I have been working at National Oilwell Varco full-time for more than a year - Anonymous employee NOV Employee Review

2.0
Aug 10, 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

All about the people - go to great lengths to retain good workers in recession

Cons

Salary is not as good as competing companies but the experience gained is excellent

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5.0
Mar 5, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Management, organization, training, room to grow

Cons

Some locations dont have as much room to grow without moving

4.0
Jun 17, 2026
Recommend
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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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