Mechanical Technician

About the Role
As a Mechanical Technician, you will be responsible for the Service / Repair and testing ASEP K-Winch and Elmar products, consisting of truck mounted and offshore containerised winches, diesel driven power packs, telescopic and folding wireline masts. You will support and improve assembly of NOV ISE products through specific techniques as well as innovative idea generation and creative, efficient problem solving. 

About the Company
NOV is a leading provider of technology, equipment, and services to the global energy industry. Our mission is to power the industry that powers the world. With a rich history of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we support our customers in achieving success by delivering high-quality products and services that meet their evolving needs.

What We Offer

• A collaborative, safety-focused work environment.
• Opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Training and development to support your career growth.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• The opportunity to work on innovative, mission-critical technology.

Essential:

• Time served apprenticeship (HGV / Plant mechanics )
• NC in a relevant subject
• Background in a mechanical based profession  
• Ability to operate basic hand and power tools 
• Ability to understand, evaluate and apply technical information  
• Ability to read and understand Engineering drawings, schematics and ETS as well as written instructions and procedures
• Ability to learn the context of a challenge and quickly integrate new skills
• Quickly identify critical information and respond appropriately 
• A strong sense of customer focus (internal/external)
• A candid team player who collaborates with peers  
• Committed to self-improvement and development through the role to achieve career goals
• Consistently adhere to ethical principles 

Desirable:

• Higher education in a relevant field.
• Working knowledge within a Service and Repair background
• Forklift and overhead crane certificates 

• Read, interpret and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately assemble equipment and products.
• Service and Repair of pneumatic / hydraulic systems as per designs/procedures, ensuring the cleanliness of hydraulic systems is always maintained.
• Monitor and control materials, products or equipment to detect defects or faults.
• Support key initiatives such as on time delivery, schedule attainment, cost of quality.  
• Maintain a safe, organised, clean and tidy work area following 5S and LEAN Principles.
• Support initiatives such as new techniques and products, purchases of new machinery.
• Generate and implement improvement ideas and encourage idea generation among team.
• Respond to identified process improvements and implement them willingly.
• Attend daily team brief meetings, actively engaging in positive discussions regarding potential problematic areas.
• Action all tasks assigned to maintain high levels of target achievement as designated by Team Leader.
• Be prepared to work a reasonable amount of overtime, as required to suit the operational demands of the business.
• Ensure product quality meets the required NOV standard whilst maintaining the required level of output.
• Report any issues using the engineering support system to make improvements to current designs.
• Demonstrate awareness of and promote company objectives, policies and procedures.
• Work safely and report any safety concerns that are observed immediately to your Team Leader or Manager.
• You will follow all risk assessments and participate in all safety initiatives
• Adheres to inspection/fat criteria, policies and procedures without exception.
• It is essential that the quality of your work is to the highest standard, it is expected to be right first time on time.
• Carry out other duties as and when business requirements dictate as may be reasonably expected by your line Manager.