Global Offshore Service Engineer — Mechanical & Hydraulic

NOV; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV is seeking a Service Engineer specialized in Mechanical & Hydraulic to install, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain drilling equipment on offshore rigs and shipyards worldwide.

Ideal candidates have strong mechanical installation and hydraulic know-how, are willing to travel extensively, and hold offshore medical certification. The role offers comprehensive training, mentoring, and international exposure with NOV Aftermarket.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in mechanical installation and maintenance.
• Experience troubleshooting drilling technology equipment.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, components, and circuits.
• Willingness to travel extensively and hold a valid offshore medical certificate.
• Comprehensive training, mentoring, and hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, mechanical installation, FATs, commissioning, repair, upgrades, modifications, troubleshooting, and maintenance of NOV drilling equipment.
• Support customers on offshore drilling rigs, land rigs, shipyards, and workshop facilities worldwide.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems and drilling technology equipment.
• Carry out hydraulic installation, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Liaise with rig management and communicate with supervisors before and after service assignments.
• Complete service reports, procedures, checklists, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
• Work closely with engineering and support departments to ensure safe operation, testing, and efficient problem resolution.
• Report field issues and provide technical feedback to relevant departments to support continuous product improvement.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of new and existing NOV products.
• Comply with all NOV and customer HSE policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical installation

Maintenance

Troubleshooting drilling equipment

Hydraulic systems

Travel offshore

Offshore medical certificate

Training & mentoring

International experience

Education

Trade certificate / Technical diploma / Engineering degree

Job description

NOV is seeking a Service Engineer specialized in Mechanical & Hydraulic to install, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain drilling equipment on offshore rigs and shipyards worldwide.

Ideal candidates have strong mechanical installation and hydraulic know-how, are willing to travel extensively, and hold offshore medical certification. The role offers comprehensive training, mentoring, and international exposure with NOV Aftermarket.