E.H. Technical Applications Manager – Midstream

• Own technical order readiness by ensuring customer requirements are fully clarified and documented before engineering execution.
• Bridge customer expectations and internal capabilities by negotiating solutions that are technically sound, manufacturable, and commercially aligned.
• Drive execution efficiency by delivering complete, executable orders that reduce engineering rework and improve project performance.

Primary responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary technical interface between customers and the Midstream engineering organization throughout the quotation, contract review, and order entry process.

• Review customer specifications, technical requirements, and contractual documentation to identify technical clarifications, commercial exceptions, and engineering risks prior to order release.

• Work directly with customers, EPC contractors, and Sales to obtain all necessary technical clarifications, specification interpretations, approvals, and waivers required for successful project execution.

• Negotiate technically acceptable alternatives that balance customer requirements with NOV engineering standards, manufacturing capabilities, project schedules, and commercial objectives.

• Resolve technical questions and specification discrepancies before project handoff, minimizing engineering involvement in customer clarification activities after order entry.

• Ensure customer purchase orders, specifications, deviations, and technical documentation are complete, accurate, and fully aligned before release to Engineering.

• Deliver technically complete and commercially aligned "clean orders" to the Engineering team, enabling efficient project execution with minimal clarification cycles.

• Coordinate internal technical reviews involving Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Sales to ensure proposed solutions are practical, executable, and profitable.

Facility / Group Specific Responsibilities:

• Support the Eastern Hemisphere Sales organization by providing technical application expertise throughout the quotation, contract review, and order entry processes.

• Coordinate with Global Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to facilitate the successful transfer of technically complete projects for execution.

• Develop and maintain regional application guidelines, customer-specific technical requirements, and standard clarification documentation.

• Associate's degree, technical diploma, or equivalent technical education in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent industry experience will be considered.  Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience supporting engineered-to-order products within the oil and gas industry.
• Demonstrated experience with pressure-containing equipment, pipeline products, or quick opening closures throughout the quotation, manufacturing, testing, installation, or service lifecycle.
• Extensive knowledge of Midstream product applications, customer specifications, manufacturing processes, and field operations.
• Experience working directly with customers, EPC contractors, Sales, and Engineering to resolve technical issues and develop practical solutions.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods including machining, welding, assembly, hydrostatic testing, and inspection.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, contracts, and customer requirements.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills with both internal and external stakeholders.