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NOV Employee Reviews about "oil and gas"
Updated Nov 5, 2021
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- "Highly recommend the company to those seeking security and long last friendships with great coworkers." (in 34 reviews)
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- "There have been lots of layoffs and we came out at a loss after quarter 1 of 2017." (in 57 reviews)
- "Though our jobs are the same it seems as though the different managers try to create some kind of separation as if we are not on the same team or trying to accomplish the same mission." (in 42 reviews)
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Reviews about "oil and gas"
Return to all Reviews- Current Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Friendly atmosphere, but low pay for the industry.
Apr 16, 2014 - Data Administrator in Houston, TXRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Room to move up the ladder.
Cons
The salary base compared to other oil and gas companies is below market.
Continue reading - Former Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Technology Manager
Feb 7, 2017 - Technology Manager in Houston, TXRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Work Life Balance was great Travel was a great perk Not too much stress A lot of growth opportunities
Cons
Salaries are low Oil&gas is a cyclical industry Benefits were smashed during the oil&gas price plummet
- Current Employee★★★★★
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it was intellectually stimulating, satisfactory, and more opportunities for new positions.
Cons
Job security is prone to fluctuations in the oil and gas industry
Continue reading - Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Great place to work. Excellent benefits.
Jan 4, 2017 - Anonymous EmployeeRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Relaxed work environment. Plenty of opportunities for cross training and growth. Great advancement opportunities.
Cons
Oil and gas has been down so they've experienced quite a few layoffs recently.
- Current Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Great Company For Future employment
Oct 8, 2012 - Business Analyst in Houston, TXRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Good Benefits and strong leadership
Cons
Low pay for Oil and Gas
Continue reading - Former Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Drilling Systems Engineer
Feb 16, 2017 - Systems Engineer in Houston, TXRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
I got to do extensive traveling around the world.
Cons
Salaries are not very competitive in the oil and gas industry. Business is poorly managed.
- Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Great place to work
Aug 14, 2014 - Anonymous Employee in Houston, TXRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Seem to care for their employees. They support continued training and will pay for other training opportunities People are great and many chances to travel. Insurance is great.
Cons
Pay may be a little low compared to other Oil and Gas companies
- Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Overall enjoyed working at NOV
Jul 19, 2020 - Structural Designer in Houston, TXRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Benefits, Pay, Flexibility and laid back atmosphere
Cons
Oil&Gas Industry is volatile and job security is not looking bright
- Former Employee★★★★★
Pros
Great benefits, engaging responsibilities, friendly people.
Cons
Job security based on oil and gas industry.
- Former Employee★★★★★
Decent company to work for. But pay unless you are management is minimal for the work you perform.
May 16, 2013 -RecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Benefits are good. People are ok to work for.
Cons
Lots of work and doing other peoples job. Long hours and with that being said you could have to run to a gas rig at 5:00pm to deliver a roll of toilet paper.
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