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

"Nice place to work, but top-down communication needs to improve."

"Awesome experience, a great job search platform and this a means of expanding my horizon and developing in my career path."

"Been at NOV since 2006. Zero growth, zero development. Good company, decent culture, good benefits. Great stepping stone for any career."

"Very good company to work"

"National Oilwell Varco (NOV) is a good company with good managers and good people to work with. I worked there just shy of 14 years in IT. Best Supervisor I've ever worked for by far."

"I worked for NOV for over five years and enjoyed the experience I received and the people I worked with. I was treated fairly and justly during my employment at the company. Unfortunately lay offs took over due to a downturn in the oil industry but I would enjoy another opportunity and would recommend them to anyone that is offered one."

"I have worked for NOV since 2013 originally the compensation was good. Over time and through the down turn we have lost a lot of that. There very little room to grow without up rooting you family and relocating. The people I work with are an amazing Group which is why I have stayed as long as I have."

"National Oilwell Varco is cool."

"Was a good company until layoff came about. After that the company became unusual."

"I have worked for NOV the last 5 years. In the beginning, there was potential and excitement - a new job! However, things then started slowing down and soon I realized there was no motivation or upward movement for anyone. There are no incentives, and it became a day to day job."

"I have been working with National Oilwell Varco since, August 2014. The company is a leading manufacturer of oil and gas drilling equipment. I work in the rig systems business unit. Within the period of 7 months I have a great exposure on project management, process improvement and opportunity to lead various cross-functional team and improvement projects. The only negative side is the cyclical nature of the oil and gas industry where there is always an uncertainity"

"I have worked for NOV from 2010 - 2012."

"The director for the department I was in had zero background in that departments area of operation. Instead of deferring to those that were hired with the skill set required to do the job they frequently insisted on micro managing the group to the point of implosion."

"I've worked for NOV for over 3 yrs. The workplace environment is average to above average, depending on your department. Pay seems somewhat fair from what I've seen. However, I would warn those who are minorities seeking employment in account management or sales with NOV. It is still a good old boy type company, so be prepared to hear certain jokes and racial slurs. Management and HR typically doesn't take race seriously, but they do seem to have a zero tolerance policy on sexuall harassment."