Current Openings at NOV

Job Description

• NOV South Africa is seeking a qualified Temp CNC Turner. In this role you will be responsible for the manufacture of components / parts to required specifications and quality standards in accordance with drawings, sketches and or verbal instructions by operating a CNC Lathe and/or Conventional Lathe.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and understand drawings.
• Ensure correct drawing used for specific job.
• Loading CNC lathe or manual lathe by either using an overhead crane or doing it manually.
• Ensure correct material usage.
• Programming of CNC Lathe.
• Clocking up the job in the machine
• Identify the correct tooling for the required application.
• Ensure that work details, instructions and steps are followed as required.
• Load and downloading of approved programmes to and from designated computer.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Technical Grade 12 (N3); Qualified Turner Machinist.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within a heavy engineering environment. 
• Must be familiar with Fanuc, Mazak and Siemens controls. Milling background would also be an advantage.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Read and understand drawings.

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Job Description

• NOV South Africa is seeking a Materials Coordinator. In this role you will ensure that the Repair Tool store; Jigs & Fixture and WIP areas are able to function effectively thereby meeting the demands of our internal and external customers.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Tool Store (Repair Center):
• Control/Monitor all workshop tools – Ensure the register is kept up to date (In store / In workshop / Out for Repairs / Scrapped).
• Flag additional tooling requirements as the need arise to Workshop Supervisor.
• Request tool quotes from Vendors, create PORs and track delivery of tools as required.
• Job WIP Location (Warehouse):
• Liaison between PPC and 190 repair workshop for parts movements 
• Track and maintain register and parts indicating repair part location in the WIP location.
• Move inspected parts from workshop to WIP location – Post D&I Phase
• Move repair/coating parts from WIP location to Machine/Welding/Coatings shop as required – Repair/A&T phase.
• Move repair/coating parts from WIP location to OSV boxing location.
• Jigs & Fixture Area (Warehouse):
• Ensure that all Jigs & Fixture are on the register and ensure its status is updated (In store / In workshop / Out for Maintenance / Repairs / Scrapped) updated.
• Issue Jigs & Fixture to RTs per job requirements.
• Practice continuous improvement and 6S on Jigs & Fixture area content and layout.
• Ensure maintenance is performed on all Jigs and fixtures as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12.
• Stores and Inventory Management.

EXPERIENCE: 

• Controlling Stores / Warehouse duties; Min 5 Years’ experience; 
• Quality Control Incoming Inspection - the ability to perform the required visual incoming inspection in accordance with the relevant specifications and procedures
• PC literate – Word and Excel; 
• Valid 3 ton forklift license and/or flexi license essential

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Job Description

• NOV South Africa is seeking a temporary Welder. In this role you need to demonstrate welding ability to ensure that the finished product adheres to the required specifications and quality standards as dictated by NOV. Willingness to travel constantly a prerequisite of the position.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Welding in accordance with the ASME IX and AWS D1.1requirements as determined by the specific job
• The artisan must be able to read and understand a drawing.
• The artisan must be competent in the use of all required measuring instrumentation
• Operating of welding machines.
• Ability to use initiative as well as problem –solving skills while welding to ensure that the required specifications are met.
• Keeping the Incoming Material and Inspection Report (IMIR) and job numbers on the part that is being welded and on the completed part. 
• Perform coded welding

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Technical Grade 12 (N3); Completed a recognised welding apprenticeship and passed a recognised trade test in the trade of welding

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: 

• Be competent in Carbon and low alloy steel welding with the SMAW,GMAW,OFW, GTAW AND SAW processes in 1F,2F,3F, 4F and 1G plate welding and 1G rotated pipe welding, which includes hard facing and weld restoration; 
• Must be assessed as competent in a fillet fracture tests, macro for fillet welds and bend tests or X-ray for groove welds; 
• Must be able to perform welds in the flat position; 
• Must be assessed as competent in welding 6 test coupons. 
• Willingness to travel constantly a prerequisite of the position.

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Job Description

• NOV South Africa is seeking an experienced Riser Repair Technician. In this role you will form an integral part of the Riser Repair team where your support and expertise will ensure that all Marine Riser related Inspections and Repairs are successfully executed. You will also be required to manage the Riser Inspection/Repair equipment and offer maintenance and calibration support. You will also be responsible to manage our key stock items for replacement repair components, raw material and consumables.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide hands-on support on disassembly, assembly and FAT activities for Risers and Telescopic Joints.
• Be fully proficient in and perform the below NDT processes as a qualified ASNT Level 2 Technician.
• Magnetic Particle Inspection (MP)
• Liquid Penetrant Inspection (LP)
• Visual Inspection (VI)
• Hardness Inspection
• Wall Thickness Inspection
• Control all Riser equipment and prepare equipment for AFB assignments.
• Control and Track all AFB equipment including identifying maintenance, spares and calibration requirements. Ensure that all equipment is maintained to the highest standards.
• Support any Riser Repair Stock and Consumable requirements.
• Support any Yard infrastructure and/or Yard Equipment Maintenance requirements.
• Client liaison as and when required.
• Supply technical input/support to Riser Repair Manager and/or Riser project engineers. 
• Extensive international travel

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering and/or a relevant Trade such as Mechanical Fitting etc.

