor pipes. The Rig Technologies segment offers substructures, derricks, and masts; cranes; jacking systems; pipe lifting, racking, rotating, and assembly systems; mud pumps; blowout preventers; drives and generators; rig instrumentation and control systems; mooring, anchor, and deck handling machinery; and pipelay and construction systems.

It also provides spare parts, repair, and rentals, as well as remote equipment monitoring, technical support, field service, and customer training services. The company was founded in 1862 and is based in Houston, Texas.

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