JOB DESCRIPTION

About the Role

As a Mechanical Technician at our Rig Aftermarket site in Montrose, you will adopt a customer service mindset, supporting the efficient management of your workspace and the wider production environment. You will be responsible for disassembling, inspecting, rebuilding, and testing a range of NOV Rig Technologies equipment. This role requires a focus on timely and quality assembly and testing, proactive problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.

About the Company

NOV Rig Technologies supports the oil and gas industry with leading-edge equipment and solutions. Our Rig Aftermarket division provides critical maintenance and repair services to ensure equipment reliability and customer satisfaction. We are committed to fostering a safe, innovative, and collaborative work environment.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for career advancement and personal development
• Access to NOV's competency programs
• A strong focus on employee health, safety, and wellbeing

Key Responsibilities

• Disassemble, inspect, rebuild, and test NOV Rig Technologies equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, and technical documents.
• Use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, vernier gauges, and dial indicators.
• Perform equipment FATs in line with NOV procedures.
• Complete all QA documentation including QA plans, work scopes, route carts, inspection and test reports.
• Support facility maintenance tasks and contribute to workplace cleanliness.
• Identify, document, and rectify product defects.
• Conduct root cause analysis and support NCR reporting.
• Participate in daily team briefs and actively contribute to continuous improvement.
• Maintain workflow efficiency by correctly staging components.
• Adhere to all company HSE, quality, and housekeeping standards.
• Support key performance metrics (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Engagement).

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven mechanical technician experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in reading engineering drawings and technical documents
• Competent in the use of engineering measuring tools
• Understanding of QA documentation and reporting
• Familiarity with problem-solving tools such as Fishbone and 5 Whys
• Ability to work within defined processes and drive improvements
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong customer focus (internal and external)
• Team-oriented with effective collaboration skills
• Committed to personal development and learning
• Ethical and principled in professional conduct
• Diplomatic and tactful in communication and negotiation

Why Join Us?

Join our Global Family

At NOV, we are committed to supporting your personal, financial, and professional wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellbeing • Private Medical Insurance • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Finance & Protection • Pension Plan • Income Protection • Life Assurance • Personal Accident Coverage

Flexible Benefits (via salary sacrifice options for you and your family) • Dental Insurance • Healthcare Cash Plan • Partner Life Assurance • Critical Illness Cover • Retail Vouchers • Gym Membership • Cycle to Work Scheme • Travel Insurance

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.