Shop Technician-Midland

NOV Artificial Lift is seeking an experienced Shop Technician to join our team at our Midland, TX facility. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in the assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of Electric Submersible Pumps (ESPs) and related artificial lift equipment.
We are looking for a safety-focused, dependable technician who can work effectively in a fast-paced shop environment while maintaining high standards for quality, accuracy, and workmanship. Previous experience working with ESP equipment and following established assembly and testing procedures is required.

· Independently perform inspection and testing procedures to verify products meet applicable SOPs and quality requirements.

· Safely operate applicable automated high-pressure and high-voltage testing equipment.

· Independently inspect, test, prepare, repair, and rebuild qualified ESP components.

· Troubleshoot common component failures and abnormal test results within assigned areas of technical competency.

· Recognize out-of-specification conditions and determine appropriate next steps within established procedures.

· Load, unload, move, stage, and properly handle ESP equipment using forklifts and other approved material-handling equipment.

· Pull and prepare equipment for inspection, testing, repair, rebuilding, and shipment.

· Perform assembly, repair, rebuilding, and reconstruction activities on qualified ESP product lines.

· Maintain accurate documentation associated with inspection, testing, repair, and product movement.

· Collaborate with inventory personnel to conduct cycle counts, identify discrepancies, and maintain inventory accuracy.

· Maintain and reinforce Company 6S expectations within assigned work areas.

· Assist with the training and development of Technician I employees and new hires in basic shop practices and qualified technical tasks.

· Participate in cross-training to expand technical capability across additional ESP components and product lines.

· Complete all work safely and follow applicable safety requirements in support of the NOV Safety culture.

· Complete and actively participate in all required HSE training.

· High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.

· 2–3 years of relevant ESP equipment experience or 3-5 years of mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, oilfield, or shop experience, or demonstrated equivalent competency.

· Demonstrated mechanical and electrical aptitude.

· Ability to independently perform standard inspection, testing, handling, and repair processes on qualified product lines.

· Ability to identify and troubleshoot common product and testing issues.

· Ability to read and comprehend SOPs, work instructions, technical documentation, and correspondence.

· Strong work ethic, dependability, attention to detail, and communication skills.

· Ability to work effectively within a team and assist in developing less-experienced technicians.

Technical Expectations

·Strong knowledge of at least two ESP product lines, including motors, pumps, and seals, with the ability to test, inspect, handle, repair, and rebuild components.

• Working knowledge of an additional ESP product line and the ability to troubleshoot common issues.
• Understands how motors, pumps, seals, and other ESP components work together as a complete system.