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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Performance Engineer - **Company:** National Oilwell Varco - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Office, Oracle (Applications) - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://egay.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/requisitions/preview/41491/?mode=location ## About the Role * Technical diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. * 4+ years of relevant experience (e.g., Field Service, Technical Support, Field Engineering, I&C, eHawk, AM Projects). * Strong technical analysis and report writing skills. * Ability to work effectively across multinational teams and time zones. * Advanced ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic drawings. * Capability to troubleshoot complex, cross-disciplinary technical issues. ## Description * Evaluate, analyze, and recommend improvements to product design, maintenance, and operational performance. * Support the development of new products and drive performance enhancements and cost improvements. * Assess and recommend new materials to support product design changes. * Conduct technical analysis of competitive products, services, and patents. * Serve as a technical escalation point for Tier 2 SMEs, providing advanced analysis and resolution of complex issues. * Comply with all NOV and HSE policies and procedures. * Perform additional duties as assigned by the COE Technical Leader., * Provide advanced technical product support to global SMEs delivering 24/7 support to internal and external customers. * Lead and support training and competency development programs for Tier 2 technicians and engineers. * Identify and analyze product reliability trends to inform performance improvements. * Deliver structured technical feedback to Product Engineering on product performance and reliability. * Review and support Product Notifications (PNs), including planning, implementation, tracking, and reporting. * Prepare technical reports with damage assessments and recommended corrective actions based on field data and customer reports. * Coordinate with internal and external specialists to resolve complex technical issues. * Maintain strong collaboration with Global Product Engineering and related teams. * Partner across business lines to deliver "Service Above All.", * Participate in customer meetings; assess technical issues, provide recommendations, and document outcomes. * Develop technical work scopes and recommend specialized tooling. * Review and optimize spare parts lists and inventory strategies. * Support FATs (Factory Acceptance Tests). * Contribute to training materials, competency frameworks, and assessments. * Evaluate new products, tools, and services and provide recommendations. * Support leadership in assessing team competency and assigning work based on complexity and urgency. * Act as backup for the COE Technical Leader when needed. * Generate and manage reports analyzing operational activities and performance. * Utilize systems such as Rig Office, Team Center, Glovia, Oracle, and PIMS. * Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and NOV quality management standards. * Apply root cause analysis methods (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone) to troubleshoot failures. * Support remote upgrades and adhere to NOV best practices. * Understand NOV equipment taxonomy, failure modes, and diagnostic techniques. ## Related Videos - [Data Science, ML & AI in the Oil and Gas Industry at NDT Global - Dr. Katja Träumner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1308-data-science-ml-ai-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-at-ndt-global-dr-katja-traumner) - [Independently together: how micro-applications improve developer experience + app performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/452-independently-together-how-micro-applications-improve-developer-experience-app-performance) - [Valven Atlas: Engineering Intelligence That Delivers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1660-valven-atlas-engineering-intelligence-that-delivers) - [Application Modernization and Rabbits](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/120-application-modernization-and-rabbits) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Snappy UI needs no Single-Page Application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/904-snappy-ui-needs-no-single-page-application) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Software Developer Salary in The Netherlands [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/217-software-developer-salary-in-the-netherlands-2023)