R&D Test Technician

National Oilwell Varco (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.

NOV Rig Technologies makes and supports the world’s most advanced drilling solutions. With a long history of manufacturing advanced drilling equipment packages—think top drives, iron roughnecks, drawworks, BOPs, and risers—as well as complete land rigs, we're constantly working to solve our customers’ operational challenges. We're designing new technology and robotics that deliver increased automation; expanding our training offerings to help our partners close the industry's generational gap; and developing smarter, more advanced drilling solutions for all types of land and offshore environments.

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.

Research and Development (R&D) lab technicians work within the development and research efforts of their organization. They generally work in a laboratory setting and performs the duties of qualifying and conducts testing/assembly to ensure that products are being tested/assembled correctly and per industry standards. The R&D Lab Technician follows prescribed procedure and conducts product performance testing and characterization. They oversee of gathering data, keeping accurate records, and making sure records are filled correctly. Each R&D Technician share ownership of every test/assembly outcome and oversee safe work practices in the lab. R&D Technicians provide support and is responsible for assisting a researcher or research team with product development projects.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

JOB REQUIREMENTS

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

Listening - Practices attentive and active listening and has the patience to hear people out.

Personal- Demonstrates adaptability by responding in a positive way to changing situations or priorities. Models personal development by building new knowledge and skills.

Interpersonal- Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Influences stakeholders by building consensus and gaining commitment to solutions. Shares information and ideas; gives others praise when due and is willing to aid and lend a hand with others.

Action Oriented - Not fearful of acting with minimal planning, enjoys working hard, and seizes opportunities to work on challenging jobs.

Boss Relationships - Is comfortably coachable and responds well to bosses who are good coaches that challenge and push them to develop.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Hydraulics (Awareness)- Have a basic understanding of hydraulic principals including pressure, flow, and fluid power. The technician will be able to identify industrial standard drawings and symbols as well as be able to read the drawings and determine details related to the components and how they interconnect to other components and functions. The technician must be able to perform basic hydraulic interconnections and is able to take simple parts apart, clean, inspect, repair broke parts, reassemble and test the functionality of parts.

Mechanics (Awareness)- Have a basic understanding of mechanical principals including force, work, energy, power, torque, and motion. The technician will be able to identify industrial standard drawings and symbols as well as be able to read the drawings and determine details related to the components and how they interconnect to other components and functions. The technician must be able to take simple parts apart, clean, inspect, repair broke parts, reassemble and test the functionality of parts.

Safety (Awareness)- Understand the NOV’s safety policy and that every employee has the authority and responsibility to stop any job or process that is being conducted in an unsafe manner. The technician must be able to secure straps and other rigging devices in moving heavy or dangerous materials with proper guidance in a safe manner. The technician must complete the safety orientation as well as any other required safety training.

Testing (Awareness)- Knows a piece of hydraulic equipment must go through quality control testing and has an idea of the process from command to action what needs to happen on a machine.

Microsoft Office, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Visio, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer.