Workshop-Based Downhole Tool Service Technician

NOV; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV Downhole delivers technology-driven equipment and services for drilling, fishing and intervention tools. The UK workshop serves as a regional service hub, and the Service Technician will perform assembly, disassembly, inspection and testing to meet NOV procedures and HSE standards.

You will help drive efficiency, customer satisfaction and equipment reliability while maintaining accurate service records and collaborating with workshop colleagues in a safe, quality-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Secondary education or equivalent.
• Experience in a mechanical workshop, maintenance or service technician role.
• Experience assembling, servicing or repairing mechanical equipment.
• Experience working within quality and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Service, assemble, disassemble and test downhole drilling, fishing and intervention tools in accordance with NOV service procedures.
• Perform inspections and accurately assess component condition using measuring equipment and established quality standards.
• Maintain detailed and accurate service documentation within NOV systems.
• Operate workshop equipment safely while complying with all HSE policies, Job Safety Analyses and Risk Assessments.
• Support workshop housekeeping, preventive maintenance activities and 5S initiatives to maintain a safe and organised workplace.
• Work collaboratively with workshop colleagues to meet customer priorities while remaining flexible to changing operational requirements.
• Identify quality concerns or equipment issues and communicate findings to the appropriate technical personnel.
• Participate in product, quality and safety training while continuously developing technical competence.
• Assist with general workshop activities including preparation, cleaning, loading and unloading of equipment where required.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of customer service, operational efficiency and product quality.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading procedures

Measuring equipment

Microsoft Office

Communication

Teamwork

HSE awareness

Problem solving

Education

Secondary education

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

ERP/workshop systems

Torque tools

Workshop tools

Job description

NOV Downhole delivers technology-driven equipment and services for drilling, fishing and intervention tools. The UK workshop serves as a regional service hub, and the Service Technician will perform assembly, disassembly, inspection and testing to meet NOV procedures and HSE standards.

You will help drive efficiency, customer satisfaction and equipment reliability while maintaining accurate service records and collaborating with workshop colleagues in a safe, quality-focused environment.