Oil prices falling were the only downside. - Project Manager NOV Employee Review

4.0
Jul 11, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Excellent benefits, managers. High quality products more often than not delivered on time on budget. Customers were never let down even when things went wrong.

Cons

No work. "National Oilwell Varco said on Wednesday that it expects to undertake a round of mass layoffs as low oil prices continue to hamper demand for services. “We are signaling mass layoffs,” the spokesperson said."

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5.0
Jan 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great place to work. Good benefits.

Cons

Oil and gas is a cyclical industry

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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