This is a very poor department to work. Just a revolving door. - Field Service Engineer NOV Employee Review

1.0
20 May 2010
Recommend
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Pros

It is a job. They do not lay off much. Decent training opportunities.

Cons

The job was misrepresented during the interview. I was lured away from a decent job to come to this company. I was asked to sign a one sided contract in order to accept the job. Of course, I did not see the contract until I had resigned from my previous employer and worked at NOV for a week. Classic bait and switch. Beware! Below averege wages. No personal time off unless using your 10 days of vacation time. "Every man for themselves" style of management. 30+ hour shifts. Limited overtime and

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5.0
21 May 2026
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Pros

Good Resources to do job

Cons

Lack of Training for improvement - learn as you go

4.0
12 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good job security as long as you follow the rules.

Cons

Can be hard to move up

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