
Technician IT Client Support
Key Skills
Job Description
Join NOV’s Corporate IT Client Support team, providing mainly second-level support for internal employees. The international Service Desk handles initial requests and escalates issues that require physical intervention, more detailed troubleshooting or business-specific support.
Based primarily in Schiedam, you will also support the Etten-Leur site and work with colleagues across Europe. You will be a visible local IT contact, taking ownership of requests while drawing on an experienced distributed team when needed. Occasional domestic travel to Coevorden or international travel to other NOV locations may be required throughout the year.
Responsibilities
Investigate and resolve escalated PC hardware, software, printer and other workplace IT issues, including hands-on onsite interventions.
Provide responsive, professional support to internal users with varying levels of technical knowledge, including production and engineering colleagues.
Manage challenging requests constructively, explain technical constraints and propose appropriate solutions aligned with IT processes.
Own and prioritize assigned requests in the IT service management system, including Jira Service Desk, and keep accurate troubleshooting records.
Collaborate with the Service Desk and specialist IT teams, escalating issues appropriately while maintaining ownership of user communication.
Create and update knowledge articles and troubleshooting documentation in Confluence.
Support local IT hardware and systems and help maintain the local server-room environment.
Provide onsite IT coverage across the relevant Netherlands locations and occasional support at other sites when required.
Qualifications
Required:
Hands-on experience in IT support, including hardware, software and peripheral troubleshooting.
Ability to independently diagnose and resolve technical issues.
Strong customer service and communication skills, including managing demanding stakeholders.
Proactive, self-organized approach to work and problem-solving.
Professional proficiency in English.
Willingness to travel between NOV locations as required.
Preferred:
Dutch language proficiency.
MBO 4 qualification or equivalent relevant education.
Experience with IT service management tools, such as Jira Service Desk, and technical documentation.
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Core Responsibilities
The technician will provide second-level IT support by investigating and resolving escalated hardware, software, and workplace technology issues. They will also manage IT service requests, maintain documentation, and provide onsite coverage across designated Netherlands locations.
Requirements
Candidates must have hands-on experience in IT support and the ability to independently diagnose technical issues. Professional proficiency in English is required, and an MBO 4 qualification or equivalent is preferred.
About NOV Inc.
Industry: Oil and Gas
Company size: 10,001+ employees
NOV delivers technology-driven solutions to empower the global energy industry. For more than 150 years, NOV has pioneered innovations that enable its customers to safely produce abundant energy while minimizing environmental impact. The energy industry depends on NOV’s deep expertise and technology to continually improve oilfield operations and assist in efforts to advance the energy transition towards a more sustainable future. NOV powers the industry that powers the world.