EXPERIENCE:

• Approximately 5-10 Years’ experience in a Repair/Engineering facility with 2-3 years in a Lead Capacity. 
• Experience within the Oil & Gas industry and more specific on Marine Risers would be ideal for this position. 

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: 

• Be an expert on all PCG related SOP’s, NDT Written Practice, Work instructions related to Riser Inspections.
• Be familiar with all NOV Global NDT report formats, report writing and review.
• Be competent in the ability to read and understand the applicable engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, reports and follow any Shop Packets and/or Quality Control Plans as required.
• Computer literacy (including good command of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook)

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Job Description

• NOV ReedHycalog is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of tools and equipment used by the energy industry. We are currently seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our team based in Cape Town. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and deploying software products to internal customers, working closely with the product team to create technical cloud-based services that support engineering, manufacturing, and wellbore physics simulation.
• The Software Engineer will play a crucial role in the development and deployment of software solutions. You will collaborate with the product team to gather requirements and ensure the feasibility of designs, transforming high-level application requirements into performant and extensible architectural designs. Your work will support various functions such as engineering, manufacturing, and wellbore physics simulation.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent software engineering experience.
• Expertise in a general-purpose programming language.
• Knowledge of algorithms and software design principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to apply agile methodology to software development.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in the energy industry.
• Experience deploying software to cloud infrastructure with code.
• Knowledge of F# and C# (.NET).
• Experience designing software for mechanical engineering applications/simulation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the product team to collect requirements and verify design feasibility.
• Transform high-level application requirements into performant and extensible architectural designs.
• Model complex engineering processes in software.
• Provide the development team with architectural blueprints.
• Guide and assist the development team in the execution of blueprints.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues at all levels of the stack.
• Code, document, and deploy APIs for internal consumption (REST, AMQP, etc.).
• Develop front-end Blazor applications and dashboards.

General Requirements:

• Assess how new software requirements fit into divisional and corporate strategies and plans.
• Proactively generate documentation for both customers and developers (e.g., readme files, Swagger documentation, XML documentation).
• Maintain version control of all code.
• Automate deployments using CI/CD pipelines.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks that may affect project timelines.
• Report regularly on project progress.
• Perform and/or coordinate project commercialization requirements such as user manual development, technical support requirements, and training collateral.
• Champion the use of technical software tools throughout the organization.
• Application Process: If you meet the qualifications and are excited about the opportunity to work with a leading company in the energy industry, we encourage you to apply.

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Job Description

• NOV ReedHycalog is a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and selling tools and equipment for the energy industry. Our Cape Town office is currently seeking a qualified Data Engineer to join our team. As a Data Engineer you will be responsible for developing reporting and analysis software for our internal customers. This role involves transforming proprietary and commercial data sources into tools that support our manufacturing, sales, and engineering functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Customer Collaboration:
• Work directly with internal customers to identify their requirements; Develop robust data models and gather feedback to refine solutions; Deliver products through internal APIs or dashboards.
• Project Management:
• Complete projects within the required timelines with minimal supervision from senior Technical Software Development team members.
• Technical Communication:
• Effectively communicate data insights and promote data products to stakeholders and customers; Build strong relationships and positively represent our team within the organization.
• Product Innovation:
• Identify and develop novel data products that provide value to the organization; Stay current on the business's needs and challenges.
• Data Modelling:
• Create data models for complex business processes using standard database tools and software; Ensure models promote flexibility, ease of consumption, and software performance.
• Analytics Engineering:
• Develop visualizations and charts using business intelligence software to help end users and non-experts interpret data; Promote the use of analytics products within the organization through documentation and customer notifications of new releases.
• Data Integration:
• Design and code ETL processes to combine data from diverse sources; Ensure data quality through automated testing, sampling, and beta testing.
• Data Architecture:
• Make informed decisions about data management, such as choosing between stream processing and batch processing; Justify the management of historical data in databases.

Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in a quantitative field (e.g., engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics).
• Preferably a master’s or other advanced degree.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a quantitative discipline (e.g., software engineering) or equivalent postgraduate experience.
• Prior experience in writing and delivering software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferably, experience in the upstream oil and gas industry, particularly in oilfields and drilling.

