E.H. Technical Applications Manager – Midstream

About the role

As the E.H. Technical Applications Manager Midstream you will serve as the primary technical interface between customers and NOV throughout the quotation contract review and order entry process. Your focus will be on ensuring customer requirements are fully understood technically compliant and aligned with NOVs engineering standards manufacturing capabilities and commercial objectives before projects enter execution.

Working closely with customers EPC contractors Sales Engineering Manufacturing Quality and Supply Chain you will help reduce project risk improve execution efficiency and strengthen customer relationships by delivering technically complete and commercially aligned solutions.

Why join NOV

At NOV youll work alongside experienced engineering and commercial professionals on technically complex international projects. Youll have the opportunity to influence customer solutions collaborate across global teams and contribute to continuous improvement while supporting some of the worlds leading energy operators and EPC contractors.

Diversity & Inclusion

At NOV we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity in all its forms and believe that different perspectives drive innovation and success. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender age ethnicity nationality disability sexual orientation gender identity religion or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

• Act as the primary technical interface between customers and NOV throughout the quotation contract review and order entry process.
• Review customer specifications contractual documentation and technical requirements to identify risks clarify expectations and ensure technical compliance.
• Collaborate with customers EPC contractors Sales and Engineering to resolve technical queries and develop practical commercially viable solutions.
• Negotiate technically acceptable alternatives that align customer requirements with NOV engineering standards manufacturing capabilities and project schedules.
• Deliver technically complete and commercially aligned clean orders that enable efficient engineering execution with minimal clarification after order entry.
• Coordinate cross-functional technical reviews involving Engineering Manufacturing Operations Supply Chain Quality and Sales to ensure proposed solutions are practical executable and profitable.
• Evaluate technical and commercial risks throughout the quotation and contract review process recommending effective mitigation strategies.
• Support Sales during customer meetings technical bid clarifications and pre-award discussions as the regional technical authority.
• Develop and maintain regional application guidelines standard technical responses and customer-specific documentation to improve consistency quality and execution efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and product training to Sales Engineering Manufacturing and Commercial teams while supporting strategic customers during project execution customer visits factory acceptance tests (FATs) and other business development activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards company engineering practices Quality Management System requirements and HSE policies.
• Travel across the Eastern Hemisphere to support customers regional offices and manufacturing facilities as required.

• Associates degree technical diploma or equivalent technical education in Mechanical Engineering Technology Manufacturing Technology Industrial Technology or a related technical discipline. Equivalent industry experience will be considered. Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience supporting engineered-to-order products within the oil and gas industry.
• Demonstrated experience with pressure-containing equipment pipeline products or quick opening closures throughout the quotation manufacturing testing installation or service lifecycle.
• Extensive knowledge of Midstream product applications customer specifications manufacturing processes and field operations.
• Experience working directly with customers EPC contractors Sales and Engineering to resolve technical issues and develop practical solutions.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods including machining welding assembly hydrostatic testing and inspection.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings technical specifications contracts and customer requirements.

• Excellent communication negotiation and relationship management skills with both internal and external stakeholders.