National Oilwell Varco

Help shape the future of drilling performance through data

Primary Location: Stavanger, Norway

Additional Location: Kristiansand, Norway

Occasional travel within Norway and internationally may be required.

At NOV, we're transforming drilling operations by combining engineering expertise, automation, and data analytics. As a Data Performance Engineer, you'll play a key role in helping customers maximize the performance of advanced drilling automation systems through meaningful data insights and operational recommendations.

You'll join our global Performance team, working alongside experts across Norway, the UK, Brazil, and the US to solve complex challenges and deliver measurable improvements for customers worldwide. If you enjoy turning data into actionable insights and want to work at the intersection of engineering, analytics, and automation, we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer

• A meaningful role where your analysis directly influences customer performance
• The opportunity to work with industry-leading drilling automation technologies
• A collaborative international team with colleagues across Norway, the UK, Brazil, and the US
• Individual onboarding and training tailored to your experience and development needs
• Clear opportunities for professional growth, including progression into technical leadership or management roles
• Exposure to global customers and occasional international travel
• A workplace that values collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, and integrity

What you'll be doing

As part of our Performance team, you will:

• Analyze drilling and automation data to identify performance trends and optimization opportunities
• Review and validate data from customer drilling automation systems to ensure accuracy and reliability
• Develop clear, insightful performance reports and dashboards using modern data visualization tools
• Work closely with customers to establish KPIs and support operational planning sessions
• Translate complex data into practical recommendations that improve drilling efficiency and equipment performance
• Investigate data anomalies and continuously improve analytical methods
• Support troubleshooting activities by providing data-driven insights to internal teams
• Identify opportunities to improve Performance Center processes, technologies, and customer experience
• Collaborate with engineering, service, and customer teams to drive continuous improvement

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, is curious about data, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

Required qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a related field
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Powerpoint, Excel, Visio)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex datasets
• Experience creating reports and presenting insights clearly to stakeholders
• Some knowledge of drilling fundamentals and drilling equipment
• Willingness to travel occasionally when required

It would be an advantage if you have

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Norwegian language skills

Experience with any combination of the following would be beneficial:

• Proficiency with Business Intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, Grafana, etc.)
• Knowledge of SQL or other programming languages used for data analysis
• Thorough knowledge of Drilling Fundamentals and Equipment
• Experience with Drilling Controls (Amphion, Cyberbase)
• Proficiency in Automation Systems (NOVOS, MMC, etc.)

Who you are

You are someone who:

• Enjoys solving problems through data and analytical thinking
• Takes initiative and works independently while collaborating effectively with others
• Can prioritize multiple activities in a dynamic environment
• Communicates confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Builds trust through professionalism, integrity, and a customer-focused mindset
• Is motivated by continuous improvement and learning

Why Join Us?

Join our Global Family:

We offer an inspiring place to work with great opportunities to develop your skills and the opportunity to work with the brightest minds in the oil and gas industry. You will become part of a professional culture where we work together in teams with other dedicated professionals to achieve common goals.

NOV is a leading provider of technology, equipment, and services to the global oil and gas industry that supports customers full-field drilling, completion, and production needs. Since 1862, NOV has pioneered innovations that improve the cost-effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and environmental impact of oil and gas operations. NOV powers the industry that powers the world.

We are committed to promoting diversity and equal opportunities. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply – regardless of gender, age, cultural background, disability, or belief

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.

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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.

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