Software Engineer (Pressure Control Equipment)

NOV; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV Rig Equipment South Africa is looking for a Software Engineer specialized in Pressure Control Equipment. This role involves designing and developing PLC-based software products, providing technical support, and maintaining documentation. Join a team that values innovation and growth in a dynamic engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred 2+ years experience designing control systems and programming PLCs/HMIs.
• Competency in programming various PLC platforms.
• Experience with HMI software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and write software for pressure control equipment.
• Maintain commissioning and software documentation.
• Provide support for software implementation and troubleshooting.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI Development

Troubleshooting

Industrial Networking

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Mechatronics

Tools

Rockwell AADvance PLC

Allen Bradley

Siemens WinCC OA

FT View SE

Job description

NOV Rig Equipment South Africa is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Engineer (Pressure Control Equipment) to join our team of Engineers. As the Software Engineer (Pressure Control Equipment), you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing and supporting PLC based software products. Your role will include development and maintenance of commissioning and software documentation.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and write software for equipment and/or applications.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of commissioning and software documentation including updates after release.
• Provide support for the implementation, training and troubleshooting of software products.
• Develop and de-bug software products prior to release.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot associated hardware as required.
• Perform other work related tasks as assigned.
• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.

FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow NOV processes to execute projects.
• Work with customers (internal/external) and review project defining documents to understand project requirements.
• Participate in design reviews.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or equivalent
• Preferred 2+ years experience designing control systems and programming PLCs/HMIs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Develop Software Design Specification for NOV BOP control system in collaboration with the engineering team and customer.
• Write logic for PLC software used to monitor and control a BOP and its auxiliary systems.
• Design and program an HMI Application used on a BOP and its auxiliary systems.
• Perform internal test and customer FAT of BOP control system software.
• Troubleshoot and Debug software and provide remote field support when needed.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Competency in programming Rockwell AADvance PLC, Allen Bradley, Siemens, Rockwell Logic family of controllers, and/or GE Fanuc PLC platforms.
• Experience with FT View SE and ME. Cimplicity or other HMI software experience a plus.
• Experience with Siemens WinCC OA is a plus.
• Industrial Networking – Ethernet IP, Modbus, Profibus, etc.
• BOP operation and functionality knowledge a plus.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and growth!