PLC Controls Engineer for Pipe Interlock Management

NOV

Kristiansand

On-site

NOK 900,000 - 1,100,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

NOV seeks a Software Engineer to develop, maintain, and enhance PLC-based control systems for Pipe Interlock Management (PIM). You will support drilling operations worldwide, collaborating with experienced engineers on practical solutions for demanding environments on rigs.

Join NOV's Zone Management Technology team to contribute to safe, reliable, and efficient operations, while expanding expertise in industrial automation and real-time control systems across international projects.

Qualifications

Degree in Cybernetics, Mechatronics, Automation or a related engineering field, or equivalent practical experience.
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 engineering 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, both internally and in collaboration with field operations.
Work closely with field engineers and domain specialists 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.