Job Description

About the Role

The Technical Planner is responsible for controlling repair projects within the Aftermarket Operations Repair Facility and coordinating with external vendors from the release of work orders through to completion. The role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with NOV specifications and quality standards.

The Technical Planner plays a key role in coordinating repair activities, maintaining accurate planning documentation, monitoring job costs, and facilitating communication between internal teams, customers, and suppliers. This role supports operational efficiency by ensuring work orders, inspection plans, and documentation are properly managed throughout the repair lifecycle.

About the Company

NOV delivers technology-driven solutions to empower the global energy industry. With a long-standing reputation for innovation, quality, and reliability, NOV supports customers across drilling, completion, production, and industrial markets. Our teams are dedicated to improving operational efficiency, maintaining high safety standards, and delivering best-in-class solutions to our customers worldwide.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a global organisation supporting the energy sector
• Exposure to complex repair and manufacturing planning processes
• Career development through competency programs and training initiatives
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Key Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and maintain Quality Plans, Routers, and Inspection Test Plans (ITPs).
• Prepare work packs and release work orders to the repair shop.
• Schedule and lead job kick-off meetings for new projects.
• Ensure repair projects are completed on time and within planned cost targets.
• Provide input to the Scheduler for manufacturing and repair build plans.
• Maintain and update ERP systems, routers, and documentation in line with company procedures.
• Manage and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) and submit pick tickets.
• Support shop floor technicians and supervisors with technical queries.
• Monitor job costs and progress during the repair phase to ensure contract compliance.
• Coordinate with engineering, suppliers, vendors, and internal departments as required.
• Arrange repair kick-off meetings with customers and internal stakeholders when required.
• Track production status and monitor purchase requisitions for outside services.
• Maintain project tracking systems and ensure accurate project documentation.
• Assist with data book and final documentation creation alongside the Repair Coordinator.
• Review completed work orders and support billing documentation submission.
• Participate in competency programs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

Essential

• GCSE Level 3 or above or equivalent relevant business qualification.
• Computer literacy with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience in a similar planning or operational role.

Desirable

• HNC/HND in a business-related subject or equivalent qualification.
• Working knowledge of the Oil and Gas industry.

Core Skills

• Strong business acumen and ability to evaluate and apply technical information.
• Effective decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Process management and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workloads.
• Strong communication and written documentation skills.

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong customer focus with the ability to maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborative team player with strong peer relationship skills.
• Confident and professional communicator in both written and verbal interactions.
• Diplomatic and firm when negotiating or resolving issues.
• Commitment to personal development and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates integrity and adherence to ethical principles.

Why Join Us

At NOV, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can grow their careers while contributing to industry-leading solutions. Your work will play a vital role in supporting operational success and delivering quality service to our global customers.

Join our Global Family

At NOV, we are committed to supporting your personal, financial, and professional wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Finance & Protection

• Pension Plan

• Income Protection

• Life Assurance

• Personal Accident Coverage

Flexible Benefits (via salary sacrifice options for you and your family)

• Dental Insurance

• Healthcare Cash Plan

• Partner Life Assurance

• Critical Illness Cover

• Retail Vouchers

• Gym Membership

• Cycle to Work Scheme

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.