Repair Technician

Join NOV, a global leader in oil and gas technology, as a Repair Technician. You'll be part of the Aftermarket Group, supporting Customer operations across Sub-Saharan Africa. Your primary focus will be on repairing and maintaining NOV Rig Technologies equipment, ensuring it meets the highest standards and customer expectations.

• Disassemble, inspect, refurbish, reassemble, and test NOV Rig Technologies equipment, including Top Drives, Roughnecks, Pipe Racking Systems, BOPs, and sub-components.

• Work with bearings, gearboxes, and seal arrangements, interpreting complex assembly drawings.

• Set up and conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) independently.

• Handle hydraulic and pneumatic components, interpret schematics, and troubleshoot systems, including high-pressure testing.

• Basic understanding and troubleshooting of electrical systems within the equipment assemblies.

• Read and follow specifications, BOMs, and procedures, completing necessary documentation for quality assurance.

• Identify defects, complete non-conformance reports, and perform rework as per engineering changes.

• Support on-time delivery, schedule adherence, and quality targets.

• Work in compliance with NOV's Global Repair Business Process Alignment (BPA), generating improvement ideas and ensuring safety.

• Complete facility maintenance tasks and work effectively as part of a team or individually.

• National Diploma N6 in Mechanical Engineering or Trade Certificate: Fitter / Millwright.

• 5+ years of experience with a Diploma or 6+ years with a Trade in mechanical repair.

• Strong background in mechanical and hydraulic systems.

• Experience in oil & gas, heavy plant, or heavy machinery environment is preferred.

• Exposure to machining, welding, and production processes is advantageous.

• Excellent report writing skills, a solid understanding of maintenance fundamentals, and computer literacy (MS Excel, Word, Outlook).

• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong communication and collaboration skills.

• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous improvement.

• A passion for ensuring the highest quality standards in equipment repair and maintenance.