About the Role
As an Aftermarket Technician, you will perform the assembly, disassembly, servicing, inspection, repair, and pressure testing of Pressure Control Equipment (PCE), including hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Working within the Aftermarket Service & Rental team, you will contribute to delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality equipment while supporting operational excellence and continuous improvement.
This is a hands-on technical position requiring strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a workshop environment.
About the Team
You will join a close-knit team of experienced technicians working alongside the wider Service Department at our Kintore facility. The team values collaboration, knowledge sharing, reliability, and personal accountability while encouraging technicians to take ownership of their work.
Why This Role Matters
Your work directly supports the reliability and safety of equipment used in well intervention operations. By ensuring equipment is serviced, tested, and repaired to the highest standards, you will help maintain operational performance, product quality, and customer confidence.
About NOV
NOV's Intervention & Stimulation Equipment business delivers industry-leading pressure control technologies and aftermarket services supporting well intervention and production operations worldwide. Through engineering expertise, manufacturing excellence, and lifecycle support, NOV helps customers improve safety, operational reliability, and equipment performance across global energy markets.
What We Offer
At NOV, you'll join an experienced technical team within a modern workshop environment where continuous learning and practical development are encouraged. You'll receive structured on-the-job training, opportunities to develop specialist technical skills, and exposure to industry-leading pressure control equipment. We foster a collaborative culture where safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.
Diversity & Inclusion
At NOV, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity in all its forms and believe that different perspectives drive innovation and success. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Responsibilities
- Assemble, disassemble, service, inspect, repair, and test Pressure Control Equipment (PCE).
- Diagnose faults and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Perform pressure testing in accordance with approved procedures and quality standards.
- Interpret engineering drawings, technical documentation, and work instructions to complete assigned tasks accurately.
- Maintain high standards of quality, housekeeping, and workplace safety within the workshop.
- Identify equipment issues and report opportunities for product or process improvements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and 5S activities.
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative workshop team.
- Participate in daily team meetings and contribute to operational planning.
- Support colleagues across the workshop when required to achieve business objectives.
- Complete work safely, efficiently, and in compliance with NOV policies and procedures.
- Be prepared to work reasonable overtime when operational requirements demand.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
Experience
- Experience within a mechanical maintenance, manufacturing, service, or workshop environment.
- Practical experience working with mechanical equipment.
- Experience working with hydraulic and/or pneumatic systems.
- Ability to diagnose technical faults and solve mechanical problems.
Technical Skills
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Ability to safely operate standard hand and power tools.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently using sound judgement and initiative.
Personal Attributes
- Reliable with a strong commitment to attendance and safety.
- Strong attention to detail and quality.
- Team player who is equally comfortable working independently.
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn new skills and processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent mechanical trade qualification.
- NC qualification or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Experience servicing or repairing Pressure Control Equipment (PCE).
- Experience working with Wireline or Well Intervention equipment.
- Experience carrying out pressure testing activities.
- Forklift certificate.
- Overhead crane certificate.
- Knowledge of Elmar or Anson product lines.
- Previous experience within the energy, oil & gas, industrial equipment, or heavy engineering sectors.
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 WorldThroughout 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 FamilyWe 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 InnovationThrough purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.
Service Above AllThis drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.
