Field Service Technician

Location: Kintore

Job Description
 
About the Role

As a Field Service Technician, you will be responsible for the service, maintenance, and technical support of NOV Wireline and Flowline equipment both at our Kintore facility and at customer locations worldwide.

This is a hands-on role combining workshop-based activities with field service assignments, including offshore and international travel. You will work on pressure control equipment, control modules, and wireline systems, playing a key role in ensuring reliability, safety, and performance of critical equipment used in global operations.

About the Company

NOV is a leading provider of technology, equipment, and services to the global oil and gas industry. With a long-standing history of innovation, NOV supports customers in improving efficiency, safety, and environmental performance across drilling, completion, and production operations.

Our Wireline and Flowline business delivers critical equipment and aftermarket services supporting operations worldwide.

What We Offer
Opportunity to work with industry-leading pressure control technology in a globally recognised organisation   
Exposure to a wide range of technical challenges across workshop and field environments   
Hands-on experience with complex systems including pressure control equipment, control modules, and wireline technologies   
International field exposure through regular travel to customer locations (onshore and offshore), particularly across Africa and the Middle East   
A varied role combining local base work in Kintore with global assignments   
Close collaboration within a small, experienced, and supportive team environment   
Structured onboarding and ongoing product training to build deep technical expertise   
Opportunities for career progression and internal mobility based on performance and capability   
A dynamic service environment with a strong focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement  

Key Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities:

Service, maintain, and test NOV pressure control equipment and control modules   
Perform pressure testing up to 22.5k PSI in line with safety and quality standards   
Assemble, disassemble, and prepare components within a manufacturing/workshop environment   
Interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation to ensure accurate execution of work   
Provide technical support both remotely and on-site at customer locations   
Carry out field service activities globally, including offshore interventions   
Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues using structured problem-solving techniques   
Ensure all work is completed in compliance with HSE policies and company procedures  Additional Responsibilities:
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and suggest process enhancements   
Collaborate with internal teams to support operational and customer requirements   
Maintain accurate service documentation and reporting  

Qualifications & Skills

Essential

Qualifications:

Time-served apprenticeship or HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline   
Proven experience in maintaining and servicing pressure control equipment and control modules

Experience with high-pressure testing (up to 22.5k PSI)   
Strong background in assembly and manufacturing environments   
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings   
Good computer literacy (Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, Outlook)   
Willingness and flexibility to travel internationally, including offshore assignments  Desired

Qualifications:

Experience with wireline winches and masts   
NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) experience   
Valid offshore certifications   
Higher education in a relevant engineering discipline  Soft Skills
Strong problem-solving mindset with a practical, hands-on approach   
Ability to work independently as well as part of a close-knit team   
Adaptability to changing environments, including field and offshore conditions   
Clear and effective communication skills in technical contexts  Why Join Us?

Join a globally recognised leader in pressure control technology and become part of a skilled and collaborative team based in Kintore.

This role offers a unique combination of technical…