Shop Technician - Midland, TX

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

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 inspection and testing procedures to verify products meet applicable SOPs and quality requirements.
• Safely operate applicable automated high‑pressure and high‑voltage testing equipment.
• Independently inspect, test, prepare, repair, and rebuild qualified ESP components.
• Troubleshoot common component failures and abnormal test results within assigned areas of technical competency.
• Recognize out-of-specification conditions and determine appropriate next steps within established procedures.
• Load, unload, move, stage, and properly handle ESP equipment using forklifts and other approved material‑handling equipment.
• Pull and prepare equipment for inspection, testing, repair, rebuilding, and shipment.
• Perform assembly, repair, rebuilding, and reconstruction activities on qualified ESP product lines.
• Maintain accurate documentation associated with inspection, testing, repair, and product movement.
• Collaborate with inventory personnel to conduct cycle counts, identify discrepancies, and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Maintain and reinforce Company 6S expectations within assigned work areas.
• Assist with the training and development of Technician I employees and new hires in basic shop practices and qualified technical tasks.
• Participate in cross‑training to expand technical capability across additional ESP components and product lines.
• Complete all work safely and follow applicable safety requirements in support of the NOV Safety culture.
• Complete and actively participate in all required HSE training.

High School/GED

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• 2-3 years of relevant ESP equipment experience or 3-5 years of mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, oilfield, or shop experience, or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Demonstrated mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Ability to independently perform standard inspection, testing, handling, and repair processes on qualified product lines.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot common product and testing issues.
• Ability to read and comprehend SOPs, work instructions, technical documentation, and correspondence.
• Strong work ethic, dependability, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and assist in developing less‑experienced technicians.

• Strong knowledge of at least two 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.

City:
Midland

State:
Texas

Operations_ Specialist

Technician