Job Description

:CLOSING DATE 31 MAY 2024The NOV Aftermarket Group is currently recruiting a Repair Technician - highly experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our team in Gqeberha, South Africa. The role offers the opportunity to be part of a professional, dynamic team, responsible for supporting our customer operations based in Sub-Saharan Africa.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for in shop disassembly, inspection, refurbishment, reassembly and testing of various NOV Rig Technologies equipment. Typical Assemblies: Top drives, roughnecks, pipe racking systems, Blow Out Preventors and sub-components.
• Mechanical: Knowledge of - bearings, gearboxes / transmissions, seal arrangements; Able to interpret part drawings and complex assembly drawings; set-up and run Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) independently.
• Hydraulics/Pneumatics: Knowledge of - pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves, cylinders, etc; Able to interpret complex schematics; Effective assembly of hydraulic components; Troubleshooting/Fault finding of hydraulic/pneumatic systems; Perform high (

20 000 PSI) and low-pressure testing with charts * Have a basic understanding of electrical systems as assemblies typically contains all 3 disciplines - Mechanical; Hydraulics/Pneumatics; Electrical

• Read, interpret, and follow specifications, bills of materials, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately disassemble/assemble equipment and products.
• Ensure all job-related QA Plans, Work scopes, Route Cards, Inspection Reports, Test Reports and Build sheets are filled out as the job progresses.
• Identify product defects and complete appropriate documentation when defects are identified
• Rework and/or repair assembled equipment and products according to engineering specification changes

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• National Diploma (N6 minimum) in a relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical) with a minimum of 3 years' Mechanical experience.
• Relevant trade (Fitter) with a minimum of 6 years' Mechanical experience.
• Essential experience includes dismantling and inspection of various valves, pumps, etc.
• Essential hydraulic installation and troubleshooting experience including reading of complex hydraulic schematic diagrams.
• Working knowledge within an oil & gas, heavy plant, factory machinery or mechanical aerospace environment.
• Exposure to and an understanding of Machining, Welding and Production related processes beneficial.

About Us: Every day, the oil and gas industry's best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.We Power the Industry that Powers the World
Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success-now and in the future.Global Family
We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.Purposeful Innovation
Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.Service Above All
This drives us to anticipate our customers' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.About the Team: CorporateOur family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centers of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations.

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