Grass is greener - Technician NOV Employee Review

4.0
Jun 4, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

The general reliability and predictive nature of the oil and gas industry provides a very stable platform for employment. Despite the cyclical nature of downturns, many facilities do all they can to not lay people off unnecessarily.

Cons

The pay is not comparable to the rest of the industry. Many technicians and rig workers leave NOV for better pay at other companies, however, those jobs rarely last like a career at NOV would.

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5.0
Mar 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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
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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