Openings at NOV

Job Description

• NOV Energy Equipment, 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 & 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.
• Provide technical support during testing.
• Review and approve engineering documentation provided by external groups.
• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.

Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge of offshore design standards is beneficial but not essential
• Experience with design and engineering of Ex (hazardous area) equipment is desirable.
• Experience from using AutoCAD design tool will be an advantage
• 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

Behavioural Competencies:

• Ability to work through technical hurdles in a constructive manner.
• Lifelong learner with desire to share knowledge with others.
• Ability to work as part of a global team while located in Port Elizabeth.
• Pro-active mentality when encountering any challenges or issues.
• Positive motivated, and hardworking individual with a desire to succeed.

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.

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Job Description

• NOV Rig Equipment South Africa is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Engineer (Pressure Control Equipment) to join our team of Engineers. As the Software Engineer (Pressure Control Equipment), you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing and supporting PLC based software products. Your role will include development and maintenance of commissioning and software documentation.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and write software for equipment and/or applications.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of commissioning and software documentation including updates after release.
• Provide support for the implementation, training and troubleshooting of software products.
• Develop and de-bug software products prior to release.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot associated hardware as required.
• Perform other work related tasks as assigned.
• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.

FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow NOV processes to execute projects.
• Work with customers (internal/external) and review project defining documents to understand project requirements.
• Participate in design reviews.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or equivalent
• Preferred 2+ years experience designing control systems and programming PLCs/HMIs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Develop Software Design Specification for NOV BOP control system in collaboration with the engineering team and customer.
• Write logic for PLC software used to monitor and control a BOP and its auxiliary systems.
• Design and program an HMI Application used on a BOP and its auxiliary systems.
• Perform internal test and customer FAT of BOP control system software.
• Troubleshoot and Debug software and provide remote field support when needed.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Competency in programming Rockwell AADvance PLC, Allen Bradley, Siemens, Rockwell Logic family of controllers, and/or GE Fanuc PLC platforms.
• Experience with FT View SE and ME. Cimplicity or other HMI software experience a plus.
• Experience with Siemens WinCC OA is a plus.
• Industrial Networking – Ethernet IP, Modbus, Profibus, etc.
• BOP operation and functionality knowledge a plus.