The Role
Provides advanced technical support and troubleshooting for NOV Managed Pressure Drilling systems. Analyzes pressure data, system performance, and operational trends; supports MPD planning, pressure-event resolution, equipment repair, system integration, and product improvements. Works with drilling, engineering, product, and operations teams onshore and offshore, contributes to procedures and training, and supports continuous improvement, customer interfaces, and HSE compliance.
Summary Generated by Built In
Primary Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical expert for NOV MPD systems, including monitoring, control, and integrated automation solutions.
- Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting for complex MPD-related issues, acting as an escalation point for Tier 2 personnel and customers.
- Analyze MPD system performance, pressure data, and operational trends to identify improvement opportunities and reduce non-productive time (NPT).
- Support planning and execution of MPD operations by reviewing system configurations, operational procedures, and pressure management strategies.
- Assist in the detection, analysis, and resolution of pressure events, including kicks, losses, and abnormal well behavior, using real-time monitoring tools and system diagnostics.
- Collaborate with engineering, product management, and operations teams to support MPD product enhancements, system integration, and performance optimization.
- Contribute to development and improvement of MPD equipment, software, and control systems, including early kick and loss detection (EKLD) capabilities.
- Support system integration activities involving MPD equipment, rig control systems, and automation platforms.
- Review field feedback and operational data to support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide technical input for documentation, procedures, training materials, and best practices related to MPD operations.
- Perform competitive and technical analysis of MPD technologies, systems, and industry practices.
- Comply with all NOV Company policies and HSE requirements.
- Onshore and offshore support and execution to drilling operations with MPD.
- Technical support and execution for repair of MPD equipment.
Education & Experience Qualifications
- Technical diploma, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Relevant experience in drilling operations, MPD systems including Operating the system, well control, rig automation, or related oilfield technologies.
- Working knowledge of drilling hydraulics, pressure management concepts, and well control principles.
- Experience supporting or working with MPD equipment, control systems, or real-time monitoring systems preferred.
- Strong technical analysis, troubleshooting, and report-writing skills.
- Ability to interpret mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and instrumentation drawings.
- Comfortable working across multidisciplinary technical areas, including drilling operations, automation, and control systems.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multinational teams across multiple time zones.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with customers, operations personnel, and internal technical teams in both portuguese and english.
Preferred Skills & Competencies (optional but recommended)
- Experience with integrated MPD systems, automated drilling controls, or real-time drilling optimization tools.
- Familiarity with early kick and loss detection (EKLD) systems.
- Offshore or rig-site experience supporting drilling or pressure control operations.
- Understanding of MPD specialty equipment such as rotating control devices (RCD/ACD), choke manifolds, flow measurement systems, and pressure control hardware.
Skills Required
- Technical diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent education and experience
- Relevant experience in drilling operations, MPD systems, well control, rig automation, or related oilfield technologies
- Working knowledge of drilling hydraulics, pressure management, and well control principles
- Strong technical analysis, troubleshooting, and report-writing skills
- Ability to interpret mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and instrumentation drawings
- Ability to work across drilling operations, automation, and control systems
- Ability to collaborate with multinational teams across multiple time zones
- Strong Portuguese and English communication skills
- Experience with integrated MPD systems, automated drilling controls, or real-time drilling optimization tools
- Familiarity with Early Kick and Loss Detection systems
- Offshore or rig-site experience supporting drilling or pressure control operations
- Understanding of RCD/ACD devices, choke manifolds, flow measurement systems, and pressure control hardware
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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The Company
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.
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