As a Standardisation Technical Writer, you will play a crucial role in developing and revising documentation to support NOV Rig Technologies. Your work will involve collaborating with engineering and technical experts to understand their requirements and produce user-friendly, accurate documents. These documents will be utilized by a diverse range of colleagues, including those based in offices, offshore, and workshops.
Responsibilities- Communicate in English effectively with multiple technical and engineering experts to understand their needs and objectives.
- Solicit, collate, interpret, and organize engineering drawings, specifications, industry standards, user manuals and internal customer requirements provided to you verbally and in writing.
- Author user-friendly documents (including but not limited to quality plans, condition assessments, and inspection procedures) that incorporate all required technical requirements with appropriate clarity, terminology, and writing style.
- Verify authored documents conform with legislative, industry and NOV standards.
- Carry out Document Control / Checker tasks on daily basis for peers as part of formal approval workflow of documents.
- Identify and report problematic issues or conflicts in documentation and resolve where feasible.
- Provide your supervisor verbal and written updates relating to progress, risks/issues, and opportunities relating to your tasks.
- Perform additional tasks to the extent that may be reasonably expected, assigned, or required by business needs.
- Propose improvements to processes and working practices.
- Perform other work-related tasks when assigned.
- Comply with all NOV company and HSE policies and procedures.
- Qualification in an Engineering related discipline or equivalent experience. (Desirable).
- Understanding of mechanical engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and user manuals (Essential).
- Background knowledge of overhaul, inspection, and/or repair of heavy machinery (Essential).
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English Language (Essential).
- Computer literacy (including good command of the Microsoft Office Suite). (Essential).
- Project Management training/knowledge (Desirable).
- Document Control and an understanding of Document Management Systems (DMS). (Desirable).
- Background knowledge of electrical/instrumentation, pneumatic and hydraulic controls. (Desirable).
Skills Required
- Understanding of mechanical engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and user manuals
- Background knowledge of overhaul, inspection, and/or repair of heavy machinery
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- Computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Qualification in an engineering-related discipline or equivalent experience
- Project management training or knowledge
- Document control experience and understanding of Document Management Systems
- Background knowledge of electrical/instrumentation, pneumatic, and hydraulic controls
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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.
