About the role
As the E.H. Technical Applications Manager – Midstream, you will serve as the primary technical interface between customers and NOV throughout the quotation, contract review, and order entry process. Your focus will be on ensuring customer requirements are fully understood, technically compliant, and aligned with NOV's engineering standards, manufacturing capabilities, and commercial objectives before projects enter execution.
Working closely with customers, EPC contractors, Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain, you will help reduce project risk, improve execution efficiency, and strengthen customer relationships by delivering technically complete and commercially aligned solutions.
Why join NOV?
At NOV, you'll work alongside experienced engineering and commercial professionals on technically complex international projects. You'll have the opportunity to influence customer solutions, collaborate across global teams, and contribute to continuous improvement while supporting some of the world's leading energy operators and EPC contractors.
Diversity & Inclusion
At NOV, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity in all its forms and believe that different perspectives drive innovation and success. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Responsibilities- Act as the primary technical interface between customers and NOV throughout the quotation, contract review, and order entry process.
- Review customer specifications, contractual documentation, and technical requirements to identify risks, clarify expectations, and ensure technical compliance.
- Collaborate with customers, EPC contractors, Sales, and Engineering to resolve technical queries and develop practical, commercially viable solutions.
- Negotiate technically acceptable alternatives that align customer requirements with NOV engineering standards, manufacturing capabilities, and project schedules.
- Deliver technically complete and commercially aligned "clean orders" that enable efficient engineering execution with minimal clarification after order entry.
- Coordinate cross-functional technical reviews involving Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Sales to ensure proposed solutions are practical, executable, and profitable.
- Evaluate technical and commercial risks throughout the quotation and contract review process, recommending effective mitigation strategies.
- Support Sales during customer meetings, technical bid clarifications, and pre-award discussions as the regional technical authority.
- Develop and maintain regional application guidelines, standard technical responses, and customer-specific documentation to improve consistency, quality, and execution efficiency.
- Provide technical guidance and product training to Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams while supporting strategic customers during project execution, customer visits, factory acceptance tests (FATs), and other business development activities.
- Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, company engineering practices, Quality Management System requirements, and HSE policies.
- Travel across the Eastern Hemisphere to support customers, regional offices, and manufacturing facilities as required.
- Associate's degree, technical diploma, or equivalent technical education in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent industry experience will be considered. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience supporting engineered-to-order products within the oil and gas industry.
- Demonstrated experience with pressure-containing equipment, pipeline products, or quick opening closures throughout the quotation, manufacturing, testing, installation, or service lifecycle.
- Extensive knowledge of Midstream product applications, customer specifications, manufacturing processes, and field operations.
- Experience working directly with customers, EPC contractors, Sales, and Engineering to resolve technical issues and develop practical solutions.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing methods including machining, welding, assembly, hydrostatic testing, and inspection.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, contracts, and customer requirements.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
Skills Required
- Associate's degree, technical diploma, or equivalent technical education in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related technical discipline
- Equivalent industry experience may be considered in place of the stated technical education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- At least 10 years of progressive experience supporting engineered-to-order products within the oil and gas industry
- Experience with pressure-containing equipment, pipeline products, or quick opening closures across quotation, manufacturing, testing, installation, or service
- Extensive knowledge of Midstream product applications, customer specifications, manufacturing processes, and field operations
- Experience working with customers, EPC contractors, Sales, and Engineering to resolve technical issues and develop practical solutions
- Strong understanding of machining, welding, assembly, hydrostatic testing, and inspection
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, contracts, and customer requirements
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
NOV Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NOV and has not been reviewed or approved by NOV.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials describe comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside life/disability insurance, a global EAP, wellness resources, and paid parental leave; the company also states it pays most U.S. health plan premiums, which bolsters perceived value.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program features auto‑enrollment, immediate vesting, and ongoing employer contributions; historical filings and comments point to a generally well‑regarded match even as exact formulas can change.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid parental leave and widely cited decent PTO at hire are complemented by options like experience‑based vacation credit and a flexible holiday, creating a rounded time‑off offering in many U.S. roles.
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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.
