Electrical Engineer

NOV South Africa is seeking a highly experienced Electrical Engineer to join our team in this role you will design plan and develop electrical control and automation systems including PLC control cabinets field instrumentation interface and industrial communication networks. You will be responsible for electrical and control system design while ensuring compliance with industry standards and NOV engineering requirements. The role includes producing electrical drawings and documentation selecting electrical and instrumentation components and supporting manufacturing Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) commissioning and troubleshooting activities.

Youll collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines to enhance the value of NOVs products and services. As part of a global resource pool your tasks may vary depending on project requirements and organizational priorities. This position offers the opportunity to deliver impactful engineering solutions within the energy sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research develop and design Electrical and electronic interface circuitry for control of products.
• Design and review electrical PLC control cabinets field instrumentation interfaces and associated control systems for various rig equipment ensuring compliance with project specifications industry standards and operational requirements.
• Create and/or design electrical drawings and documentation. (Typical; block diagram termination diagram electrical schematic interconnect cabling and assembly drawings and BOMs.)
• Ensure electrical scope and content is defined during initial design processes.
• Provide electrical leadership in preparation and ensure that deliverables projects are controlled with regard to scope schedule budget performing appraisal etc.
• Work with customers (internal/external) and review project defining documents to understand project requirements.
• Establish design criteria for deliverables using required codes and standards.
• Review contractual content to ensure technical and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure subsequent design changes are documented and transmitted as required to internal and external resources.
• Participate in design review.
• Provide technical support during testing.
• Review and approve engineering documentation provided by external groups.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering Instrumentation or Mechatronics.
• Minimum 5 years of experience designing electrical and instrumentation control systems.
• Experience in electrical PLC control cabinets field instrumentation interfaces. (Essential)
• Relevant experience within Instrumentation Electrical Mining Machines or Automotive.
• Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus Profibus and Ethernet.
• Practical experience with FATs or Commissioning Equipment.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Experience using AutoCAD design tool will be an advantage
• Knowledge of offshore design standards is beneficial but not essential
• Experience with design and engineering of Ex (hazardous area) equipment is an advantage.
• Having a professional letter/certification in electrical automation etc. is an advantage.
• Knowledge and experience with Explosion Proof equipment preferred (Desirable).

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work through technical hurdles in a constructive manner.
• Lifelong leamer with desire to share knowledge with others.
• Ability to work as part of a global team while located in Port Elizabeth.
• Pro-active mentality when encountering any challenges or issues.
• Positive motivated and hardworking individual with a desire to succeed.
• Ability to work in an office-based team environment