Electrical Test Technician

National Oilwell Varco; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Competitive medical plans

FREE MDLIVE virtual visits

FREE preventative medical and dental care

FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance

3 weeks of paid vacation

Up to 11 paid holidays per year

Job summary

National Oilwell Varco in Houston, Texas, is seeking a skilled individual to assemble and install various mechanical components. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and a high school diploma.

This position involves working in a warehouse/shop floor environment with exposure to loud noise and moving parts. The company offers competitive benefits, including a 401(k) retirement plan and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of assembly/mechanical experience.
• Ability to work at high levels and wear Fall Protection Harness when performing work at above 4-feet.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install electrical, electronic, mechanical, or hydraulic/pneumatic components.
• Test hydraulic and pneumatic components.
• Perform the assembly, startup, and function test of equipment systems.
• Troubleshoot systems and make necessary repairs.

Skills

Assembly and mechanical skills

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Soldering and crimping skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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, visit https://www.nov.com/about/our-company-structure/rig

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assembles and installs either electrical, electronic, mechanical or hydraulic / pneumatic components.
• Test hydraulic and pneumatic components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, assembly prints, and schematics.
• Operate machines or use hand tools and power tools to secure parts in place.
• Mount assembly components on panel or printed circuit boards, and connect component lead wires to printed circuits or routes and connect wires between individual component leads and other components using advanced soldering and crimping skills.
• Install finished assemblies or subassemblies in cases and cabinets.
• Assemble and attach functional and cosmetic hardware to assemblies using hand tools and power tools.
• Perform continuity tests on completed assemblies.
• Perform the assembly, start up, and function test of equipment systems.
• Troubleshoot systems, make necessary repairs and any corrections to system.
• Install and verify preferred software.
• Perform other work related tasks as assigned.
• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3-years assemble/mechanical experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work at high levels– wears Fall Protection Harness when performing work at above 4-feet.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Limited travel.
• Exposed to loud noise while in the warehouse.
• Exposed to moving parts while on the shop floor.
• Works in warehouse / shop floor environment setting 100% of the day, 0% of the day in spent at a computer in an office.
• Exposed to occasional hot and/or cold weather depending on outside climate conditions and warehouse temperature.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

(visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)

• 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.