NOV ยท 22 hours ago
QC Assistant
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelNOV is a company specializing in oil and gas services, and they are seeking a QC Assistant to manage document control and quality records. The role involves maintaining calibration systems, training records, and supplier documentation to ensure compliance with API Q1 and ISO standards.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Ability to work overtime and shift work as required
Quality & Prevention Mindset
Ownership, Accountability, & Attention to Detail
Process Thinking & Continuous Improvement
Communication & Collaboration
Time Management & highly organized
Integrity & dependability
Preferred
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401K savings plan
Paid time-off
3 weeks of vacation
Company
NOV
NOV provides Downhole, Drilling, Engineering and Project Management, Industrial, Lifting and Handling, Production, Tubular.
Founded in 1862
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Reid
Chief Technology Officer and Chief Marketing Officer of NOV
Brent Benoit
Deputy General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & VP
Recent News
2026-01-07
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