Project Engineer Supervisor

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

Primary Responsibilities

- Lead and mentor a team of Project Engineers and Coordinators, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

- Supervise all commercial and execution activities for Field Engineering projects, including quoting, scheduling, procurement, documentation, and client communication.

- Identify, develop, and close project opportunities by working directly with customers to understand needs, propose solutions, and prepare commercial proposals.

- Collaborate with Sales, Account Managers, and Field Service to promote Field Engineering capabilities and expand project scope opportunities.

- Develop and maintain project schedules, cost forecasts, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure on time, on budget delivery.

- Serve as the main interface between engineering, supply chain, production, and field service teams to ensure clear communication and issue resolution.

- Manage weekly project reviews with the team to assess progress, identify risks, and ensure alignment with financial and operational targets.

- Support customer meetings and project reviews, ensuring Field Engineering delivers consistent and professional communication.

- Identify and implement process improvements to streamline workflow, reduce rework, and improve data accuracy within ERP and project tracking systems.

- Ensure compliance with NOV policies, HSE requirements, and API/ISO quality standards.

Team Leadership & Development

- Conduct regular one on one meetings with team members to support career development and provide constructive feedback.

- Promote cross training and knowledge sharing between mechanical, electrical, and software focused projects.

- Foster a positive, collaborative environment where employees feel valued and empowered to make decisions.

- Encourage proactive problem solving and ownership across all project phases.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Software, Electrical, or related discipline).

- Minimum 5 years of engineering or project management experience in oil & gas.

- Strong understanding of ERP systems (PowerBi, Tracker2, or equivalent) and Microsoft Project.

- Proven track record in financial reporting, cost control, and project forecasting.

- Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.

- Ability to lead cross functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

- Commitment to NOV’s safety culture and operational excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience working with or managing projects that include software or control system components; ability to collaborate effectively with software and electrical engineering teams.

- Demonstrated financial analysis and cost management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance tracking for complex engineering projects.

- Proven ability to build and maintain a positive team culture, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

- Experience coordinating international projects and customer relations.

Behavioral Competencies

- Team-Oriented Leadership: Puts the team first and builds trust through transparency and support.

- Action-Oriented: Takes initiative to identify and resolve problems quickly.

- Business Acumen: Connects operational performance to financial impact.

- Integrity and Trust: Consistently demonstrates fairness and accountability.

- Adaptability: Embraces change and drives process improvement.

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. 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.

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. 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.