Working at National Oilwell Varco in Houston, TX: 48 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Houston, TX Area

"Good company to work for."

"I worked for NOV from June 2012 through the end of 2013. Although I was one of many released from a certain office due to budget cuts, I greatly enjoyed my time with this company. The company as a whole is large and growing every day, so there is always room for growth. The salary was sufficient. The management was great and the over all culture was one that encouraged hard work through independence, team work, and fun. Would definitely work for this employer again and recommend this company."

"Very laid back atmosphere and friendly managers. Work/life balance is very good, however the salary is quite low."

"Good company with a target date future. Great working environment."

What do you like about working at National Oilwell Varco?

"flexible time, excellent healthcare package with medical, dental and vision."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be yourself and talk only if you know what you're talking about."

What don't you like about working at National Oilwell Varco?

"There is no in house research and development, not using up-to-date technologies to phase out old products."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Focus more on R&D."

What do you like about working at National Oilwell Varco?

"I enjoy working with my boss, the goals set forth are achievable."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Do some research on the company, find out what their stock is worth and how often they have been sold in the past 5 years."

What don't you like about working at National Oilwell Varco?

"The four weeks vacation it is a treat for managers, plus the 15% profit sharing."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Apply lean manufacturing to your company. To the entire plant."

What do you like about working at National Oilwell Varco?

"A lot of opportunities for personal career advancement and professional development. There are many courses we can take within the company to grow our skills and knowledge."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Show that you are here for a career and not just a job. Be a part of the family and strive to grow the company from your position the best way you can."

What don't you like about working at National Oilwell Varco?

"Overly bureaucratic at times. Departments within our business group don't communicate enough, such as accounting, sales, marketing, and the various operations."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Make communication with various sections easier and encouraged, so a change in accounting doesn't adversely affect sales or vice versa."

What do you like about working at National Oilwell Varco?

"Good communication, good location, no stress, nice neighborhood, and good management."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Because I worked as a contractor, I did not have any tips."

What don't you like about working at National Oilwell Varco?

"I did not like about working at the company because my relocation was 90%."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I did not have any problems with management in the time I worked there."

What do you like about working at National Oilwell Varco?

"I truly enjoyed working with most of the people at NOV with the exception of the supervisors. I was able to forge many friendships with my coworkers."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Record the interview. Trust me, you will need that later. See also EEOC."

What don't you like about working at National Oilwell Varco?

"Depending on the group you get slammed into it can be a really good job or a form of indentured servitude."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Adhere to the core values of the company. Remember them."

"Elmar merged into NOV just prior to my employment."

"Great place to work, great people."