Maintenance Technician

NOV; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Competitive medical plans

3 weeks of paid vacation

11 paid holidays

Job summary

NOV is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Houston, Texas, with a focus on troubleshooting and repairing equipment. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of maintenance experience and a high school diploma or GED.

This role includes responsibilities such as performing preventive maintenance and adhering to safety policies while working with heavy equipment. Competitive benefits are offered to full-time employees, including health plans and retirement savings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience.
• Ability to lift 45 pounds.
• Exposed to loud noise, moving parts, and climatic conditions.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment and facilities.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Communicate with operators and vendors.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Ability to work with heavy equipment

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Mobile Elevated Work Platforms

Job description

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

Primary Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair equipment and facilities.
• Perform adjustment of repair of items as required.
• Perform preventive maintenance duties that detect early signs of failure or maladjustment.
• Communicate and listen to operators, vendors and other maintenance personnel to ensure production readiness of machines.
• Work from machine design drawings, specifications and handbooks.
• Perform other work related tasks as assigned.
• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.

Facility/Group Specific Responsibilities

• Able to lift 45 pounds.
• Ability to learn on the job and apply.
• Ability to work with heavy equipment.
• Performs other work tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.

Education & Experience Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Requirements

• Sunday on an as needed basis.
• Exposed to loud noise while in the warehouse.
• Exposed to moving parts while on the shop floor.
• Follows daily work scheduled hours to include working occasional weekends (Saturday and/or
• Performs duties as the on‑call Maintenance Technician on an as needed basis.
• Exposed to occasional hot and/or cold weather depending on outside climate conditions and warehouse temperature since the shop floor is neither air‑conditioned nor heated.

Behavioral Competencies

• Wears proper PPE while in the warehouse.
• Communicates well with other employees.
• Works well alone and in team environments.
• Reads and follows all applicable job related JHA’s.
• Adheres to facilities safety policies and attends all monthly safety training.
• Attends all Human Resource directed training via classroom or HUB Learning CBT.

Technical Competencies

• Operates both JIB and overhead cranes.
• Operates Class II & IV Forklifts (Hyster 50 – 170 & Order Picker).
• Wears a Fall Protection Harness when performing work at heights.
• Operates Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP Scissor lift and JLG) Aerial Lifts.

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.