About the Role
As a Mechanical Technician at our Rig Aftermarket site in Montrose, you will adopt a customer service mindset, supporting the efficient management of your workspace and the wider production environment. You will be responsible for disassembling, inspecting, rebuilding, and testing a range of NOV Rig Technologies equipment. This role requires a focus on timely and quality assembly and testing, proactive problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.
About the Company
NOV Rig Technologies supports the oil and gas industry with leading-edge equipment and solutions. Our Rig Aftermarket division provides critical maintenance and repair services to ensure equipment reliability and customer satisfaction. We are committed to fostering a safe, innovative, and collaborative work environment.
What We Offer
1. A dynamic and supportive team environment
2. Opportunities for career advancement and personal development
3. Access to NOV's competency programs
4. A strong focus on employee health, safety, and wellbeing
Key Responsibilities
5. Disassemble, inspect, rebuild, and test NOV Rig Technologies equipment.
6. Read and interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, and technical documents.
7. Use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, vernier gauges, and dial indicators.
8. Perform equipment FATs in line with NOV procedures.
9. Complete all QA documentation including QA plans, work scopes, route carts, inspection and test reports.
10. Support facility maintenance tasks and contribute to workplace cleanliness.
11. Identify, document, and rectify product defects.
12. Conduct root cause analysis and support NCR reporting.
13. Participate in daily team briefs and actively contribute to continuous improvement.
14. Maintain workflow efficiency by correctly staging components.
15. Adhere to all company HSE, quality, and housekeeping standards.
16. Support key performance metrics (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Engagement).
Qualifications & Skills
17. Proven mechanical technician experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment
18. Proficiency in reading engineering drawings and technical documents
19. Competent in the use of engineering measuring tools
20. Understanding of QA documentation and reporting
21. Familiarity with problem-solving tools such as Fishbone and 5 Whys
22. Ability to work within defined processes and drive improvements
23. Strong time management and prioritisation skills
Interpersonal Skills
24. Strong customer focus (internal and external)
25. Team-oriented with effective collaboration skills
26. Committed to personal development and learning
27. Ethical and principled in professional conduct
28. Diplomatic and tactful in communication and negotiation
Why Join Us?
Join our Global Family
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