Competencies:

• Proficiency in a general-purpose programming language and a database query language.
• Experience with business intelligence software and ETL tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and Databricks.
• Knowledge of statistics, algebra, and calculus for producing high-quality data visualizations.
• Desired advanced knowledge in algorithms, software design, and/or machine learning.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering software products within an agile development environment.

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Job Description

• NOV, a leading global provider of equipment and services for the energy industry, is seeking an experienced Ledger Controller to join our dynamic team in Cape Town, South Africa.
• In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing the full range of finance functions within the Ledger, including accounting, tax, and treasury, working closely with the Country Controller, Accounting Shared Service Center, Operations, and Corporate Managers for Africa. Your expertise will ensure NOV's South African entities are properly managed financially and fully compliant with NOV's accounting standards and local requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Optimize and oversee all accounting processes, including AR, AP, cash, costing & inventory, and general accounting, to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting that meets NOV's high standards
• Actively participate in treasury management, identifying financial needs, analyzing FX exposures, and handling daily cash and debt management
• Collaborate with the Country Controller and Tax Manager to ensure tax processes are optimized and tax reporting is accurate and compliant

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting/finance, or Chartered Accountant qualification (with at least 3 years' articles completed)
• Minimum 3 years' experience in IFRS accounting and tax returns review, ideally gained through a combination of audit and multinational finance roles
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively with employees at all levels
   

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Job Description

• NOV South Africa is seeking an experienced temp GL Accountant Assistant. This position is part of the Africa Accounting Shared Service team and supports the team with accounting and filing work required for accounting activities and financial audits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform accounting activities on an "as needed" basis, including:
• Monthly reconciliation of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
• Balancing the General Ledger to AR and AP sub-systems
• Processing payments through the ERP system and reconciling statements
• Obtaining inter-company invoices and documents, accruing unprocessed invoices, and reconciling inter-company balances
• Ensuring alignment between the General Ledger and Fixed Asset/Lease sub-systems
• Preparing and processing relevant journals with supporting information
• Maintaining Balance Sheet Reconciliations per corporate requirements
• Following up on corrections and clearing balance sheet reconciling items

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a shared service or multi-country environment
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Proficient in using ERP systems and Microsoft Office
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

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Job Description

• NOV South Africa is seeking a qualified and experienced CNC Turner. In this role you will manufacture components / parts to required specifications and quality standards in accordance with drawings, sketches and or verbal instructions by operating a CNC Lathe and/or Conventional Lathe.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read and understand engineering drawings
• Ensure the correct drawing is used for each specific job
• Load CNC lathes or manual lathes using an overhead crane or manually
• Ensure the correct material is used
• Program CNC lathes as required
• Identify and use the appropriate tooling for each application
• Load and download approved programs to and from the designated computer
• Adhere to first-off procedures
• Strictly follow all safety policies and procedures
• Be prepared to work overtime or shifts as needed
• Maintain good housekeeping in the work area
• Perform any other ad-hoc duties as required by the company

Qualifications:

• Technical Grade 12 (N3) or equivalent
• Qualified Turner Machinist

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a heavy engineering environment
• Familiarity with Fanuc, Mazak, and Siemens CNC controls
• Milling experience would be an advantage
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings

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Job Description

• NOV Africa is seeking a Centralised AP Accountant. In this role you will be responsible for applying accepted accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure compliance with appropriate accounting controls and procedures, in line with NOV and local statutory requirements. 
• The Africa Centralised AP Accountant will work closely with the Ledger Controllers and centralized teams to provide support in centralized processes and role will develop with various implementation stages.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage supplier email accounts and clear out invoices daily to JDE. 
• Obtain coding for all expenses and ensure transactions allocated correctly. 
• Ensure that all taxes are accurately calculated, accounted for, and withheld. 
• Work with suppliers and teams in country to ensure any queries are resolved timeously. 
• Ensure compliance of expense approvals in line with DOA limits for all transactions.
• Obtain IC invoices and supporting documents from Controllers/IC partners and process. 
• Ensure compliance of expense approval and authorization for all IC transactions.
• Prepare 3rd party and intercompany payments for all countries in line with centralized payments process and monthly schedule on a weekly basis. 
• Organize and preparation of monthly, quarterly, yearly financial information that meet the NOV reporting requirements in terms of quality of accounting, deadline and documentation of controls.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Tertiary level finance qualification.
• General administration, analyst and accounting experience.
• Basic understand of accounting theory
• Highly detail orientated and organized in work
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with email and Microsoft applications