Field Service Engineer

RIG Technologies; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV India Private Limited is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support NOV M/D Totco product lines across offshore and onshore sites in India, as well as workshop activities. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, calibration, and servicing of drilling equipment, with travel to customer sites and strict adherence to safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in drilling operations or field service, a technical degree, and strong communication skills in English; Hindi is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical, or Instrumentation engineering.
• Higher qualification or relevant certifications will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in drilling operations, drilling data analytics, field service, equipment maintenance, or oil & gas operations.
• Experience in offshore drilling operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, and service NOV M/D Totco equipment at customer sites.
• Support offshore and onshore drilling operations with technical service and troubleshooting.
• Carry out workshop activities including equipment inspection, servicing, testing, and calibration.
• Prepare calibration certificates, service reports, maintenance records, and inspection documentation.
• Maintain hardware, software, communication systems, and network-connected equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment failures while ensuring minimum downtime.
• Coordinate project planning and execution for field service activities.
• Ensure equipment readiness before mobilization to customer locations.

Skills

Drilling data

Drilling engineering

Hydraulics modelling

Torque & Drag

Instrumentation

Electrical systems

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Independent worker

Teamwork & coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation

Certifications (relevant)

Job description

NOV India Private Limited is looking for a Field Service Engineer to support NOV M/D Totco product Line. The incumbent will work in various Offshore and Onshore jobs across India along with workshop jobs.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline.
• Higher qualification or relevant certifications will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in drilling operations, drilling data analytics, field service, equipment maintenance, or oil & gas operations.
• Experience in offshore drilling operations is preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of drilling engineering concepts and rig operations.
• Experience with drilling data acquisition and visualization platforms.
• Knowledge of hydraulics modelling and Torque & Drag analysis.
• Experience with maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of drilling instrumentation.
• Good understanding of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and networking systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; Hindi is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently in offshore, onshore, and workshop environments.
• Strong teamwork, customer service, and project coordination skills.

Working Conditions

• Frequent travel to offshore and onshore drilling locations across India.
• Workshop-based maintenance and equipment preparation activities.
• Willingness to work in rotational shifts and support emergency service requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure in demanding operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

Field Service & Equipment Maintenance

• Perform installation, commissioning, maintenance, repair, calibration, and functional testing of NOV M/D Totco equipment at customer locations.
• Support offshore and onshore drilling operations by providing technical service and troubleshooting.
• Carry out workshop activities including equipment inspection, servicing, testing, and calibration.
• Prepare calibration certificates, service reports, maintenance records, and inspection documentation.
• Maintain hardware, software, communication systems, and network-connected equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment failures while ensuring minimum downtime.
• Coordinate project planning and execution for field service activities.
• Ensure equipment readiness before mobilization to customer locations.

Drilling Operations

• Monitor real-time drilling parameters and identify operational abnormalities using predefined alarm thresholds.
• Develop and monitor hydraulics solutions to optimize drilling fluid performance and wellbore cleaning.
• Create and analyze Torque & Drag (T&D) models to identify drilling limitations and mitigate operational risks.
• Provide operational recommendations based on drilling trends and performance analysis.

Customer & Technical Support

• Provide technical support to customers during installation, maintenance, and operational activities.
• Coordinate with internal engineering, service, and regional teams for technical issues and spare parts support.
• Assist customers with troubleshooting and operational best practices.
• Support quotation activities for calibration, repairs, and replacement equipment.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and company quality standards.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Follow company HSE policies and industry-standard safety procedures during workshop and field operations.
• Ensure compliance with customer safety requirements during offshore and onshore assignments.
• Maintain proper documentation for all maintenance, calibration, and operational activities.