Great place to get your foot into the oil industry, and then get out once you get experience - Applications Engineer NOV Employee Review

2.0
Sep 20, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Will take just about anyone with a degree.

Cons

Pay is second to last in similar position at other similar companies. So big it is completely disorganized.

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5.0
Jan 25, 2026
Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work. Good benefits.

Cons

Oil and gas is a cyclical industry

4.0
Jun 17, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Very work/life balance friendly. Very strong benefits package.

Cons

Very Siloed. NOV is the result of over 100 acquisitions and the fractured condition of systems and procedures is evident. Leadership is working on it.

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