Mechanical Engineer

About NOV and Rig Technologies

NOV is a leading provider of technology, equipment, and services to the global oil and gas industry that supports customers’ full-field drilling, completion, and production needs. Since 1862, NOV has pioneered innovations that improve the cost-effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and environmental impact of oil and gas operations. We're continually pushing our own standards higher to deliver the safest, most efficient, and most reliable drilling solutions in the world. Join us as we continue to power the industry that powers the world.

NOV Rig Technologies makes and supports the world’s most advanced drilling solutions. To learn more about Rig Technologies products and services, please visit us at https://www.nov.com/about/our-company-structure/rig

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical support during remanufacturing process for creating shop routers, standardoperating procedures, inspection criteria, bill of materials and defining final acceptance testcriteria for all product line.
• Improve existing repair processes by defining new standards and processes.
• Provide support on Repair dispositions and to the repair shop as needed while working in line with product engineering in order to streamline repair process definition globally.
• Review of production standards and procedures.
• Work with Product Engineering to create Design Verification Reviews and Procedures.
• Review processes for validating conformance with API, ASME and other applicable standards.
• Initiate ECR “Engineering Change Request” as needed and provide support during ECN process.
• Responsible for reviewing/ approving the scope of work on rejected parts or equipment that require additional repair and/or remanufacturing process.
• Provide dispositions for all non-conformances in a timely manner.
• Provide engineering support to other remanufacturing locations and strategic supplier in order to make remanufacturing processes more efficient and technically robust.
• Participate in creation/streamline of best practices and processes to improve quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Create, release, and manage repair process and welding drawings.
• Identify and promote improvement opportunities and work with responsible departments on review and implementation.
• Pursue continuous improvement in all activities and operations.
• Comply with all NOV Company policies and procedures established by the Quality Management System, HSE, as well as all other corporate guidelines.
• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.

FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be readily available to respond to questions from Bammel Repair departments regarding the overhaul and repair of NOV equipment.
• Liaise between Product Engineering and Repair departments to evaluate equipment condition and repair processes.
• Assist with the definition of acceptance criteria and preparation of corresponding customer acceptance testing documentation as required.
• Assist with inspections and evaluations of equipment to be overhauled or repaired by Bammel Repair.
• Provide technical expertise in regards to determination of suitable alternate materials and processes to facilitate repairs and overhauls of NOV equipment.
• Follow department processes and procedures.
• Other activities as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Metallurgy or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 3-5 years of experience in heavy mechanical equipment industry preferably oil and gas.
• Location 5100 N. Sam Houston Pkwy, Houston TX. 77086.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Solid Works and PTC Creo Elements/Pro and Team Center.
• API, AWS, ASME codes experience is highly preferred (API - Q1, 6A, 16A, 16AR, 16D, 8B, AWS - D1.1, ASME BPVC Section VIII & IX)
• Experience using MS Office Suite.
• A solid aptitude of Metallurgy, GD&T, Machine Design, Hydraulics is necessary.
• Strong mathematical & analytical skills.
• Solid understanding of project cost calculations/accounting.
• Basic understanding of electrical circuits, power engineering, instrumentation and electronics is preferred.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Available as needed for project support outside of regular business hours.
• Work in shop environment along with office work.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Work well as a team member.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Maintain focus in a highly dynamic environment.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Computer literacy (including good command of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook).
• CAD Software Literate (such as AutoCAD, ProE, or SolidWorks)

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS: (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
• Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.
• FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
• FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
• FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
• All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
• All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.