JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you ready to start your career in the field with a global leader in oil and gas equipment? This Trainee Field Service Engineer role at NOV Angola is your gateway to becoming a skilled Field Service professional through structured training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.

As a Trainee Field Service Engineer within NOV's Rig Aftermarket (RA) team, you will begin your journey by learning how to inspect, maintain, and repair NOV equipment both offshore and onshore. Through our comprehensive training program and close mentorship from experienced NOV engineers, you will gradually take on more responsibilities as your knowledge and skills develop.

While prior experience in the heavy engineering industry-especially with maintenance and servicing of large machinery-is advantageous, it is not required. This is an entry-level position where you will be supported every step of the way as you work toward achieving professional milestones and progressing your career.

At NOV, we believe that developing our people is essential to developing our business. With guidance from Service Supervisors and Managers, you'll benefit from ongoing opportunities for career advancement and personal growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Service, repair, overhaul, inspect and identify faults on NOV Rig Equipment on a global basis.
• Report and update relevant documentation including daily reports, survey reports, parts lists and service reports.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings/schematics to identify and correct faults, redline drawings/schematics.
• Collaborate with management, engineering, quality and HSE personnel to resolve problems with NOV equipment and recommend measures to improve the operation and condition of the equipment.
• Travel when required on an ad-hoc basis as and when dictated by business/customer need.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• Time served Engineer.
• Higher National Certificate (HNC) in a relevant engineering qualification (Mechanical, Automation, Mechatronics etc.) or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of installation, commissioning, overhaul, fault finding and repair of heavy machinery in an automation field.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Working knowledge within a similar position either offshore or in an automation field.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings/schematics.
• Computer literacy (including good command of Microsoft Office - Excel, Word and Outlook).
• Working knowledge of electrical systems is 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.