Great place to get your foot into the oil industry, and then get out once you get experience - Applications Engineer NOV Employee Review

2.0
Sep 20, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Will take just about anyone with a degree.

Cons

Pay is second to last in similar position at other similar companies. So big it is completely disorganized.

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5.0
Mar 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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