National Oilwell Varco "Salary" Reviews

Likes

Good benifits, better salary as compared to there companies.

Dislikes

very difficult to get promotions. Only connected people of management get parmoted regardless of their educational and experience.top management don't have technical knowledge so they don't understand importance of blue collor employees

Work Details

Work days: Rotational Shift (Strict Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

Likes

Work life balance and freedom to do your work. Very transparent culture. Good salary ranges while joining.

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Appraisals are absolutely neglected. Rare promotions as very limited hierarchy is there. People are working for years on the same position / designation. No involvement of HR in any of these things and lack of policies.

Likes

Initial Salary compensation is good.

Dislikes

No work life balance.

Work Details

Work days: Monday to Saturday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

Likes

Timely salary every month.

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No good increament .

Work Details

Work days: Monday to Friday (Strict Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

Likes

Free Coffee and Hybrid schedule

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I do not recommend any of the robotics positions at NOV. The robotics team at NOV is currently in disarray. Management and project managers set unrealistic deadlines, and communication is severely lacking—not just within the robotics group, but across the organization. Information is seldom shared or directed to the appropriate individuals, leading to hasty, poorly thought-out decisions that undermine morale. Team Dynamics: There is a notable absence of effective leadership or management within the team. While there are talented individuals on the NOV robotics team, some members are resistant to change, creating internal conflict and a hostile work environment. The turnover rate is exceptionally high. Short Notice Deployments: Employees are often asked to deploy on very short notice, sometimes on the same day or with only 1-2 days' notice. These deployments can involve over 12 hours of travel time, which is not compensated if it occurs over the weekend, despite frequent requests for weekend travel. Deployments can last from weeks to months. Deployment Conditions: Deployments typically involve mandatory 12+ hour shifts, seven days a week, whether on land rigs or sea vessels. For salaried engineering positions, NOV expects an additional 44 hours of work per week, justified by an unspoken "rig bonus" of $150 on weekdays and $250 on weekends. This bonus essentially compensates employees much less than an hourly rate would. Furthermore, there is no plan to increase this bonus in the future, and overtime is not offered to salaried employees<mark style="background-color: #fff5e4;">. Salary Issues: Do not accept the standard $85,000 salary offered to all new hires, regardless of experience</mark>. It is important to negotiate for a salary that reflects your worth, as raises are nearly impossible to secure. Employees in the robotics group are underpaid compared to industry standards. Management is aware of this issue and has acknowledged it to the team, yet no actions have been taken. Additionally, the company exploits employees who require visas or sponsorships by offering them lower salaries. Robotics Systems: The robotics team utilizes the Robot Operating System (ROS), which is experimental and was initially developed as an educational tool. The team refuses to use the built-in functions of the robot controllers, resulting in none of the deployed systems being 100% operational or stable. The system developed by NOV is still in its early stages and requires 2-5 years of significant redevelopment to be successful. Despite this, systems are being deployed in the field, necessitating engineers and field service personnel to address known issues on-site....Read More

Work Details

Work policy: 2 days/week from office

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Likes

Very good medical benefits.

Dislikes

No clear cut salary structure, no clear cut appraisal process defined.

Likes

I like working in NOV as it gives you opportunities to explore everything you handle freedom of work and work life balance

Dislikes

Poor salary growth

Work Details

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

Likes

Multicultured , Good salary

Dislikes

No scope of any human intervention , Very result oriented

Work Details

too much manpower turnover , Too much politics , Too much corruption and No management control

Work timings: Flexible Timings

Work related travel: This job involves Travel Within City.