Work closely with NOV global engineering and product line teams to refine solutions
Support field operations and provide on-site technical support when required.
Perform detailed drilling analysis including offset well review, lithology interpretation, and parameter optimization
Select and design drill bits (PDC and/or roller cone) aligned with application requirements
Conduct dull grading analysis and post-run evaluations to drive continuous improvement
Generate technical reports, run summaries, and benchmarking comparisons
Ensure compliance with NOV engineering standards and customer specifications
Collaboration and relationship management
Bachelor’s degree in petroleum, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline is highly regarded
8+ years of experience in drilling, drill bits, or oilfield services
Experience working with drill bit selection, design, or field applications
Background in technical sales, applications engineering, or field engineering
Strong understanding of drilling environments (offshore, deepwater, or land) is highly regarded
We Power the Industry that Powers the World
Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future.
Global Family
We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.
Purposeful Innovation
Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.
Service Above All
This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.
About the TeamCorporate
Our family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centers of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- 8+ years of experience in drilling, drill bits, or oilfield services
- Experience with drill bit selection, design, or field applications
- Background in technical sales, applications engineering, or field engineering
- Strong understanding of offshore, deepwater, or land drilling environments
- Collaboration 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.
