PLC Automation Engineer - Pipe Interlock Management

NOV; Kristiansand; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV's Zone Management Technology team is seeking engineers to develop and deliver Pipe Interlock Management software for drilling operations worldwide. You will work with industrial automation and PLC-based control systems alongside experienced engineers on practical solutions for demanding environments.

You will collaborate across disciplines, participate in testing, commissioning, and continuous improvements, and document changes to ensure robust, reliable performance in diverse field

Qualifications

• Degree in Cybernetics, Mechatronics, Automation or a related field.
• Practical experience with PLC programming and industrial control systems.
• Understanding of machine-control principles and industrial automation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and enhance PLC-based control systems for Pipe Interlock Management.
• Deliver control-system software for upgrades and new installations.
• Test and verify software to support robust, reliable and predictable system behaviour.
• Contribute to integration with NOV automation and control systems.
• Support commissioning, testing and troubleshooting with field operations.
• Work closely with field engineers to understand operational requirements.
• Investigate technical issues and contribute to continuous improvements in system reliability and performance.
• Document software changes, testing activities and technical solutions.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Fluent English

Education

Degree in Cybernetics, Mechatronics, Automation or related field

Tools

Siemens S7

TIA Portal

Beckhoff TwinCAT

C++ (high-level)

Job description

NOV's Zone Management Technology team is seeking engineers to develop and deliver Pipe Interlock Management software for drilling operations worldwide. You will work with industrial automation and PLC-based control systems alongside experienced engineers on practical solutions for demanding environments.

You will collaborate across disciplines, participate in testing, commissioning, and continuous improvements, and document changes to ensure robust, reliable performance in diverse field