JOB DESCRIPTION
Join NOV's Rig Technologies team in Montrose as a Technical Planner in our Repair Group, where you'll help support the full lifecycle of NOV equipment by coordinating critical aftermarket services. This includes repair, spare parts, equipment rentals, field support, and customer training.
About the Role
As a Technical Planner, you will be a key part of our Aftermarket Operations team, ensuring that production schedules run efficiently and that all planning activities are aligned with customer and operational requirements. You'll act as a central hub between sales, purchasing, engineering, stores, and service teams to support timely, high-quality service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan, expedite, and adjust repair operations to minimize delays.
* Update Sales Orders and Work Orders in response to scheduling or scope changes.
* Present operational updates in weekly sales and management meetings.
* Liaise with internal teams to ensure efficient production and repair processes.
* Manage customer interactions related to technical queries, quotations, and order status.
* Coordinate third-party inspections and documentation for incoming and outgoing parts.
* Maintain accurate job records, quote logs, and WIP updates.
* Collaborate with Purchasing to track materials and vendor delivery timelines.
* Support Stores in transport documentation, packing accuracy, and inventory control.
* Raise and manage customer and vendor POs as required.
What We're Looking For
Required:
* Planning or coordination experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment
* Strong organizational and communication skills
* Ability to travel on short notice
* Full, clean driving licence
Preferred:
* Experience with ERP systems and technical documentation
* Familiarity with QA procedures and vendor coordination
What We Offer
At NOV, we invest in your personal, financial, and professional wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits include:
Health & Wellbeing
* Private Medical Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Finance & Protection
* Competitive Pension Plan
* Life Assurance & Income Protection
* Personal Accident Coverage
Flexible Benefits (via salary sacrifice)
* Dental Insurance, Critical Illness Cover, Partner Life Assurance
* Healthcare Cash Plan
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Discounted Gym Memberships & Retail Vouchers
* Travel Insurance
Ready to take your planning career to the next level? Apply now and join a team where your skills directly impact customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
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.