NOV · 1 day ago
Riser Technical Manager- Western Hemisphere
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expNOV is a leading company in the oil and gas industry, and they are seeking a Riser Technical Manager to provide strategic and operational support for riser projects. The role involves leading departmental staff, improving processes, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational support to riser projects and programs, ensuring accurate and timely cost reimbursement through intercompany billing
Lead and manage departmental staff, including hiring, training, development, and performance evaluations. Set clear goals and performance objectives
Continuously evaluate and improve departmental processes to ensure optimal use of resources, tools, and equipment
Oversee riser services activities, including change engineering, design submittals/appraisals, document control, service manual preparation, and technical literature management
Identify customer needs and proactively address concerns to maintain NOV’s competitive edge
Drive regional technical consistency and develop processes to enhance execution efficiency
Ensure full compliance with all NOV Company policies and Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations
Perform additional duties as assigned
Lead global coordination meetings with programs, service teams, and repair centers to align current and future riser business initiatives
Promote and enforce NOV’s Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) culture across all activities
Develop and implement business strategies to grow NOV’s aftermarket riser (AM) business amid competitive pressures
Monitor and ensure the performance of NOV riser repair facilities, meeting required production, quality, and commercial goals
Establish and support remote riser repair capabilities in underserved regions
Serve as a global technical subject matter expert for riser systems
Support global service and repair teams in developing and executing technical training programs
Act as the liaison between product engineering and aftermarket services to ensure cohesive operations and communication
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10 years' experience with riser and related drilling equipment
Proven experience in team leadership and management of remote operations
Strong knowledge of Oil and Gas industry regulation
Familiarity with ABS and DNV regulatory standards
Company
NOV
NOV provides Downhole, Drilling, Engineering and Project Management, Industrial, Lifting and Handling, Production, Tubular.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Reid
Chief Technology Officer and Chief Marketing Officer of NOV
Brent Benoit
Deputy General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & VP
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