Field Service Technician – Rig Equipment

About the role

As a Field Service Technician within NOV’s Rig Aftermarket team, you will be based in Baku, Azerbaijan and provide on‑site service, repair, inspection and fault‑finding for rig equipment used offshore, onshore and in workshops across the Caspian region. You will work closely with customers, service engineers and other NOV specialists to ensure equipment operates safely, reliably and efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Perform service, repair, overhaul and inspection of NOV rig equipment globally, with a focus on the Caspian region.
• Diagnose faults, read and redline engineering drawings and schematics, and implement corrective actions.
• Support instrumentation & control (I&C) projects and provide technical recommendations to improve product efficiency.
• Prepare and update daily reports, survey reports, parts lists and service documentation.
• Respond to emergency “Rig Down” calls and travel on‑site for assignments ranging from three days to three weeks.
• Collaborate with customers, internal stakeholders and HSE personnel to resolve issues and promote safety standards.

Required profile

• Technical background with experience in rig equipment maintenance and repair.
• Willingness and ability to travel regionally and internationally on an ad‑hoc basis.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and environmental (HSE) practices.
• Effective communication skills for reporting status updates to customers and internal teams.

Required skills

• Rig equipment repair and overhaul
• Fault diagnosis and troubleshooting
• Interpretation of engineering drawings and schematics
• Use of diagnostic and inspection tools
• Knowledge of HSE regulations and compliance