Workshop Assistant -

NOV Downhole is a division in the National Oilwell Varco family. On Forus, Stavanger we run one of Europe’s service centers where our main focus is Service and Repair of drilling tools for offshore use on the Continental shelf. Our department is constantly being developed and with an increase in work load we now see the need to extend our work force.

As Workshop Assistant in NOV Downhole your primary job role is to assist the service team and provide support to carry-out general workshop duties. All work tasks must be undertaken, and equipment operated adhering to all Job Safety Analysis and related Risk Assessments. The role has a range of tasks involved with individuals taking responsibility for understanding and conforming to PPE, Quality and HSE Policies. All service/workshop related personnel have direct responsibility for workshop and yard housekeeping and should be proactive in maintaining a clean and organized workplace. The Workshop Assistant job requires extensive use of workshop and lifting equipment and is an integral role within the service team to ensure efficient service and timely load-outs of tools and to maintain a clean, safe place of work.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Assist Service Technicians where required during tool service process
• General workshop duties including washing, cleaning and preparing of tools for NDT Inspection. Painting of tools to prepare for dispatch
• Assist with goods in-out to load/unload trucks and pack and un-pack cargo baskets, inventory and rework shipments
• Extensive safe and efficient use of all workshop Service and lifting equipment following all applicable risk assessments and JSA’s.
• Responsible for maintaining a high standard of housekeeping and participating in preventive maintenance system to ensure workshop equipment checks are completed

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Education at high school level
• Previous experience in a similar job role is preferable.
• Forklift license (T4, T5, T8)
• Crane license (G4)
• Computer literacy including good knowledge of Microsoft application
• Good communication skills - both English and Norwegian
• Service minded and able to work independently and structured in a high pace environment

We can offer:
In National Oilwell Varco we can offer an interesting and demanding job in an international environment with opportunities for professional development. We have an informal environment characterized by trust and openness, with good conditions and exciting career opportunities both at home and abroad.