It's better unemployed, almost - Field Service Engineer NOV Employee Review

1.0
Mar 29, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

you will make good money has a benefits package company vehicle

Cons

pay starts at 15.50/hr will be required to work 60-100hrs/wk will have to work at time 60 hours straight no breaks no sleep strong click mentality wont get promoted unless you undercut everyone and make friends with the worst of people

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5.0
Mar 5, 2026
Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

Management, organization, training, room to grow

Cons

Some locations dont have as much room to grow without moving

4.0
Jun 17, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Very work/life balance friendly. Very strong benefits package.

Cons

Very Siloed. NOV is the result of over 100 acquisitions and the fractured condition of systems and procedures is evident. Leadership is working on it.

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