Shop Technician-Midland

Employer description

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 advanced inspection, testing, repair, rebuilding, and preparation activities across multiple ESP product lines. • Operate automated high-pressure and high-voltage testing equipment safely and independently. • Diagnose product failures and troubleshoot abnormal or unexpected test results. • Evaluate product condition and determine appropriate repair or processing requirements in accordance with SOPs and established specifications. • Recognize relationships between component condition, test results, and overall ESP system performance. • Perform complex assembly, repair, rebuilding, and reconstruction activities. • Identify recurring product, test, handling, or process issues and communicate findings to appropriate personnel. • Safely coordinate equipment movement, staging, loading, and unloading to support shop priorities. • Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts, discrepancy identification, and appropriate material-control practices. • Maintain accurate technical and production documentation. • Apply SOP requirements across multiple product lines and identify potential process or procedural issues. • Lead 6S activities and support continuous improvement within assigned work areas. • Train and coach Technician I and Technician II employees on qualified components, testing practices, repair processes, and safe-work procedures. • Support cross-training and competency development across the shop. • Proactively identify safety hazards and reinforce safe-work practices with other team members. • Complete all work in accordance with Company safety requirements and actively support TRIR improvement goals. • Complete and actively participate in all required EHS training. • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required. • 3–5 years of relevant ESP, artificial lift, electrical/mechanical, oilfield service, manufacturing, or equivalent technical experience. • Demonstrated experience inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and rebuilding ESP equipment. • Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude. • Ability to diagnose complex components and test issues with minimal supervision. • Strong knowledge of applicable SOPs, testing requirements, and safe-work practices. • Ability to interpret technical documentation and accurately communicate technical findings. • Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills. • Demonstrated ability to train and coach developing technicians. • Technical Expectations • Strong knowledge of at least 3 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.