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Field Service Technician – Pressure Control & Wireline Solutions
About the Role
As a Field Service Technician, you will be responsible for the service, maintenance, and technical support of NOV Wireline and Flowline equipment, both at our Kintore facility and at customer locations worldwide.
This hands-on role combines workshop-based activities with field assignments, including offshore and international travel. Your responsibilities will include working on pressure control equipment, control modules, and wireline systems, ensuring reliability, safety, and peak performance of critical equipment integral to global operations.
About the Company
NOV is a leading provider of technology, equipment, and services to the global oil and gas industry. With a legacy of innovation, NOV delivers solutions that enhance efficiency, safety, and environmental performance across drilling, completion, and production operations.
Our Wireline and Flowline Business delivers critical equipment and aftermarket services, supporting operations worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
- Service, maintain, and test NOV pressure control equipment and control modules
- Perform pressure testing (up to 22.5k PSI) while adhering to safety and quality standards
- Assemble, disassemble, and prepare components in a manufacturing/workshop environment
- Interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation for accurate execution
- Provide technical support (remotely and on-site) to global customer locations
- Conduct field service activities, including offshore interventions
- Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment failures using structured problem-solving techniques
- Ensure compliance with HSE policies and company procedures
Additional Responsibilities
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, suggesting process enhancements
- Collaborate with internal teams to meet operational and customer requirements
- Maintain accurate service documentation and reporting
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What We Offer
- Industry-leading exposure to pressure control technology within a globally recognised organisation
- Varied technical challenges across workshop and field environments
- Hands-on experience with complex systems, including pressure control equipment, control modules, and wireline technologies
- International field exposure, including onshore and offshore assignments (particularly in Africa and the Middle East)
- A hybrid role blending Kintore-based work with global assignments
- Collaborative, supportive team environment with small, experienced colleagues
- Structured onboarding and ongoing product training to develop deep technical expertise
- Opportunities for career progression, internal mobility, and performance-based growth
- Dynamic service role with a strong focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement
Requirements
Essential Qualifications
- Time-served apprenticeship or HNC (or equivalent) in engineering disciplines
- Proven experience maintaining and servicing pressure control equipment and control modules
- Experience with high-pressure testing (up to 22.5k PSI)
- Strong background in assembly and manufacturing environments
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Flexibility and willingness to travel internationally, including offshore assignments
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with wireline winches and masts
- NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) certifications
- Valid offshore safety certifications
- Higher education (e.g., degree or HND) in engineering disciplines
Soft Skills
- Problem-solving mindset with a practical, hands-on approach
- Ability to work independently and in a close-knit team
- Adaptability for shifting environments (field and offshore conditions)
- Clear, effective communication in technical contexts
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Why Join Us?
Join a globally recognised leader in pressure control technology as part of a skilled, collaborative team based in Kintore.
This role offers: ✔ Technical depth in specialised equipment ✔ Global exposure through frequent travel ✔ Hands-on field experience ✔ A challenging role with real-world impact
If you seek a career combining technical expertise, variety, and global influence, this opportunity allows you to build a strong, rewarding career with NOV.
Our Benefits Package
At NOV, we support your personal, financial, and professional wellbeing through:
Health & Wellbeing
- Private medical insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Finance & Protection
- Pension plan with matched contributions
- Income protection
- Life assurance
- Personal accident coverage
Flexible Benefits
- Optional salary-sacrifice programmes including:
- Dental insurance
- Healthcare cash plan
- Partner life assurance
- Critical illness cover
- Retail vouchers
- Gym memberships
- Cycle to Work scheme
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."
At NOV, we Power the Industry that Powers the World. From regional expertise to advanced technology and operational support, we empower success as one global family—2,500+ passionate individuals who innovate daily to deliver excellence.
Our Purpose: Through business innovation, product creation, and service, we commit to powering the industry better.
Our Guiding Principle: Service Above All. We anticipate needs, meet deadlines, and deliver unparalleled products and services—because our customers deserve nothing less.
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