Field Service Engineer

NOV; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV India Private Limited is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support the NOV M/D Totco product line. The incumbent will work on various offshore and onshore jobs across India along with workshop activities.

Responsibilities include installation, commissioning, maintenance, calibration and testing of equipment, technical support to customers, and documentation of maintenance records. Travel to customer sites and compliance with safety standards are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation or equivalent technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Field Service & Equipment Maintenance: Install, commission, maintain, repair, calibrate, and test NOV M/D Totco equipment at customer sites.
• Drilling Operations: Monitor drilling parameters, optimize hydraulics, analyze Torque & Drag, and provide operational recommendations.
• Customer & Technical Support: Provide technical support during installation and operations; coordinate with internal teams for spare parts.
• Health, Safety & Compliance: Follow HSE policies and ensure safety requirements are followed; maintain documentation.

Skills

Drilling concepts

Data acquisition

Hydraulics modelling

Torque & Drag analysis

Maintenance & calibration

Electrical & electronics

Networking systems

Analytical thinking

English communication

Teamwork & coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ Electronics/ Electrical/ Instrumentation

Relevant certifications (advantage)

Tools

Drilling instrumentation

Drilling data viz platforms

Hydraulics modelling tools

Job description

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.

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's 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.

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