NOV

Operations Supervisor

NOV  •  Houston, TX (Onsite)  •  21 hours ago
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Job Description

The Operations Supervisor II at National Oilwell Varco, L.P. is accountable for the overall performance of the assigned inspection facility. Reporting to the Area Operations Manager, the supervisor directs production, quality, safety, budget, and personnel activities, serves as acting Operations Manager when needed, and drives continuous improvement while maintaining strong communication with customers and stakeholders.

  • Direct all aspects of facility operations to meet production, quality, safety, and cost targets.
  • Lead, train, motivate, and evaluate personnel; manage hiring, onboarding, disciplinary actions, and performance reviews.
  • Maintain open communication with customers regarding delivery status and resolve complaints promptly.
  • Approve and monitor expenses, invoices, and timesheets to ensure budget adherence and labor cost control.
  • Responsible for weekly activity reporting.
  • Assist in budget development, conduct cost analyses, and forecast monthly revenue.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company regulations; promote a strong safety culture.
  • Monitor key performance indicators, generate operational reports, and identify process improvements.
  • Oversee inventory accuracy, equipment maintenance schedules, and spare‑parts availability.
  • Resolve operational issues and escalate unresolved matters to the Division Operations Manager as required.
  • Perform additional duties assigned by the Area Operations Manager.

Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in oilfield services or comparable industrial operations.

  • Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA and industry safety standards.
  • Proven ability to manage budgets, control costs, and perform financial analysis.
  • Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous‑improvement methodologies.
  • Proficiency in data analysis, KPI tracking, and reporting tools.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP/CMMS systems.
  • Valid driver’s license with ability to travel between sites as required.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours.

Every day, the oil and gas industry’s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World

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—now and in the future.

Global Family

We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Purposeful Innovation

Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Service Above All

This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.

NOV

About NOV

NOV delivers technology-driven solutions to empower the global energy industry. For more than 150 years, NOV has pioneered innovations that enable its customers to safely produce abundant energy while minimizing environmental impact. The energy industry depends on NOV’s deep expertise and technology to continually improve oilfield operations and assist in efforts to advance the energy transition towards a more sustainable future. NOV powers the industry that powers the world.

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
nov.com
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