Design Technician

oilandgasjobsearch.com; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Design Technician to join its Hydra Rig Business Unit in Great Yarmouth. This role involves performing drafting activities, designing components for well servicing equipment, and assisting in the development of new products. The successful candidate will engage in technical meetings, prepare detailed drawings, and ensure effective communication across departments. With a focus on quality and innovation, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in the oil and gas industry while benefiting from comprehensive health and financial packages.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Gym Membership

Dental Insurance

Travel Insurance

Flexible Benefits

Qualifications

• Qualification in Mechanical Engineering at any level up to a first degree.
• Experience with SolidWorks is required; AutoCAD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform drafting activities and design components for well servicing equipment.
• Prepare detailed schematic drawings and ensure effective internal communication.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Project Management

Education

Qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLM Systems

ERP Systems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

NOV is seeking a Design Technician to join one of our Hydra Rig Business Units in Great Yarmouth.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform drafting activities as required by the Engineering department.
• Design components for well servicing equipment based on previous examples and general engineering principles.
• Assist in the research and development of new products.
• Consult external vendors and internal experts as required.
• Prepare detailed schematic drawings and process flow diagrams.
• Ensure effective internal communication among departments for equipment standardization, project coordination, and product information sharing.
• Participate in technical and sales meetings to assess project feasibility considering overall equipment design.
• Provide estimates to the Engineering Manager upon completion of drawings and flag any project deadline concerns.
• Attend and contribute to weekly production and project meetings.
• Measure and sketch components in shop or field environments.
• Monitor equipment fabrication to ensure design integrity and suggest improvements.
• Document job summaries highlighting potential improvements for future projects.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety and environmental standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of all company information.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to meet customer expectations and company goals.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Qualification in Mechanical Engineering at any level up to a first degree.
• Prior experience with SolidWorks is required; experience with AutoCAD is preferred.
• Experience with energy industry service equipment is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Project management experience and familiarity with PLM and ERP systems are assets.
• Full UK driving license is preferred.

BENEFITS:

• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme.
• Finance & Protection: Pension, Income protection, Life Assurance, Personal Accident coverage.
• Flexible Benefits: Options including Dental Insurance, Healthcare Cash Plan, Partner Life Assurance, Critical Illness cover, retail vouchers, gym membership, cycle to work scheme, travel insurance.

ABOUT US

We leverage over 150 years of combined experience in the oil and gas industry to help our customers succeed.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World

Our global team provides technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support across every region and area of drilling and production.

Global Family

We are a worldwide family of thousands, working united to create lasting impacts for ourselves, our customers, and communities.

Purposeful Innovation

Driven by innovation, we create products and services that better power the industry worldwide.

Service Above All

We prioritize understanding and meeting our customers' needs, delivering quality products and services on time and within budget.