Electrical Engineer (Port Elizabeth) at NOV

JOB DESCRIPTION

CLOSING DATE 27 NOVEMBER 2023

NOV Rig Equipment are seeking an Electrical Engineer who will perform a variety of electrical engineering tasks designing, planning, and overseeing the design and development of electrical components, systems and Control Systems. We work closely with several other disciplines to increase the total value of the products and services that NOV can offer. Being part of a global resource pool, your tasks and assignments may vary depending on NOV needs and priorities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research, develop, and design Electrical and electronic interface circuitry for control of products.
• Work with customers (internal/external) and review project defining documents to understand project requirements.
• Create and/or design electrical drawings and documentation. (Typical; block diagram, termination diagram, electrical schematic, interconnect, cabling, and assembly drawings and BOMs.)
• Ensure electrical scope and content is defined during initial design processes.
• Provide electrical leadership in preparation, and ensure that deliverables projects are controlled with regard to scope, schedule, budget, performing appraisal, etc.
• Establish design criteria for deliverables using required codes and standards.
• Review contractual content to ensure technical and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure subsequent design changes are documented and transmitted as required to internal and external resources.
• Participate in design review.
• Provide manufacturing with technical assistance.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Preferred 5+ years of experience designing control systems.
• You will have an education within Electrical / Instrumentation/ Mechatronics or experience
• Relevant experience within Instrumentation, Electrical, Mining Machines or Automotive may compensate where there is no formal qualification
• Practical experience with FATs or Commissioning Equipment
• Experience with design and engineering of Ex (hazardous area) equipment is desirable.
• Experience from using AutoCAD design tool will be an advantage

SKILLS, TRAINING & SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of offshore design standards is beneficial but not essential
• Knowledge and experience in Teams Centre Siemens (Desirable)
• Having a professional letter/certification in electrical, automation, etc. is an advantage
• Knowledge and experience with Explosion Proof equipment preferred (Desirable)
• Generally good IT knowledge and experience from using relevant software