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Position range in Midland County $42k

•$66k Per Year Shop Technician

•Midland

NOV OILFIELD SERVICES INC ET AL / NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO LP

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THOMAS & COMPANY

Occupation:

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Location:

Midland, TX

•79707

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

09/25/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/28/2026

Expires:

10/25/2026

Job #: 17073149

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

1 Month(s) Age

18 and up DL

Required Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Benefits Help for . NOV Artificial Lift is seeking an experienced Shop Technician to join our team at our Midland, TX facility. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in the assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of Electric Submersible Pumps (ESPs) and related artificial lift equipment.

We are looking for a safety-focused, dependable technician who can work effectively in a fast-paced shop environment while maintaining high standards for quality, accuracy, and workmanship. Previous experience working with ESP equipment and following established assembly and testing procedures is required. Responsibilities Independently perform advanced inspection, testing, repair, rebuilding, and preparation activities across multiple ESP product lines. Operate automated high-pressure and high-voltage testing equipment safely and independently. Diagnose product failures and troubleshoot abnormal or unexpected test results. Evaluate product condition and determine appropriate repair or processing requirements in accordance with SOPs and established specifications. Recognize relationships between component condition, test results, and overall ESP system performance. Perform complex assembly, repair, rebuilding, and reconstruction activities. Identify recurring product, test, handling, or process issues and communicate findings to appropriate personnel. Safely coordinate equipment movement, staging, loading, and unloading to support shop priorities. Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts, discrepancy identification, and appropriate material-control practices. Maintain accurate technical and production documentation. Apply SOP requirements across multiple product lines and identify potential process or procedural issues. Lead 6S activities and support continuous improvement within assigned work areas. Train and coach Technician I and Technician II employees on qualified components, testing practices, repair processes, and safe-work procedures. Support cross-training and competency development across the shop. Proactively identify safety hazards and reinforce safe-work practices with other team members. Complete all work in accordance with Company safety requirements and actively support TRIR improvement goals. Complete and actively participate in all required EHS training. Qualifications

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.

3-5 years of relevant ESP, artificial lift, electrical/mechanical, oilfield service, manufacturing, or equivalent technical experience.

Demonstrated experience inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and rebuilding ESP equipment.

Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.

Ability to diagnose complex components and test issues with minimal supervision.

Strong knowledge of applicable SOPs, testing requirements, and safe-work practices.

Ability to interpret technical documentation and accurately communicate technical findings.

Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Demonstrated ability to train and coach developing technicians. Technical Expectations Strong knowledge of at least 3 ESP product lines, including motors, pumps, and seals, with the ability to test, inspect, handle, repair, and rebuild components. Working knowledge of an additional ESP product line and the ability to troubleshoot common issues.

Understands how motors, pumps, seals, and other ESP components work together as a complete system.