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Engineering Lab Technician

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National Oilwell Varco

Conroe, TX (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/13/2026

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Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES
Operate all engineering lab test equipment and data acquisition components. Assemble and test equipment according to blueprints, engineering specifications, and customer requirements in the most cost-effective and safest manner possible, while meeting production schedules. Check the quality of parts to ensure accuracy of dimension and quantity. Operate forklift and overhead crane. Follow all safety and environmental policies and programs. Interface with manufacturing, engineering, production, and QA personnel.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED is required. Must be able to pass a background check, physical, and drug test. Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in assembly and testing of oil field equipment in a production environment is required Able to read and understand manufacturing documentation. Must be able to use basic QA dimensional inspection tools, i.e. dial calipers, ID/OD mics, durometer hardness tester, etc., and follow inspection documents. Knowledge of hydrostatic, hydraulic, and nitrogen gas testing equipment. Able to understand engineering procedures and mechanical assembly drawings. Extensive knowledge of subsea and land-based coiled tubing pressure control equipment preferred. Working knowledge of component fault finding. Knowledge of MS Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Sufficient knowledge to work with little or no supervision on pressure control equipment and Engineering R D projects. Must be able to speak, read and write English as it relates to the job. Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. Must be able to frequently bend, squat, twist, climb and reach.
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. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.
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.