We are seeking a driven Quality Professional to support operations across the Western Region. This role is responible for reducing Cost of Poor Quailty, ensuring compliance with applicable certificatin and customer specifications, and strengthening operational execution through standardized processes and procedures. Reporting to the Regional Quality Manager and aligned within Operations, this position workes closely with the site leadership and production teams to enbed quality into daily execution.
Responsibilities- Partner with operations to lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
- Drive reduction of COPQ through daily operational engagement.
- Ensure compliance with internal standards, customer specifications, and applicable industry standards.
- Lead the development and delivery of hands-on training programs to ensure effective execution of quality processes ad log-term sustainability of improvements across operations.
- Drive standardardization of quality processes and best practices across all West Region facilities in alignment with operations.
- Track, repoet, and communicate quality metrics to support operational decision making.
Experience in quality and/or NDT within OCTG, downhole tools, or specialty oilfield services.
Strong understanding of NDT methods (EMI, UT, MT, PT, VT) and applicable industry standards.
Familiarity with ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001) and API standards (API 5CT, API Q1/Q2).
Ability to interpret and apply customer specifications in inspection and service environments.
Knowledge of quality systems, including root cause analysis and CAPA.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage priorities across multiple sites.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with operations, leadership, and customers.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%.
Strong problem-solving skills with hands-on field engagement.
Skills Required
- Experience in quality and/or NDT within OCTG, downhole tools, or specialty oilfield services
- Strong understanding of NDT methods, including EMI, UT, MT, PT, and VT, and applicable industry standards
- Familiarity with ISO standards, including ISO 9001, and API standards, including API 5CT and API Q1/Q2
- Ability to interpret and apply customer specifications in inspection and service environments
- Knowledge of quality systems, root cause analysis, and CAPA
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities across multiple sites
- Excellent communication skills with operations, leadership, and customers
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%
- Strong problem-solving skills with hands-on field engagement
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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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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.
