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Hitachi, Ltd.

Field Service Technician (B)

Earth, TX · On-site +1

Location: (HE)Remote_Earth City Job ID: R0039833 Date Posted: 2024-06-06 Company Name: HITACHI ... Complete vacuum oil processing logs * Have a strong understanding of the theory of operation and ...

Hitachi, Ltd.

Field Service Technician Class B

Houston, TX · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: Yes The Opportunity In this role, you will ... Operate and maintain vacuum oil processing and oil handling equipment with direction, including ...

Hitachi, Ltd.

Field Service Technician Class B

Houston, TX · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: Yes The Opportunity In this role, you will ... Operate and maintain vacuum oil processing and oil handling equipment with direction, including ...

Atlas Copco

Field Service Technician

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$29 - $36/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... remote monitoring, and air audits. * You will pressure wash and clean the customer's entire ... oil sample forms, and parts return documents, * You will attend training at our Air Academy and ...

IE Corp.

Field Service Technician - Dallas, Texas

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... oil and gas and mining industries. Reporting directly to the National Service Manager, we are currently seeking a Remote - Field Service Technician for our Central Region and based in Dallas, Texas.

First American

Sr. Field Survey Tech - Remote (USA)

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$26.88 - $35.82/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Pay Range: $26.88 - $35.82 Hourly, Remote This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may ...

INNIO

Field Service Technician

Midland, TX · On-site +1

Whether you're in oil & gas, power generation, or industrial operations, we provide fuel-flexible, overbuilt systems that perform when it matters most. Position Overview: As a Field Service ...

SPATCO

Service Tech EXP - West Texas (Remote)

Odessa, TX · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

SPATCO Energy Solutions has been an industry leader in providing energy solutions since 1935. We are here to provide the best energy solutions to our customers. We are built on service. From the ...

INNIO

Field Service Technician

Midland, TX · On-site +1

Whether you're in oil & gas, power generation, or industrial operations, we provide fuel-flexible, overbuilt systems that perform when it matters most. Position Overview: As a Field Service ...

Valmont Industries Inc.

Field Service Technician

Dalhart, TX · Remote

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a ...

Veolia Environnement SA

Field Service Technician

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$28.28 - $35.40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and control issues, including PLC-based systems and remote monitoring platforms * Monitor and optimize disinfection performance (UV dose, UV transmittance, ozone ...

Diebold Nixdorf

Field Service Technician

Midland, TX · Remote

Vocational/Trade School preferred #LI-DC1 #LI-Remote * Gains familiarity with Field Service Technician practices and procedures. * With guidance and / or in conjunction with more experienced ...

Atlas Copco

$25 - $40/hr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

You will join a dynamic field service team, working remotely and spending a significant amount of time traveling to visit customers within your designated area, United States (US). #LI-Remote Contact ...

Diebold Nixdorf

Field Service Technician

Austin, TX · Remote

Vocational/Trade School preferred #LI-DC1 #LI-Remote * Gains familiarity with Field Service Technician practices and procedures. * With guidance and / or in conjunction with more experienced ...

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Remote Service- Rig Monitoring (RSM) Sales Engineer

NOV, Inc.

Conroe, TX • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

NOV rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 56 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

178th of 490 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description


Organizational Role
We are looking for a driven Sales Engineer to join our Max Completions team, focused on accelerating the global adoption of Remote Service-Rig Monitoring (RSM). This role will contribute directly to NOV's digital transformation strategy by driving technical sales, supporting commercialization efforts, and expanding the footprint of Max Completions across key markets.
You will work closely with Sales, Software Development, Support, and our 24/7 Completions Optimization Engineers to position and deliver end-to-end monitoring solutions that connect service rig operations to the office. Acting as a technical advisor to customers, you will engage directly with field and office stakeholders to demonstrate value, support deployments, and ensure successful adoption of RSM.
This role is responsible for driving product sales, supporting go-to-market execution, and identifying opportunities to scale RSM globally through strategic customer engagement and technical differentiation.
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop deep technical expertise in Max Completions RSM and effectively position its value to customers across global markets
  • Drive technical sales activities including demos, trials, and customer presentations to support revenue growth and adoption
  • Monitor industry trends for both customers and competitors; perform market research for potential new product offerings
  • Identify opportunities, qualify leads, and close technically complex deals
  • Act as a trusted advisor to customers by translating operational challenges into tailored RSM solutions
  • Provide quarterly and annual sales forecast
  • Support global deployments, pilots, and scale-ups, ensuring successful implementation and customer adoption
  • Gather and communicate customer feedback, field insights, and performance results to internal teams
  • Collaborate with Software Development and Support to resolve technical issues and improve product performance
  • Contribute to go-to-market execution by supporting regional strategies, messaging, and competitive positioning
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with operators, service companies, and key stakeholders
  • Represent Max Completions at industry events, customer meetings, and field engagements to drive market awareness
  • Support commercial efforts including proposals, pricing discussions, and technical input to contracts
  • Travel globally to engage customers, support field operations, and expand RSM adoption
  • Ensure compliance with NOV HSE policies and procedures
  • Perform other related duties as required

Desirable Qualifications
  • 7+ years experience in completions, service rig operations, or oilfield services
  • Proven track record in technical sales or sales engineering for digital or monitoring solutions
  • Deep understanding of rig instrumentation (hook load, pressure, depth tracking systems)
  • Demonstrated success driving product adoption across multiple regions or global markets
  • Strong commercial acumen with ability to articulate ROI and close technically complex deals
  • Credibility engaging with both field personnel and executive-level stakeholders
  • Experience leading customer deployments, pilots, and scale-ups in live operations
  • Ability to translate operational challenges into differentiated technical solutions
  • Excellent presentation, demo, and stakeholder influence skills
  • Willingness to travel globally to support growth and customer engagement
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (advanced degree a plus)
  • College degree preferred or 5+ years of technical sales experience
  • Ability to pass background check and drug test

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS: (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan - NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
  • Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.
  • FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
  • FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
  • FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
  • All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
  • All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.

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About NOV

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Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment and operational support necessary for success. We have the people, capabilities and vision to serve the needs of a challenging and evolving industry. One the world can’t live without. We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create lasting impact for ourselves, our customers and the communities where we live and work. We take responsibility for each other and our company’s future, knowing that personal ownership leads to broader success. We believe in purposeful innovation because we see what others do not and we act. Through business innovation, product creation and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Industry

Oil and gas extraction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US

Year founded

1841

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