JOB DESCRIPTION

About the Role

As a Solids Control Engineer at NOV Fluid Control, you will be responsible for the operation, installation, and maintenance of solids control and drilling waste management equipment. This includes optimizing equipment such as shale shakers and centrifuges to ensure minimal drill solids content within the drilling fluid. You will work closely with Company representatives and mud engineers to enhance operational performance and ensure inventory and maintenance standards are upheld. This is an international rotating role, requiring flexibility on work locations.

About the Company

NOV is a leading provider of technology, equipment, and services to the global oil and gas industry. We support our customers' full-field operations with innovative solutions, including advanced drilling, solids control, and waste management systems. With a commitment to safety, efficiency, and sustainability, NOV empowers our workforce to take on challenges and grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment.

What We Offer

• A challenging international rotation position with exposure to diverse operational settings
• Opportunities for career progression and leadership development
• Training and support to expand your technical expertise
• A collaborative and safety-first working environment

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the NOV HSEQ program
• Install, operate, and maintain mechanical equipment for the oil & gas industry
• Operate all solids control and drilling waste management equipment
• Optimize shale shaker screen selection and replacement in consultation with mud engineers and Company representatives
• Manage inventory and initiate reordering of materials related to solids control
• Proactively adjust solids control systems and recommend performance enhancements
• Conduct regular equipment checks, maintenance, and repairs
• Prepare and submit daily solids control activity reports
• Adhere to local and internal QHSE regulations

Qualifications & Skills

Essential:

• Thorough knowledge of mechanical maintenance and repairs
• Good oral and written communication skills in German and English
• Good people skills
• Conversant with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Experience with Solids Control & Drilling Waste Management Equipment
• Driving licence B (car)
• VCA/SCC or MIST certification

Desirable:

• Electrical knowledge and documented training
• Experience with Drilling Fluids
• Driving licence E (trailer)
• VCA Full
• Offshore training North-Sea

Interpersonal Skills

• Good people skills with the ability to work effectively in multicultural teams
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and initiative
• Willingness to take on challenges and develop leadership potential

Why Join Us?

Join our 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. We believe in each other, and we believe in what we do.

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.