Electrical Engineer – Plant Projects at NOV · Sao Joao…

Electrical Engineer – Plant Projects

Location: Sao Joao da Barra, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Act as the technical lead for electrical aspects of projects involving the acquisition, implementation, installation, and commissioning of industrial equipment and lines, representing the company in technical interactions with suppliers and ensuring project execution meets engineering, quality, safety, schedule, and cost requirements.

As an Electrical Engineer – Plant Projects, you will:

• Act as the technical lead for electrical engineering and automation disciplines in projects involving the acquisition, implementation, installation, and commissioning of industrial equipment and production lines;
• Lead major refurbishments and retrofits of existing manufacturing equipment;
• Assess current and required machine functionality and develop effective solutions from an electrical engineering perspective;
• Support the replacement and modernization of critical electrical components;
• Develop engineering concepts and designs in collaboration with stakeholders in Brazil and Denmark;
• Support the implementation in Brazil of solutions developed in Denmark, and vice versa, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing across locations;
• Collaborate with the Smart Factory team on programming and hardware-related requirements;
• Implement automation solutions, including PLC programming when required;
• Review and challenge electrical designs and technical solutions provided by suppliers;
• Prepare technical specifications for external suppliers based on stakeholder and project requirements;
• Support and execute equipment installations, including follow-up with suppliers of critical components;
• Conduct analyses and evaluate equipment performance using data and engineering expertise;
• Ensure project documentation is accurate, properly maintained, and compliant with applicable regulatory requirements;
• Support updates to the Building Management System (BMS);
• Ensure project execution meets engineering, quality, safety, schedule, and cost requirements.

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field;
• Solid experience in electrical engineering within manufacturing or similar industrial environments;
• Knowledge and experience working in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements;
• Hands-on experience implementing engineering solutions in a manufacturing environment;
• Proven experience working within project teams, with a strong focus on timely and effective delivery;
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing equipment and production process support;
• Strong electrical design capabilities, with a focus on developing robust and effective solutions;
• Strong understanding of machine operation and process stability;
• Experience using data and engineering knowledge to analyze problems and support technical decision-making;
• A proactive and solution-oriented mindset;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Portuguese;
• Availability for national and international travel.