Workshop Electrician

About the Role

As a Workshop Electrician within NOV Rig Technologies Aftermarket Operations you will be responsible for the repair overhaul inspection and fault diagnosis of NOV rig equipment. You will work closely with the planning team customers and internal stakeholders to ensure equipment is returned to service in a safe reliable and fully operational condition.

A key part of this role is responding to rig down situations as a top priority supporting products across Rig Floor Equipment (RFE) Legacy National Equipment (NOI) and Pressure Control Equipment (PCE). Success in this position relies on strong capability in interpreting engineering drawings/schematics fault finding on AC and DC power systems and working with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).

About the Company

NOV is a global provider of technology equipment and services to the energy industry. Within NOV Rig Technologies supports critical equipment used across drilling and rig operationswhere safety reliability and fast turnaround matter.

What We Offer

• Full product training delivered by NOV training personnel plus on-the-job mentoring alongside experienced Workshop Electricians

• Participation in the NOV Global Competency Program to support your development and progression

• A role with high variety across multiple product lines (RFE NOI PCE) and challenging troubleshooting work

• A strong HSE-focused culture with clear expectations on safe work and quality standards

• Support fromWorkshop Supervisors and leadership for career progression and continued self-development

• Ad-hoc travel opportunities when required by business/customer needs

Key Responsibilities

• Repair overhaul inspect and identify faults on NOV rig equipment (RFE NOI PCE)

• Prioritise and respond to rig down and urgent operational situations when required

• Carry out electrical fault finding on AC & DC power systems and VFDs; provide clear recommendations for corrective actions

• Read and interpret engineering drawings/schematics to diagnose issues and implement repairs (including redlining where required)

• Complete and maintain documentation including inspection reports parts lists and related records

• Collaborate with key stakeholders including customers colleagues and other NOV entities to coordinate repair outcomes

• Escalate key faults or product failures to the appropriate departments and support resolution through to closure

• Promote and support HSE plans internal policy and proactive incident prevention

• Inspect equipment for conformance with operational and quality standards

• Support continuous improvement by liaising with other operational teams and contributing to better systems/processes

Qualifications & Skills

Essential:

• Time-served electrician

• CompEx registered

• HNC in a relevant electrical qualification (or equivalent)

• Working knowledge of overhaul fault finding and repair of heavy machinery or within an automation field

• Working knowledge of AC & DC power systems and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

• Familiarity with hydraulics/pneumatics in industrial environments (e.g. FMCG manufacturing paper industry heavy engineering)

• Experience in a similar role onshore and/or offshore

• Strong ability to interpret engineering documentation (e.g. schematics P&IDs ISO drawings calculation reports) and extract practical information

Desirable:

• Experience with rig equipment repairs (RFE PCE or comparable heavy-duty equipment)

• Confidence working in fast-response environments where downtime is critical

• Familiarity with structured competency programs or formal technical development pathways

Soft Skills

• Open-minded approach with a genuine willingness to listen learn and develop

• Strong teamwork mindset and collaboration style

• Calm practical problem-solving especially when work becomes urgent

• Clear communicator with strong discipline around documentation and updates

• High personal standards for safety and quality

Why Join Us

Youll join a global organisation where safety technology and operational excellence are centraland where developing the business goes hand-in-hand with developing people. NOV offers an environment with strong technical challenges structured learning and opportunities to grow your skills across a broad portfolio of equipment and customers.

Join our Global Family

At NOV we are committed to supporting your personal financial and professional comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Finance & Protection

• Pension Plan

• Income Protection

• Life Assurance

• Personal Accident Coverage

Flexible Benefits (via salary sacrifice options for you and your family)

• Dental Insurance

• Healthcare Cash Plan

• Partner Life Assurance

• Critical Illness Cover

• Retail Vouchers

• Gym Membership

• Cycle to Work Scheme