NOV

Global oilfield equipment and services provider

Automation and Controls Engineer

Controls & Automation EngineeringUpdated on Nov 11

Full-timeNavasota, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

An associate or bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline is required.
At least 5 years of manufacturing automation and controls experience is required.
Experience programming and troubleshooting programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, and machine vision systems is required.
Proficiency with computer-aided design software for electrical schematic development is required.
Demonstrated project management experience with successful implementation of capital projects is required.
Working knowledge of automation, manufacturing processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement practices is required.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

Design, program, and maintain automation and control systems.
Lead capital automation projects from concept through implementation.
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams.
Improve equipment reliability, productivity, and process performance.
Provide technical support for troubleshooting and system optimization.
Ensure compliance with company safety and quality standards.
Program and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, machine vision systems, and related controls.
Create and maintain electrical schematics using computer-aided design software.
Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, equipment procurement, and commissioning activities.
Design and support automation solutions for industrial manufacturing applications.
Analyze equipment performance and implement process improvements.
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures.
Work with vendors and contractors to support automation initiatives.
Maintain technical documentation and engineering records.
Comply with NOV, Quality, and HSE policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Design, program, and maintain automation and control systems.
Lead capital automation projects from concept through implementation.
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams.
Improve equipment reliability, productivity, and process performance.
Provide technical support for troubleshooting and system optimization.
Ensure compliance with company safety and quality standards.

Associate or bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline required.
Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing automation and controls experience.
Must be located in the Navasota area or within a reasonable commuting distance; this is an onsite position
Experience programming and troubleshooting PLC, HMI, and machine vision systems.
Proficiency with CAD software for electrical schematic development.
Demonstrated project management experience with successful implementation of capital projects.
Working knowledge of automation, manufacturing processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement practices.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Veterans Welcome:

At NOV Grant Prideco, we value the dedication, discipline, and skills that military veterans bring to the workforce. We proudly welcome veterans to apply and become a part of our team.

Learn More:

To learn more about our business unit, please click this link: https://www.nov.com/about/our-business-units/grant-prideco
To learn more about our benefits, please visit our page: https://usbenefits.nov.com/

Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, machine vision systems, and related controls.
Create and maintain electrical schematics using CAD software.
Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, equipment procurement, and commissioning activities.
Design and support automation solutions for industrial manufacturing applications.
Analyze equipment performance and implement process improvements.
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures.
Work with vendors and contractors to support automation initiatives.
Maintain technical documentation and engineering records.
Comply with all NOV, Quality, and HSE policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

About the Company

NOV

Global oilfield equipment and services provider

NOV Inc. provides equipment, technology, and services for the upstream oil and gas industry, designing, manufacturing, and selling drilling and production systems along with oilfield services and supply-chain solutions. Its offerings span complete drilling and production solutions and composite piping through Fiber Glass Systems to support safe, efficient operations and energy-transition projects. With a presence in over 500 locations on six continents, NOV differentiates itself by delivering integrated fabrication, equipment, services, and supply-chain capabilities across regions and markets, including renewables and industrial sectors. Its goal is to help operators run safer, more efficient, and more reliable upstream projects while expanding into energy-transition and other industrial markets.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Houston, TX
Founded: 1841

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