Technical Training Instructor

About NOV and Rig Technologies

National Oilwell Varco (NOV) is a leading provider of technology, equipment, and services to the global oil and gas industry that supports customers' full-field drilling, completion, and production needs. Since 1862, NOV has pioneered innovations that improve the cost-effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and environmental impact of oil and gas operations.

NOV Rig Technologies makes and supports the world's most advanced drilling solutions. With a long history of manufacturing advanced drilling equipment packages-think top drives, iron roughnecks, drawworks, BOPs, and risers-as well as complete land rigs, we're constantly working to solve our customers' operational challenges. We're designing new technology and robotics that deliver increased automation; expanding our training offerings to help our partners close the industry's generational gap; and developing smarter, more advanced drilling solutions for all types of land and offshore environments.

We're continually pushing our own standards higher to deliver the safest, most efficient, and most reliable drilling solutions in the world. Join us as we continue to power the industry that powers the world.

NOV Rig Technologies is currently recruiting for a Technical Instructor with PLC experience to join our team at 5200 N Sam Houston Pkwy W in Houston.

Facility/Group Responsibilities

• Plan and direct classroom training, electronic learning, multimedia programs, and other computer-aided instructional technologies, simulators, conferences, and workshops

• Mentor other instructors in the subject matter, content, and course delivery techniques for assigned technical courses

• Produce training schedules and classroom agenda

• Determine and develop course content and training material (presentations, worksheets, etc) according to objectives

• Determine overall effectiveness of instructional courses and make improvements as needed

• Engage with colleagues around the world to align/coordinate work activities across time zones

• Maintain safe and healthy training environment by following organization standards and legal regulations

Education & Experience

• High School GED

• Preferred Siemens Software- PLC experience

• 3-5 years' experience in applicable field or similar role

• Experience drafting documents, organizing content, proofreading, and editing copy, including procedures and SME-provided materials

Job Requirements

• Willing and able to complete required safety and survival courses for entry onto rigs

• Willing and able to travel globally, and work in industrial environments, such as factories, offshore rigs, land rigs, and manufacturing facilities, as needed

Behavioral Competencies

• Knowledge of various training and teaching methods

• Outstanding communication skills and comfortable speaking to crowds

• Excellent decision making and organizational skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with a team as required

• Strong ability to organize, plan, prioritize multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment required

• Research, recommend, and participate in professional self-development activities to continually grow professional capabilities

• Self-confidence dealing with complex situations

Technical Competencies

• Intermediate computer skills and knowledge

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software

• Experience with learning management software