All work and no play - Field Service Technician NOV Employee Review

3.0
Jun 25, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Job security, interesting technology with plenty of oppotunity to train..

Cons

Horrible balance of work and play. 24-365 on-call status. Scheduling time off, no matter how far in advance, is reluctanlty granted and you will probably be called to a rig anyway

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

Central Role in business success, Broad understanding of company processes, problem-solving and innovation opportunities, strong career progression

Cons

high stress and pressure, long and unpredictable hours, responsibility for unforeseen issues

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