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Provide engineering support for offshore cranes, winches, and equipment. * Conceptualize structural ... FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan). * FREE preventative medical and ...

Provide engineering support for offshore cranes, winches, and equipment. * Conceptualize structural ... FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan). * FREE preventative medical and ...

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What is the difference between Free Engineer vs Mechanical Engineer?

AspectFree EngineerMechanical Engineer
Required CredentialsTypically self-taught or with online courses, no formal certification requiredBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Professional Engineer (PE) license often preferred
Work EnvironmentFreelance projects, consulting, remote or on-siteDesign offices, manufacturing plants, research labs, on-site inspections
Industry UsageUsed across various industries for freelance or project-based workPrimarily in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and HVAC industries
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Free Engineers often operate independently, focusing on freelance or consulting roles without formal credentials. Mechanical Engineers typically hold degrees and licenses, working within structured organizations. Both roles are common in engineering fields, but their work environments and credential requirements differ significantly.

Are free engineers in high demand right now?

The demand for free engineers, often referring to volunteer or open-source contributors, varies based on industry needs and project requirements. Skilled engineers with expertise in software development, automation, and cloud platforms are generally in high demand, especially for projects requiring technical proficiency and problem-solving abilities. However, the availability of free or volunteer engineers depends on the specific community or organization involved.

Mechanical Engineer

Houston, TX

National Oilwell Varco
Oil and Gas Extraction • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago


NOV rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 72 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide engineering support for offshore cranes, winches, and equipment.
  • Conceptualize structural and mechanical design solutions.
  • Perform and/or supervise creation of design layouts.
  • Perform and/or supervise creation of detail drawings.
  • Perform tolerance studies and check design documentation.
  • Research and specify purchased parts, including hydraulic, electric drive, and gear components.
  • Create component and system level test plans and test fixtures.
  • Create engineering reports documenting calculations, design efforts, and results.
  • Work with operations to identify product improvements.
  • Perform other work related tasks as assigned.
  • Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.

FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide all required calculations and documentation for any checked and/or approved crane and winch designs.
  • Verify and check drawings and layouts.
  • Give direction to designers and drafters.
  • Provide all required calculations and documentation to approve and to meet the applicable structural codes, including but not limited to ABS, API, ASME, and AWS.
  • Provide technical liaison to Sr. Design, Principal, and Engineering Managers for sales, service, and operations in the office and field.
  • Provide engineering functions at lower and/or higher skill levels as schedules and workload dictate, and to expand skills under the direction of the Engineering Manager.
  • Ability to communicate effectively technical principles and equipment operation to other departments (i.e., operations, sales, parts, and to customer).
  • Develop application information for proposals on cranes, winches, and related product lines.
  • Support sales activities with technical information on mechanical equipment.
  • Support parts operation by generating substitutions and/or improved systems when required within economic limits.
  • Comply with and perform Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum Bachelor's of Science (four year degree) from ABET accredited engineering program.
  • Five year work experience.
  • Two to five years work experience in designing components, machinery, lifting equipment, winches, or similar systems.
  • Relevant use of engineering CAD software; Inventor preferred.
  • Relevant use of Finite Element Analysis software.
  • Relevant crane (lifting appliance), offshore/marine, hydraulic, electric drive, or gear design experience preferred.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Perform the creation of 3D models with AutoCAD-Inventor software.
  • Perform the creation of design layouts for crane, winch, and machinery assemblies.
  • Perform and/or supervise creation of detail drawings for weldments, machined parts, gear components, and assemblies.
  • Provide engineering support as required on produced equipment.
  • Conceptualize mechanical solutions.
  • Perform hydraulic system design, including power requirements and component selection.
  • Perform power system calculations for lifting appliances 
  • Proficiency in technical English terminology to prepare written reports.
  • Ability to travel to customer and/or vendor sites.  (<10% travel)

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

  • Work well in a team environment.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

  • AutoCad Inventor competency preferred.
  • Ansys competency preferred.
  • Siemens Teamcenter competency preferred.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS: (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan - NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
  • Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.
  • FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
  • FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
  • FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
  • All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
  • All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.

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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. We have the people, capabilities and vision to serve the needs of a challenging and evolving industry. One the world can’t live without. We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create lasting impact for ourselves, our customers and the communities where we live and work. We take responsibility for each other and our company’s future, knowing that personal ownership leads to broader success. We believe in purposeful innovation because we see what others do not and we act. Through business innovation, product creation and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Industry

Oil and gas extraction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US

Year founded

1841