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NOV · 2 months ago

Test Rig Technician

8851 State Highway 105 East, Navasota, TX, 77868, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

NOV is a leader in the oil and gas sector, dedicated to testing and validating new tools and technologies. As a Test Technician at the Springett Technology Center, you will operate drilling rigs, execute tests, and maintain equipment to ensure innovations meet performance and safety standards.

Manufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain drilling rigs and various test equipment across the facility

Support daily rig operations and contribute to a culture of safety for all personnel and third-party visitors

Utilize the Amphion control system to execute complex drilling operations for varied testing objectives

Independently interpret drilling parameters and respond to bit/tool/hole conditions during live-well scenarios

Execute and support well plans involving vertical and directional wellbore profiles; provide operational feedback to test teams

Assemble and manage Bottom Hole Assemblies (BHAs) and prototype tools with a high level of precision

Conduct maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on mechanical and electrical test equipment

Document preventive maintenance, repairs, and equipment status, coordinating with Service Technicians when needed

Stay current with NOV technologies to execute tests, provide engineering feedback, and conduct customer/training demonstrations

Identify and respond to Well Control situations; perform BOP drills following industry best practices

Lead or participate in safety meetings, risk assessments (JHAs), and proactively report hazards to leadership

Work outdoors in diverse weather conditions and safely perform physically demanding tasks, including heavy lifting

Qualification

Drilling experienceIADC Drilling CertificationMechanical aptitudeHydraulic aptitudeElectrical aptitudeHeavy equipment operationOilfield equipment knowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteDigital Oilfield interestCommunication skills

Required

5+ years of drilling, completions, or production experience in the oil and gas industry

IADC Drilling Well Control Driller Certification (active or previously held)

Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical aptitude; engineering experience a plus

Familiarity with Coiled Tubing and Workover Equipment is beneficial

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Experience operating forklifts, manlifts, or other heavy equipment; certifications preferred

Solid understanding of oilfield equipment, tools, and operational best practices

Demonstrated team player with excellent communication skills

Flexible and responsive to shifting priorities and testing schedules

Familiarity or interest of Digital Oilfield and Industry 4.0

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. Coverage options for just yourself as an eligible employee start at as little as $40 per pay period (bi-weekly), and plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) start at $150.50 per pay period (bi-weekly).

Starting in 2026, 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.

Company

NOV

Glassdoor3.7

NOV provides Downhole, Drilling, Engineering and Project Management, Industrial, Lifting and Handling, Production, Tubular.

Founded in 1862

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.nov.com/

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