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National Oilwell Varco

QC Assistant

National Oilwell Varco, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208

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PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Document Control & Quality Records (API Q1 / ISO Aligned)

Control, maintain, and update internal and external documents in accordance with API Q1 document and record control requirements.

Ensure proper document review, approval, revision control, distribution, and archival.

Prevent unintended use of obsolete documents across all departments.

Maintain document retention and traceability requirements per API Q1 and customer contracts.

Support internal and external audits by ensuring document readiness and traceability.

Calibration Management

Maintain and update the calibration system for all inspection, measuring, monitoring, and test equipment (TMMDE).

Track calibration status, due dates, out-of-tolerance conditions, and corrective actions.

Ensure calibration records are complete, accurate, and readily available for audits.

Coordinate with external calibration providers as needed.

Training & Competency Records

Maintain training matrices and personnel qualification records per API Q1 requirements.

Ensure timely updates for onboarding, job‑specific training, retraining, and competency assessments.

Track training effectiveness and expiration where applicable.

Support department managers with training documentation and reporting.

Receiving & Supplier Documentation

Review, organize, and control supplier documentation received with raw materials and purchased components, including Material Test Reports (MTRs), Certificates of Conformance, and supplier quality documents.

Ensure supplier documents meet purchase order, specification, and API Q1 requirements.

Maintain traceability between received materials and production records.

Coordinate with Supply Chain and Quality on nonconforming or missing supplier documentation.

Customer Documentation & Data Packages

Create, review, and compile complete customer data packages in accordance with contract, customer, and API requirements.

Ensure accuracy, consistency, and traceability of records included in customer packages.

Coordinate with Quality, Production, Engineering, and Shipping to ensure timely release of documentation.

Maintain records of delivered customer documentation.

Data Entry & System Integrity

Perform accurate data entry across systems supporting: Receiving, Production, Inspection, and Shipping.

Ensure data integrity and traceability from raw material receipt through final product shipment.

Support continuous improvement by identifying gaps, redundancies, or waste in documentation and data flow.

Purchasing Support (In‑Department)

Support Quality‑related purchasing activities in alignment with the NOV Supply Chain program.

Assist with purchase requisitions for calibration, quality services, and approved suppliers.

Ensure purchasing documentation complies with NOV procedures and API Q1 requirements.

Coordinate with Supply Chain on supplier documentation and approvals.

Continuous Improvement & Quality Culture

Support the shift from detection to prevention by improving document clarity, availability, and usability.

Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and digitize documentation processes.

Participate in corrective actions, management review inputs, and quality improvement initiatives.

Act as a quality system resource for production, inspection, and support teams.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred (Quality, Business, Engineering, or related field).

Experience in document control, quality systems, or regulated manufacturing environment.

Working knowledge of API Q1 and/or ISO 9001 requirements.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Proficiency with ERP systems, document control platforms, and Microsoft Office.

Ability to work cross‑functionally with Quality, Supply Chain, Production, and Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in oil & gas, fiberglass, or manufacturing environments.

Experience supporting audits (internal, customer, API).

Familiarity with calibration systems and training management.

Experience with customer data books and supplier quality documentation.

JOB REQUIREMENTS Ability to work overtime and shift work as required

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

Quality & Prevention Mindset

Ownership, Accountability, & Attention to Detail

Process Thinking & Continuous Improvement

Communication & Collaboration

Time Management & highly organized

Integrity & dependability

NOV offers a competitive benefits package, starting the first date of employment that includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K savings plan, paid time‑off, starting with 3 weeks of vacation! For more specifics please visit our benefits page https://usbenefits.nov.com/

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