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Mechanical Technician
About the Role
As a Mechanical Technician, you will be responsible for the safe and precise assembly and testing of advanced wireline equipment, including winches and masts, supporting critical operations in the energy sector. You will play a key role in ensuring high-quality production standards, continuous improvement, and safe working practices within a collaborative workshop environment.
About the Company
NOV is a leading global provider of technology, equipment, and services to the energy industry. With a long-standing history of innovation, NOV supports customers in improving efficiency, safety, and environmental performance across operations worldwide.
What We Offer
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Modern, clean, and well-organised workshop environment with high safety standards
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Access to high-quality tools, equipment, and newly invested machinery
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Structured onboarding with a hands-on buddy system to support your development from day one
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Stable, full-time employment in a global organization with long-term career opportunities
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Clear pathway for progression into more senior technician roles over time
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Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and influence how work is done
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Supportive, close-knit team environment where collaboration and knowledge sharing are encouraged
Key Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
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Assemble and test mechanical and hydraulic equipment in line with engineering drawings and specifications
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Read, interpret, and follow blueprints, schematics, and bills of materials
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Maintain cleanliness and integrity of hydraulic systems during assembly
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Inspect materials and components to detect defects or faults
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Ensure all work meets required quality standards (“right first time”)
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- Follow all HSE procedures and proactively stop unsafe work where necessary
Additional Responsibilities
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Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (LEAN / 5S)
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Support and collaborate with team members to improve overall performance
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Participate in daily team briefings and highlight potential risks or issues
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Report technical or design issues through engineering systems
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Support new product introduction and process improvements
Qualifications & Skills
Essential
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Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent in a mechanical discipline
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Proven experience in a mechanical or assembly-based environment
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Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical instructions
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Proven ability to safely operate hand and power tools
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
Desired
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Proven experience within a manufacturing or assembly environment
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Knowledge of hydraulic systems and associated best practices
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Forklift and/or overhead crane certification
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Higher education in a relevant field
Soft Skills
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Team-oriented with a proactive and collaborative mindset
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Strong safety awareness and accountability
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Problem-solving approach with a continuous improvement mindset
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Good communication skills and willingness to support others
Why Join Us?
Join our Global Family:
We offer an inspiring place to work with great opportunities to develop your skills and the opportunity to work with the brightest minds in the energy industry. You will become part of a professional culture where we work together in teams with other dedicated professionals to achieve common goals.
NOV is a leading provider of technology, equipment, and services to the global energy industry that supports customers across drilling, completion, and production operations. NOV powers the industry that powers the world.
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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
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.
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