Crewperson
NOV · Houston, Texas, United States · onsite
- Support daily activities associated with the Well Return Program.
- Clean pin and box threaded connections on returned tubular products using approved cleaning methods, tools, and materials.
- Remove thread compound, grease, dirt, rust, scale, debris, and other contaminants from threaded areas as required.
- Prepare threaded connections for visual inspection and subsequent processing.
- Exercise care during cleaning to prevent damage to threads, seals, shoulders, and other critical connection surfaces.
- Identify and report visible damage or abnormal conditions discovered during the cleaning process, including damaged threads, corrosion, dents, deformation, or excessive wear.
- Properly handle and position tubular products during cleaning and processing activities.
- Install or remove thread protectors as required by the established work process.
- Segregate or identify material according to job instructions and Well Return Program requirements.
- Assist with receiving, staging, moving, and organizing returned material.
- Maintain traceability and identification of material throughout the work process.
- Use approved hand tools, cleaning equipment, and materials in accordance with applicable procedures.
- Inspect tools and equipment before use and immediately report damaged or unsafe equipment.
- Maintain good housekeeping around cleaning stations, racks, work areas, and material staging locations.
- Properly collect and dispose of used cleaning materials, debris, thread compound, and other waste according to facility and environmental requirements.
- Participate in pre-job safety meetings, toolbox talks, job safety analyses, and other required HSE activities.
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all applicable safety requirements.
- Immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, near misses, product damage, and quality concerns.
- Assist inspectors, supervisors, and other Associated Services personnel as needed to maintain safe and efficient workflow.
- Complete required documentation accurately and follow supervisor instructions and established work procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Follow all NOV HSE policies, procedures, and site-specific requirements.
- Complete required hazard assessments before beginning work.
- Use appropriate PPE for cleaning, material handling, and other assigned activities.
- Follow approved chemical handling requirements and review applicable Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
- Maintain awareness of pinch points, suspended loads, rotating equipment, material movement, sharp edges, and other workplace hazards.
- Never place hands or body parts in an unsafe position while tubular products are being moved or handled.
- Stop work and immediately notify supervision when an unsafe condition exists.
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous experience with tubular products, threaded connections, inspection support, oilfield equipment, or industrial cleaning is preferred.
- Ability to recognize basic thread and connection features.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to safely use hand tools and cleaning equipment.
- Ability to follow written work instructions and verbal directions.
- Ability to maintain product identification and traceability.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team in an industrial environment.
- Ability to complete all required NOV safety, quality, and job-specific training.