National Oilwell Varco Employer Reviews

Work 12 hours everyday, plenty of work, poor management.

great benefits.

Although NOV is the 3rd largest oilfield services company in the world, The NOV/Brandt division in Ray, ND is very dysfunctional and poorly managed.

Management does not seem to care about being the most expensive solids company. And that is for outdated and often unsightly equipment .In spite of being run off because of gouging for flyash, polymer, – more... and other fees, NOV insists on continuing the same rate card with their current client list

In early 2012 ,NOV had over 70 rigs in ND, more than anyone else. Now they have 30 or less.

They treat their employees so badly, that the exodus to other solids companies continues to thin the staff. Every week they lose at least one more employee.

Threats of being fired, written up and/or having your safety bonus revoked ARE the culture. – less

Work work work... Typical day is 14-16 hours. Subject to be laid off.

you are replaceable and they waste breath reminding you everyday

ok place to work but made a management change that I did not agree with

Enjoy my time there and the exposure to a large corporate setting.

A typical workday for myself takes place on a drilling location. During drilling operations, I am responsible for the supervision and engineering of drilling fluids. Working with customers, offering technical solutions in field procedures.

My current position offers very little interaction with managers or co-workers.

The most difficult part of the – more... job is not being recognized for my efforts, not able to prove what I am capable of.

The most enjoyable part of the job is when the job is completed and customers are satisfied. – less

A typical day at work included finding large and small parts needed for oil rig repairs. Expediting and getting parts shipped out. Working on side projects for new stores on other rigs

My work day would consist of filling standing orders for downhole tools. i learned to assemble all size of tools,management was very helpful with any work that was assigned, my co-workers were very kool we all worked as a team,the hardest part of the job was working when the weather was cold,that made the metal harder to disassemble,the most enjoyable – more... part of this job was, to see the end product of all down hole tools. – less

The most enjoyable part of my job has been the experience of interacting with customers and the different levels of management.

I had a great time traveling the world. Very good experience. Great technology.

if you have a small company and have spent years training your staff watchout as they will steal your staff by offering them more money than your small company can afford very sneaky they should
pay and train there own!!!!

I spend my day, traveling between my assigned rigs, making sure all MD Totco equipment is functioning properly. The equipment ranges from satellite and wireless, gas detection systems, to VRD driven auto drillers. I also service the pit monitoring systems, which include ultrasonic depth measurement. And make myself responsible for keeping every rig – more... up to date with prompt and accurate billing for all assets on each location. – less

I’ve been a devoted, quiet and hardworking blue-collar employee for many years now while simultaneously attending a local university. Now that I’m nearly finished with school, I can’t get out of my surroundings to save my life despite the fact that I’ve proven myself time and time again, and I have the intellect, the attitude, as well as the education – more... to back it up. I’ve applied for more jobs within this plant than I can recount at this point, and not one has landed me a single interview. What I’ve learned about NOV and their slogan “One Team, One Dream”, is that it only really has any meaning to those who are on the other side of the fence; Those who hold the higher paying white-collar jobs. I have personal friends all over the company who span a wide range of professional positions. This includes managers, as well as various other office personnel, and I’m learning very quickly that once a person has been on my side of the fence, one of the blue-collars, it’s extremely difficult, if not impossible to move into a real “professional” position with higher pay and higher dignity & respect. I’m learning that NOV poses as a “family company” while in reality, is just another soulless cooperate beast run by lying double-talking, back-stabbing people. There’s definitely a caste system within the company. Top tier Boy’s Club/golfers = Plant Director & The Chosen Department Managers. Second Tier = Other Managers who don’t make the Boy’s Club cut. Then on down to the important office personnel in our main office bldg. To the not so important office personnel spanning the rest of the plant. Then Supervisors, leads, and finally…we little people who are really, the untouchables. As far as NOV is concerned, those of us who’s worked in the warehouse, we will always carry the stench of blue-collar despite our intelligence, our hard work, and even our university educations. I feel cheated and duped into my position of higher responsibility, and same low pay. “Oh this position will be great for you. It really gives you exposure to all departments within the company, and makes you highly visible. This job will really lead you to better positions.” LIES! This place is ROTTEN and I can’t wait to walk right into my bosses office to tell him I QUIT THIS HORRIBLE JOB AT NOV ORANGE!!!

My advice to those of you who want a job where you can get your foot in the door as a little guy and move up…STAY AWAY!!! NOV is full of lying shysters who will b.s. your face until you join the cult. – less

This is a very strong company! Overall the experience was good as it became my career and life for 22 years. Due to the volume of employee's that had substantial time with the company, career progression track for an individual could be substantially stunted. The "good ole boys club" still runs deep and the very "Senior" executive staff is extremely – more... entrenched in their high backed chairs in the corporate office. Don't expect them the visit the other locations unless they are opening a new facility, etc..... – less

Good company to work for not family oriented. Not good managing its for people who doesnt have a family or a normal social life. when you work for NOV than NOV is your life.

very good place to work, very helpful employees. safety is very important due to the large assemblies that had to be picked up by crane

I enjoyed the opportunities to work on a wide range of projects and technologies with talented people acreoss many fields. I enjoyed meeting and presenting to customers across the globe and the opportunity to visit interesting manufacturing and drilling facilities.

Great place to gain knowledge of the industry. I have just started working as a contractor so I am not in the office full time.

They do seem to be short staffed and I was hoping to get hired on full time.

People seem to stay to themselves but that has been true in all large industries.

They seem to promote many community activities.

Good company for the most part. Down side, there was no perdeim