Technical Writer

About NOV and Rig Technologies

NOV is a leading provider of technology, equipment, and services to the global oil and gas industry that supports customers’ full-field drilling, completion, and production needs. Since 1862, NOV has pioneered innovations that improve the cost-effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and environmental impact of oil and gas operations. We're continually pushing our own standards higher to deliver the safest, most efficient, and most reliable drilling solutions in the world. Join us as we continue to power the industry that powers the world.

NOV Rig Technologies makes and supports the world’s most advanced drilling solutions. To learn more about Rig Technologies products and services, please visit us at https://www.nov.com/about/our-company-structure/rig

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate in English effectively with multiple technical and engineering experts to understand their needs and objectives.
• Solicit, collate, interpret, and organize engineering drawings, specifications, industry standards, user manuals and internal customer requirements provided to you verbally and in writing.
• Author user-friendly documents (including but not limited to parts lists, condition assessments, and inspection procedures) that incorporate all required technical requirements with appropriate clarity, terminology, and writing style.
• Verify authored documents conform with legislative, industry and NOV standards.
• Carry out Document Control / Checker tasks on daily basis for peers as part of formal approval workflow of documents.
• Identify and report problematic issues or conflicts in documentation and resolve where feasible.
• Provide your supervisor verbal and written updates relating to progress, risks/issues, and opportunities relating to your tasks.
• Perform additional tasks to the extent that may be reasonably expected, assigned, or required by business needs.
• Propose improvements to processes and working practices.
• Perform other work-related tasks when assigned
• Comply with all NOV company and HSE policies and procedures 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualification in an Engineering related discipline or equivalent experience. (Desirable)

EXPERIENCE

• Ample experience working in an engineering or mechanical environment (Essential).
• Experience working in Oil and Gas industry (Desirable).
• Working on projects and within teams (Desirable).
• Understanding of mechanical engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and user manuals (Essential).
• Background knowledge of overhaul, inspection, and/or repair of heavy machinery (Essential).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English Language (Essential).
• Computer literacy (including good command of the Microsoft Office Suite). (Essential).
• Project Management training/knowledge (Desirable).
• Document Control and an understanding of Document Management Systems (DMS). (Desirable).
• Background knowledge of electrical/instrumentation, pneumatic and hydraulic controls. (Desirable).

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Good communication skills
• Ability to read and understand technical documents and interpret industry standards