Design Technician

NOV; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is looking for a Design Technician to join their Hydra Rig Business Unit in Great Yarmouth. The role involves drafting, designing components, and monitoring project progress, requiring mechanical engineering qualifications and experience with SolidWorks. Employees enjoy various health, financial, and flexible benefits, contributing to a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension plan

Income protection

Life Assurance

Critical Illness cover

Qualifications

• A qualification including Mechanical Engineering at any level up to first degree required.
• Prior experience with SolidWorks required.
• Experience in the design and operation of energy industry service equipment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform drafting activities as required by the Engineering department.
• Design components for well servicing equipment.
• Monitor fabrication of equipment to ensure design intent is met.

Skills

SolidWorks

Mechanical Engineering

AutoCAD

Project Management

Communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

PLM systems

ERP systems

Job description

NOV is looking for an 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 drawings as required
• Provide strong internal communication among departments to ensure equipment standardization, project coordination and product information
• When required participate in technical / sale meetings to ensure the feasibility of the project considering the overall design of the equipment
• Provide estimates to Engineering Manager on completion of drawings and inform them of any concerns of project deadline concerns
• Attend and contribute to weekly production and project meetings
• Measure and sketch components in a shop or field environment
• Monitor fabrication of equipment to ensure design intent is met and offer feedback on improving designs
• Provide complete job summary reports to record possible improvements for the next job
• Follow all applicable company and corporate policies, guiding principles, procedures and programmes; including but not limited to the process map, support processes, health, safety and environmental requirements
• Maintain all company information as confidential
• All other assigned or associated tasks and duties to help meet or exceed the customer expectations and company goals
  

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• A qualification including Mechanical Engineering at any level up to first degree required
• Prior experience with SolidWorks required, additional experience with AutoCAD
• Experience in the design and operation of energy industry service equipment is desirable
• Computer literate including good command of Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Project management experience and use of PLM and ERP systems is considered an asset
• Full, current UK car Driving Licence

Benefits:

• Health & Wellbeing:Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme
• Finance & Protection:Pension plan, Income protection, Life Assurance, Personal Accident coverage
• Flexible Benefits:Options available through salary sacrifice for you and your family, including Dental Insurance, Healthcare Cash Plan, Partner Life Assurance, Critical Illness cover, Retail vouchers, Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme, Travel Insurance