Senior Global Applications Engineer

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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Hardware • Other • Energy
The Role
Provides global applications engineering support for well construction products, including liner hanger systems, torque and drag analysis, hydraulic calculations, product design reviews, operating manuals, tenders, troubleshooting, training, customer presentations, and technical marketing materials. Supports new product introductions, corrective actions, supply chain requirements, and cross-functional coordination. The role is Houston-based with up to 15% domestic and international travel.
Summary Generated by Built In

•    Provide technical and applications engineering support for global operations, sales and engineering by reviewing well designs, review of product application alongside hookup and procedures, running torque and drag analysis, swab and surge calculations, tubing stress calculations and all related hydraulic calculations.
•    Participate in design reviews of new product designs presented by the engineering group with a focus on ensuring engineering designs meet project requirements and an eye for standardization and product improvement.
•    Lead development of standardized Operations Manuals for Well Construction products including liner hanger systems, float equipment, etc.
•    Lead introduction of new products by training sales, operations, and customers on new products and services.
•    Assist with development of Statement of Requirements for new product requests (NPRs) and assist with maintaining status of NPRs.
•    Prepare product bulletins/Alerts and make recommendations on need for and timing of potential product bulletins/alerts.
•    Assist in technical writing/review of product marketing materials.
•    Participate in regular cross-functional meetings with sales, regional operations, and region applications engineering in order to continually update objectives and priorities
•    Assist with technical preparation of key Well Construction tenders and bids
•    Assist with troubleshooting analysis incidents and assist with final investigation reports.
•    Provide technical support to supply chain by verifying accuracy of orders including functional requirements and appropriate cost targets.
•    Write and present papers for professional engineering associations, e.g SPE.
•    Complete training plan as set out for the position and within company guidelines.
•    Participates in CAT (Corrective Action Teams) to implement corrective/preventive actions.
•    Performs client interface duties as required, including potential travel for customer presentations
•    Perform other tasks and duties including special projects as assigned by management.

Responsibilities

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Qualifications
  • Extensive knowledge of down hole equipment (e.g. Completions, Liner hangers, Float equipment, liner wiper plugs, Frac sleeves) with significant experience in Liner Hanger Systems

  • Strongly preferred to have rigsite, operational, and/or workshop experience with liner hanger systems.
  • Very skilled in independently proposing appropriate liner hanger system for given application based on available portfolio of products and developing appropriate stab-up and running procedures, as needed.
  • Able to independently perform and train others to perform tubing movement calculations, torque and drag, and swab and surge calculations
  • Strong leadership and supervisory skills 
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills; pleasant and professional manner when interacting with employees, management, and customers 
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.  Proven demonstration of effective and efficient interfacing with all levels of employees, vendors and customers.
  • Must demonstrate a proven ability to coordinate, direct and maintain highly confidential work.
  • Adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands, projects, and priorities.
  • Sound analytical and interpretational skills 
  • Skilled in developing customer presentations and presenting to customers
  • Skilled in motivation, coaching, delegation, and training 
  • Ability to prioritize multiple activities with tight deadlines 
  • Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly with attention to detail
  • Ability to work at a fast pace and produce quality work
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Visio desktop applications
  • Desired experience with TadPro Software or, alternatively, experience modeling Torque and Drag using other software

  • Location based in Houston, Texas

  • Majority of support provided from Houston, however business travel to regions may be required up to 15% (Domestic and International) 
  • Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Science discipline.
  • 8+ total years of experience within Oilfield Services with significant focus on Well Construction products
  • 3+ months of direct field experience with Well Construction equipment running liner hanger system jobs in the field. 
  • 5+ years experience in running/analyzing Torque and Drag simulations, creating Standard Operating Procedures for Well Construction/Liner Hanger System products, and performing technical or commercial reviews for liner hanger tenders exceeding $500,000 USD in value
  • Experience applying knowledge in sales, management, engineering or product line management of completion tools, well construction, float equipment, or frac stimulation products.
  • Experience participating in regular cross-functional meetings with sales, regional operations, and region applications engineering in order to continually update objectives and priorities
  • Thorough technical background of Well Construction products, technologies, and installation methods.
  • Demonstrable experience with PowerBI and Microsoft Visio
  • Fluency in English

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a science discipline
  • 8+ years of experience within oilfield services, focused on well construction products
  • At least 3 months of direct field experience running liner hanger system jobs with well construction equipment
  • 5+ years of experience running or analyzing torque and drag simulations
  • 5+ years of experience creating standard operating procedures for well construction or liner hanger system products
  • 5+ years of experience performing technical or commercial reviews for liner hanger tenders exceeding $500,000 USD
  • Extensive knowledge of downhole equipment, including completions, liner hangers, float equipment, liner wiper plugs, and frac sleeves
  • Significant experience with liner hanger systems
  • Experience proposing liner hanger systems and developing stab-up and running procedures independently
  • Ability to independently perform and train others on tubing movement, torque and drag, and swab and surge calculations
  • Experience applying knowledge in sales, management, engineering, or product line management for completion tools, well construction, float equipment, or frac stimulation products
  • Strong leadership and supervisory skills
  • Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, teamwork, and customer communication skills
  • Experience developing customer presentations and presenting to customers
  • Experience with coaching, delegation, motivation, and training
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Visio
  • Demonstrable experience with Power BI and Microsoft Visio
  • Fluency in English
  • Experience with TadPro software or equivalent torque and drag modeling software
  • Rigsite, operational, or workshop experience with liner hanger systems

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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HQ: Houston, TX
26,270 Employees

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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