Are you passionate about sales, enjoy promoting technical features, and thrive in a collaborative environment? Then this position might be the right one for you!
Field Engineering is part of NOV Rig Technologies, Aftermarket, and focuses on delivering upgrades to drilling rigs. NOV delivers control systems for all drilling machinery, where our Cyberbase® Chairs serve as the main operational hub. These systems require regular updates and improvements, which are programmed and implemented by our engineering staff.
As a Sales Engineer – Field Engineering, you will be responsible for managing customer relationships, responding to upgrade requests, and proactively identifying sales opportunities that bring added value to our clients. You will work closely with cross-functional technical teams to ensure tailored solutions that meet customer requirements.
The position is based at our Stavanger office, with occasional travel within Norway and internationally.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to promoting diversity and equal opportunities. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of gender, age, cultural background, disability, or beliefs.
Responsibilities- Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers.
- Identify, negotiate, and close upgrade opportunities and contracts.
- Manage the entire sales cycle—from request intake to project handover.
- Collaborate with technical disciplines to prepare and present customer-specific solutions.
- Proactively promote relevant system upgrades and enhancements.
- Ensure compliance with NOV’s corporate policies and HSE guidelines.
- Perform other related tasks as required.
Who are you?
- You have a minimum 1 year of experience as a Sales Engineer or in a similar customer-facing technical role.
- You have an experience working with customers and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- You are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- You have a strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
It is nice if you…
- Are speaking and writing in Norwegian.
- Are familiar with ERP systems.
- Have an of procurement processes. (Have experience with procurement processes)
- Have an exposure to the Oil and Gas industry.
- You hold Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills Required
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a Sales Engineer or in a similar customer-facing technical role
- Experience working with customers and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Norwegian language proficiency
- Familiarity with ERP systems
- Experience with procurement processes
- Exposure to the oil and gas industry
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
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.
