NOV Inc. Houston , TX 77020
Posted 2 months ago
The engineer specializes in the design, analysis and development of new products & processes, provide maintenance and manufacturing support for existing products, supervise testing of drilling rig equipment, and vendor product selection.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Supports & coordinates with internal and external resources (service, sales & marketing, purchasing, project management, engineering) and brings significant problems encountered to senior engineer's attention.
Interaction with NOV groups, customers and vendors through the quoting, scheduling, cost reviewing, design, assembly, and delivery processes; assisting to resolve challenges and questions.
Assist with recruitment, evaluations, and promotions of employees. Conduct training and coaching for employees in new work roles/tasks, safety procedures, and company policies.
Demonstrate the capability to work independently on complex and multiple projects requiring judgment to resolve problems.
Familiarize yourself with operational controls such as safe working practices and job hazard analysis as appropriate to specific work tasks. Assistance with development, promotion and review of these processes and documentation could be required.
Responsible to follow all applicable company and corporate policies, guiding principles, procedures and programs; including but not limited to the process map, support processes, health, safety and environmental requirements.
Preparation of fabrication, and assembly drawings for drilling rig equipment and components
Preparation of engineering calculations for drilling rig and components
Preparation of technical purchase requisitions for drilling rig and components
Develop project plans to define tasks, schedules, expenditures and responsibilities for the projects assigned.
Participation in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of drilling rig equipment
Review of contract documents
Preparation of proposal & concept drawings
Preparation of engineering and production Gantt type schedules
Prepare engineering project task charts for assigned projects
Update and forecast new estimates to accurately monitor projects
Support production in building product models
Evaluate new and existing products for possible improvements and utilizing field data
Participate in field operations and installations in Canada and abroad
Project management and coordination as required
Participate actively in quality assurance work within the company
Respond to Engineering Change Notices (ECN).
Qualification Requirements (Minimum Education and Experience):
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Eligible for registration with, a member in training or a member of APEGA
Ideal candidate would have 5+ years experience in rig design or engineering but not mandatory
Excellent Communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to conceptualize and design systems
Technical Requirements (software or program knowledge needed)
AutoCAD is required
MathCad, SAFI and Inventor knowledge is an asset
Microsoft Office & Outlook knowledge an asset
NOV Inc.