Documentation Specialist

National Oilwell Varco

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Medical plans

Job summary

National Oilwell Varco seeks a Documentation Specialist to create and manage project documentation for NOV Rig Technologies. You will compile and produce reports, liaise with multiple internal departments and vendors, and ensure proper hard and electronic documentation is archived and shipped as needed.

The role requires 2–5 years in documentation with strong attention to detail, solid communication, and familiarity with traceability and document control practices. On-site work in Houston, USA.

Qualifications

  • High School or associate degree with 2-5 years of documentation experience.
  • Strong communication and time-management skills.
  • Familiarity with traceability and document control processes.

Responsibilities

  • Create, compile, and produce applicable documentation.
  • Communicate with internal Departments and Vendors.
  • Create hard copies and electronic copies of the applicable department documentation.
  • Ship applicable documentation if necessary.
  • Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.
  • Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail
Communication skills
Time management
Problem solving
Documentation processes

Education

High School or Associate Degree

Tools

MS Office
Adobe Pro
ERP systems

Job description

About NOV and Rig Technologies

NOV is a leading provider of technology, equipment, and services to the global oil and gas industry that supports customers’ full-field drilling, completion, and production needs. Since 1862, NOV has pioneered innovations that improve the cost-effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and environmental impact of oil and gas operations. We're continually pushing our own standards higher to deliver the safest, most efficient, and most reliable drilling solutions in the world. Join us as we continue to power the industry that powers the world.

NOV Rig Technologies makes and supports the world’s most advanced drilling solutions. To learn more about Rig Technologies products and services, please visit us at https://www.nov.com/about/our-company-structure/rig

Qualifications
Education & Experience Qualifications
  • High School or associate degree with 2-5 years of experience in documentation.
Behavioral Competencies
  • Ability to focus on subject matter (long attention span).
  • Problem solving.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Priority management.
  • Time management.
Technical Competencies
  • MS Office Suite
  • Adobe Pro or Nuance
  • ERP System knowledge is highly preferred (Oracle, SAP, Glovia, etc.)
  • Good analytical skills
  • Solid understanding of part traceability is preferred.
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
  • Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.
  • FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
  • FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
  • FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
  • All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
  • All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.
Responsibilities
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Create, compile, and produce applicable documentation.
  • Communicate with internal Departments and Vendors.
  • Create hard copies and electronic copies of the applicable department documentation.
  • Ship applicable documentation if necessary.
  • Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.
  • Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.
Job Requirements:
  • Create Disassembly and Inspection Reports based on the dispositions provided by technicians.
  • Retrieve traceability data by communicating with planning and production departments.
  • Retrieve evidentiary documentation (router packets) from various departments and scan and upload digital copies in document management system.
  • Generate Final Documentation (Databook) for remanufacturing projects of NOV equipment per IADC guidelines.
  • Work with internal quality assurance reviewers to meet IADC requirements.
  • Work with product engineering and compliance team to retrieve historic technical data and survey reports.
  • Identify potential improvement opportunities within the applicable systems and work with relevant departments on such improvements.
  • Pursue continuous improvement in its own activities and operations.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the USA.
  • Must be able to work without sponsorship now and in the future.
  • 0% Travel.
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