Drill Bit Repair Technician
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Job Description
NOTE: Please ONLY apply if you have sufficient experience and skills required as per job description below.
Job Summary
The Bit repair technician will report to the Operations Manager/Supervisor and will be actioned with a variety of manual and machine grinding, blast cleaning and thermal related tasks such as brazing, welding and hardfacing that focus on the repair and assemble of drill bits & DLR to a high standard along with bit movements when required.
Responsibilities/Accountabilty & Authority
- Adherence to contractual obligations, such as timekeeping.
- Assembling components to engineering drawings and set procedures.
- Good knowledge and practical skills in various torch brazing and hardfacing processes.
- A comprehensive understanding of the use oxy/acetylene & propane equipment and processes and necessary checks.
- Use handheld grinding tools.
- Experience of welding (TIG) and gas torches for hardfacing and brazing jobs.
- Inspect parts according to frequency specified and report any non-conformances and be knowledgeable in using standard measuring instruments and inspection techniques.
- Be fully aware of personal workload, prioritize and organize to ensure deadlines are achieved.
- Ensure a high standard of professionalism is maintained and that customer care is foremost.
- Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in the work area and department.
- Ensure personal compliance with all HSE legislation and HSE Company policy.
- Contribute to the development of systems and improvement in working practices and processes.
- Be fully familiar and conversant with department and company policies, procedures, and processes, ensuring all work and actions undertaken are always in full compliance.
- Forklift loading and unloading as required.
- Support other departments and carry out other duties as and when business requirements dictate as may be reasonably expected by line manager.
Behavioral Skills/Competencies Required
- Technical diploma certificate in metal fabrication or welding processes is desirable.
- Previous welding experience TIG Welding competencies, application of thermal related processes such as oxy fuel hardfacing and brazing processes
- Ability to use an OD grinding machine.
- You should be able to demonstrate your ability to read and understand manufacturing drawings and schematics as well as production shop practices and procedures.
- You should also be a good team player with the ability to work under your own initiative
Education & Experience Required
- High school diploma or GED; 3–6 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- TIG Welding competencies.
- Experience of Oxy fuel hardfacing and brazing processes. Working knowledge within an engineering environment. Working knowledge of mechanical assembly.
- Five to seven years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Technical diploma Certificate in metal fabrication or welding processes is desirable.
- Understanding of English Language desirable.
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.
Job Details
Role Level: Not Applicable Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Company Website: http://www.nov.com Job Function: Manufacturing & Production Company Industry/
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