NOV Inc.
Generator Technician
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About the Role
The Generator Technician will play a key role in supporting NOV’s Portable Power business, delivering high-quality service and technical expertise to our customers.
Based in Great Yarmouth, this position involves hands-on work across installation, commissioning, servicing, and maintenance of generator systems and associated equipment. The majority of work will be UK-based, with occasional opportunities to support projects globally.
Success in this role will depend on strong electrical expertise, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in demanding environments, including offshore and wind farm sites.
About the Company
NOV delivers technology-driven solutions that support the global energy industry. We are known for innovation, quality, and reliability, supporting customers across drilling, completion, production, and industrial markets.
Our Portable Power business provides critical power solutions to customers across Europe, supporting both traditional oil & gas and renewable energy sectors.
What We Offer
- Diverse project exposure – primarily UK-based work with opportunities for international assignments
- Hands-on technical role – real impact on installations, commissioning, and servicing activities
- Exposure to both oil & gas and renewable (wind) environments
- Strong safety culture – clear procedures and high HSE standards
- Competitive compensation and benefits package (country-specific)
- Career development – opportunities to expand technical expertise across multiple systems and technologies
Why Join Us?
You’ll join a global organisation where safety, quality, and innovation are at the core of everything we do. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a technically challenging environment across both traditional and renewable energy sectors.
Join our Global Family:
We offer an inspiring place to work with opportunities to develop your skills and collaborate with experienced professionals across the industry. At NOV, you will be part of a culture that values teamwork, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
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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
Responsibilities
- Deliver installation, commissioning, servicing, and maintenance of generator systems and associated equipment
- Perform scheduled maintenance, repairs, and refurbishment in line with NOV procedures
- Conduct electrical completion checks, function tests, loop checks, and site acceptance tests
- Support factory acceptance testing (FAT) and P&ID walkdowns
- Provide after-sales support including inspections, technical advice, and spare parts recommendations
- Liaise with workshop teams, project teams, clients, and vendors
- Prepare and complete work orders and technical documentation
- Participate in on-call rota to provide responsive customer support
- Ensure all work is carried out safely and in compliance with HSE standards
- Travel to onshore and offshore sites, including physically demanding environments (e.g., climbing structures)
Qualifications
Essential:
- Strong electrical knowledge within installation, commissioning, servicing, and maintenance environments (including offshore)
- Ability to interpret and mark up engineering drawings
- Knowledge of relevant industry standards
- Willingness and ability to travel offshore and work in physically demanding environments
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Desirable:
- City & Guilds 2382-18 (18th Edition)
- City & Guilds HV Switching & System Control (0672)
- COMPEX certification
- Experience with diesel and gas-driven generators
- Experience with Cummins, Iveco, or Perkins engines
- Knowledge of Deep Sea control systems
- PLC programming skills
Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work both independently and within a team
- Good communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
- High level of reliability, ownership, and safety awareness
- Flexibility and adaptability to dynamic environments
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.
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.
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