Design Engineer (Drill Bits) : Open for Fresh Graduates : Dubai

NOV Inc; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Diamond Associate-RDE to join their innovative team. This role offers a comprehensive training program designed to develop the skills necessary for a successful career as a Regional Design Engineer. As part of the engineering team, you will contribute to cutting-edge drill bit design solutions that meet customer requirements. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in mechanical engineering and a passion for tackling new challenges. This is a fantastic opportunity for fresh graduates eager to make an impact in the Oil and Gas industry while enhancing their technical and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates with a degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent are encouraged to apply.
• 0 to 3 years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for drill bit design and application.
• Assist in sales and marketing efforts aligned with engineering strategies.
• Travel as required to support business needs.

Skills

Technical Information Evaluation

Decision Making

Customer Focus

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Minimum 2:1 Degree Score

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

CAD Software

FEA Principles

CFD Principles

Job description

Open for Fresh graduates with a Degree in Mechanical engineering or equivalent Engineering major.

NOTE : Please ONLY apply if you have sufficient experience and skills required as per job description below.

Job Summary

As a Diamond Associate-RDE, you will undergo a comprehensive 12-15 month training program that prepares individuals for the role of Regional Design Engineer (RDE). The program will provide the fundamentals as well as in-depth knowledge to help develop strong functional and technical expertise engineers.

As an RDE, you will play a crucial role in the engineering team, responsible for delivering world-class innovative drill bit design solutions to meet customer needs. This position demands an in-depth understanding of the drilling process, including drilling optimization, drill bit design, geology, and critical thinking.

This role requires a strong desire to embrace new challenges and a drive to continuously enhance technical and interpersonal skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• All tasks are carried out in accordance with Engineering group policies and quality procedures under the leadership of the Engineering Manager.
• Technical support for drill bit design features, selection and application – the RDE will be the local expert for internal and external customers for drill bit product development and application.
• Design of fixed cutter product in cooperation with DSE, Sales and external customers (client Drilling Engineers).
• Contribute to sales and marketing efforts to ensure products offered are in line with engineering group and company strategies.
• Provide technical support both internally and externally to customers.
• Assist field testing and new technology commercialization.
• Chair meetings with internal and external customers and be aware of (and deliver) client expectations during client meetings and monitor individual's performance to ensure customer care.
• Remain aware and involved in the latest developments within the industry and the greater engineering world to identify any potential concepts that could be incorporated into new designs.
• Travel as and when required in order to support the business.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties when requested by a line manager.
• Interact with personnel in other departments and disciplines.
• Consistently produce quality work and recommend areas where quality can be improved.

BEHAVIORAL SKILLS / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED :

Strategic

• Able to understand, evaluate and apply technical information (Functional / Technical Learning).
• Anticipates the impact of change and rises to the challenge, with the ability to accept risk and uncertainty (Dealing with ambiguity).
• Adept at exercising good judgement (sometimes with incomplete information) whilst being constrained by tight deadlines (Decision quality).
• Able to understand the business needs and drivers (Business acumen).

Operating

• Adept at exercising good judgement (sometimes with incomplete information) whilst being constrained by tight deadlines (Timely Decision Making).
• Be willing to provide colleagues with the information they need to complete their tasks and eliminate roadblocks (Informing).
• Be quick to identify critical information and respond appropriately (Priority Setting).
• Able to apportion time effectively to complete tasks (Time Management).
• Able to define, work within and improve business processes based on immediate and future business needs (Process management).

Energy

• Will be energized by challenges and drawn towards opportunities (Drive for results).

Organisational

• Confident and professional when representing the company in person and in writing (Written Communications & Presentation Skills).
• Aspiring and keen to advance within the organization (Career Ambition).

Personal and Interpersonal

• A strong sense of customer focus (internal / external) (Customer Focus).
• A candid team player who collaborates with peers to solve problems (Peer relationships).
• Committed to self-improvement and development through the role in order to achieve career goals (Self Development).
• Firm and diplomatic when negotiating (Negotiating).
• Is known to consistently adhere to ethical principles and expects others to follow suit (Ethics & Values).

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

• Degree: bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent Engineering major.
• Degree Score: Minimum 2:1 (3.0 to 3.33 GPA).
• Graduate position.
• 0 to 3 years maximum experience in the Oil and Gas industry.
• Computer literacy (including good command of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook).
• CAD – Familiarity with Computer Aided Design models. Proven record of utilization of commercially available CAD systems.
• FEA – Working knowledge of the principles that govern FEA.
• CFD - Working knowledge of the principles that govern CFD.