Design Engineer V - Thru Tubing - Military Veterans
at National Oilwell Varco
This position is for a senior level Engineer that will work in the Intervention Group at our Air Center Technology & Training Facility. This role will primarily focus on Thru Tubing Tools, but may also require some collaboration with the Fishing Tools group as well. This role requires a background in downhole tools with a strong emphasis on product development, stress analysis, lab testing, and field testing. With regards to product support, it will include creating new designs, making modifications to existing designs, and being a technical support point of contact for existing designs in our production and operation facilities. This candidate will be a trusted team member of the NOV Design Team that has previous applicable downhole tool engineering design experience.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop new technology with new and novel concepts
- Participate in patent process with NOV IP Department as needed to develop patents to completion
- Assist with the shop assembly and testing of tools as required
- Implement the use of FEA/CFD software for analysis where appropriate
- Conduct failure analysis of components/tools utilizing FEA/CFD and give recommendations for improvement
- Create job requests as needed, and participate in internal discussions with the corporate FEA/CFD team
- Perform engineering calculations related to a specific design or analytical projects.
- Develop accurate and complete documentation of data and projects in a timely manner
- Create and disseminate technical manuals, quality alerts, and presentations
- Create complete detailed drawing packages utilizing accepted GD&T standards
- Always demonstrate sound engineering decision making
- Complete Engineering Change Orders when required following prescribed NOV procedures
- Manage multiple projects using NOV's structured Engineering Management System and create report outs as needed
- Manage and monitor budget constraints as it relates to active projects
- Collaborate with all downhole groups to manage projects from concept through completion
- Work well with other team members and groups
- Mentor other junior level engineers with all aspects of the design and development process
- Must be willing to occasionally travel as required
- Occasional hands-on field testing of tools as required
- Must have a commitment to HSE and risk management in everything that they do
- All other duties as assigned by Supervisor
- Bachelors or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
- PMP (Project Management Certification) a plus
- Minimum 15+ years of experience with Downhole Tools
- Thru Tubing, CT BHA components, motors, Jars/Intensifier, shock tools, and Catch/Remedial tool knowledge is a plus
- Field experience in well intervention and servicing of field run tools is a plus
Houston, TX
Since 1841, National Oilwell Varco (NOV) has been dedicated to ensuring customers receive the highest quality oilfield products and services.
Leveraging over 800 worldwide manufacturing, sales and service centers, National Oilwell Varco supplies customer-focused solutions that best meet the quality, productivity, and environmental requirements of the energy industry.
National Oilwell Varco is a worldwide leader in providing major mechanical components for land and offshore drilling rigs, complete land drilling and well servicing rigs, tubular inspection and internal tubular coatings, drill string equipment, extensive lifting and handling equipment, and a broad offering of downhole drilling motors, bits and tools. National Oilwell Varco also provides supply chain services through its network of distribution service centers located near major drilling and production activity worldwide.
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