Associate Hydraulics Engineer
NOV
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Contract type: Full time
Job Description
NOV Africa is seeking an Associate Hydraulic Engineer to join our team Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). In this role you will support the Pressure Control Group by contributing to the design, development, testing, and implementation of hydraulic control systems. This role will involve close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to ensure that our control systems meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
About Us
Every day, the oil and gas industry’s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.
We Power the Industry that Powers the World
Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future.
Global Family
We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.
Purposeful Innovation
Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.
Service Above All
This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.
About The Team
Corporate
Our family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centers of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations.
NOV Africa is seeking an Associate Hydraulic Engineer to join our team Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). In this role you will support the Pressure Control Group by contributing to the design, development, testing, and implementation of hydraulic control systems. This role will involve close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to ensure that our control systems meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the design and development of hydraulic control systems for various applications.
- Prepare Hydraulics Flow Diagram, bills of material, technical documentation, and test procedures and engineering reports
- Perform simulations and analyses to evaluate system performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Participate in the testing and validation of hydraulic components and systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hydraulic control solutions into existing and new product lines.
- Support troubleshooting and resolution of hydraulic system issues during the development and production phases.
- Keep abreast of industry trends and advancements in hydraulic technologies to contribute innovative ideas for product enhancements.
- Provide technical support and guidance to manufacturing and quality assurance teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience or coursework related to hydraulic systems and controls is preferred.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in simulation tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, or equivalent.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Basic understanding of control theory and fluid dynamics.
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Internship or co-op experience in an engineering environment.
- Familiarity with CAD software and hydraulic circuit design (AutoCAD and Creo Preferred).
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements for hydraulic systems.
About Us
Every day, the oil and gas industry’s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.
We Power the Industry that Powers the World
Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future.
Global Family
We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.
Purposeful Innovation
Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.
Service Above All
This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.
About The Team
Corporate
Our family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centers of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations.
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