Lead Engineer

Lead Engineer

Overview
National Oilwell Varco Subsea Production Systems (NOV SPS) designs and manufactures flexible pipes and innovative products for the offshore oil and gas industry. We leverage superior engineering and state-of-the-art manufacturing technology to establish long-term partnerships with global contractors and oil companies.

About Our Engineering & Technology Area and Testing Department
Our flexible pipes are designed to endure up to 30 years in harsh offshore environments. As the final phase of product development, full-scale tests are conducted to qualify our products and validate our methodologies. These tests take place at our state-of-the-art test facilities in Brøndby and Kalundborg, equipped with unique, world-class test equipment. You will be joining a team of 9 Test Engineers, based in both Kalundborg and Brøndby.

As a Lead Engineer in a Testing Team, you will balance in-depth leadership with technical tasks, coordination, and documentation. Collaborating with the Engineering & Technology teams and the New Product Development team, you will guide your team in defining test methodologies and procedures. You will oversee the unique full-scale tests that are exclusively conducted by NOV in Denmark.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure safety by conducting risk analyses.
• Ensure quality by complying with relevant international standards and customer requirements, and by defining and following ITPs and procedures.
• Manage the testing schedule.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders.
• Analyze and maintain testing costs.
• Oversee equipment calibration within your team.
• Supervise the preparation, execution, daily follow-up, data analysis, and reporting of tests.
• Coordinate work based on available resources.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by implementing new testing methodologies and enhancing existing ones.

Who are you?

• Engineer (general, mechanical, or marine) or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in the Energy (preferably Oil & Gas) industry with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Proven experience with leading a team (at least 2 years)
• Good knowledge of instrumentation, calibration, and data analysis.
• Basic understanding of high-pressure systems with gas and liquid.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in documenting specifications, procedures, and reports.
• Good understanding of strength theory and solid mechanics, with the ability to interpret the behavior of flexible pipe structures based on measurements.
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken, as it is our corporate language.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Results-driven, persistent, and structured in your approach to tasks.
• Enjoy working in a team and leading a group.

If you are passionate about leading a team and driving testing excellence in the Energy industry, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Please submit your CV and cover letter in English.

Join our Global Family
We offer an inspiring place to work with great opportunities to develop your skills and the opportunity to work with the brightest minds in the oil and gas industry. You will become part of a professional culture where we work together in teams with other dedicated professionals to achieve common goals.

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Work location
Brondby, Hovedstaden, Denmark