POSITION: Application Engineer II (9096797)
JOB LOCATION: 10353 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77042 [and various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S.; may telecommute]
DUTIES: Application Engineer II needed by National Oilwell Varco, L.P. in Houston, TX [and various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S.; may telecommute] to provide technical and applications engineering support for operations, sales and engineering. Participate and contribute to design reviews of new and updated products proposed by Engineering. Prepare product bulletins and product data sheets. Provide technical support to supply chain by verifying accuracy of orders. Develop technical proposals, well schematics, and running procedures. Write and present papers for professional engineering associations. Support field operations including but not limited to completions and well construction, open hole and cemented frac completions, toe valve, and frac operations. Utilize knowledge in oilfield math calculations including volumes, pressures, forces, and advanced hydraulics. Maintain controlled copies of relevant applications and sales templates and documents. Run customer related NCR (Non-Conformance Report) and related processes. Up to 20% domestic travel required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Requires a Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent degree in Petroleum Engineering. Requires experience, course work and/or project experience ensuring appropriate tool selection using various software; utilizing MSACCESS to convert and structure data; utilizing Trend Analyzer for analytical exploration of time-series data; providing application and engineering support by collaborating with cross-functional teams from job planning and execution to technical implementation, ensuring high-quality solutions that meet customer needs; and performing all well calculations and utilizing design software related to equipment being installed. Up to 20% domestic travel required.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering (or foreign equivalent)
- Experience ensuring appropriate tool selection using various software (coursework or project experience acceptable)
- Experience utilizing MS Access to convert and structure data
- Experience utilizing Trend Analyzer for analytical exploration of time-series data
- Experience providing application and engineering support through cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to perform all well calculations and use design software related to installed equipment
What We Do
NOV delivers technology-driven solutions to empower the global energy industry. For more than 150 years, NOV has pioneered innovations that enable its customers to safely produce abundant energy while minimizing environmental impact. The energy industry depends on NOV’s deep expertise and technology to continually improve oilfield operations and assist in efforts to advance the energy transition towards a more sustainable future. NOV powers the industry that powers the world.
