Maintenance Technician

Job Description

At NOV, we are committed to building a workplace where employees can grow and succeed. We offer career coaching, leadership development, and skills training to foster an environment of opportunity for each employee to reach their top potential. No matter where you start, there are meaningful opportunities to advance your career at NOV.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment and facilities. Equipment will include:

• Electrical equipment including facility wiring, generators, sub-panels, and junction boxes.
• Mechanical equipment including cranes, doors, plumbing, HVAC systems, and compressors.
• Production equipment including CNC machines, saws, welding equipment, and product testing apparatus (both electrical and hydraulic)

Perform adjustment of repair of items as required.

Perform preventive maintenance duties that detect early signs of failure or maladjustment.

Communicate and listen to operators, vendors, and other maintenance personnel to ensure the production readiness of machines.

Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.

Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Maintenance Technician or in a related maintenance role.
• Experience planning and performing maintenance operations in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Experience repairing CNC machines, mills, lathes, drills, and other production equipment is a plus.
• HVAC diagnostic and repair experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of:
  • Electrical systems (120V–480V)
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • HVAC systems
  • Plumbing and mechanical systems
  • Welding and fabrication techniques
  • Production machinery and facility equipment
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills required.

Soft Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Motivated, dependable, and safety-focused team player.

• Physical Requirements & Work Environment
• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, push, pull, and perform repetitive movements for up to 12 hours daily.
• Frequently required to sit, kneel, climb, reach, and use hands and finger dexterity.
• Ability to regularly lift and move materials up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively through spoken and written communication.
• Good vision required for safe operation of forklifts and equipment.
• Regularly required to work around machinery and industrial equipment.
• Factory/manufacturing environment with wide temperature variations and exposure to industrial conditions.
• Manufacturing, industrial, and facility maintenance environment.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, electrical systems, noise, heat, and other industrial conditions.
• May require overtime, on-call support, or flexible scheduling based on operational need

About Us

Every day, the oil and gas industry's best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success. We Power the Industry that Powers the World Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future. Global Family We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work. Purposeful Innovation Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better. Service Above All This drives us to anticipate our customers' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.

About the Team

Corporate Our family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centers of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations.

Job Info

• Job Identification 44241
• Job Category Maintenance
• Posting Date 09/18/2026, 06:44 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 10222 Sheldon Rd, Houston, TX, 77049, US