Engineering Data Analyst

**NOV South Africa is hiring a Engineering Data Analyst for our Rig Engineering Data Management (REDM) team. REDM is a global department dedicated to providing centralized management of parts and documentation, supporting engineers and aftermarket users with fast, accurate data and efficient processes. You will join a diverse and inclusive work environment where collaboration, knowledge sharing, and personal development are highly valued. Here, helpful colleagues and a strong team spirit ensure that structure, accuracy, a service-minded approach, and a solid work ethic are part of our everyday culture.**

As a Business Data Analyst, you will play a key role in structuring, quality-assuring, and maintaining technical data for standard parts and components (electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical). Your work will help secure accurate and reliable information in our systems—critical for effective workflows and high quality across the organization. Your analytical skills and service mindset will enable you to turn insights into valuable enhancements for our processes and systems.

**Responsibilities**
- Process, analyze, and follow up on data requests using internal tools and support systems, ensuring deadlines and requirements are met.
- Create, modify, register, classify, and update technical standard parts in our product database (ERP & PLM), focusing on quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
- Read and verify technical documentation (drawings, datasheets, certificates).
- Update and validate product information across internal systems, ensuring strong data integration and compliance with guidelines.
- Perform data analyses and contribute to improving data quality, work routines, and documentation within agreed timeframes.
- Collaborate closely with engineers and other departments to ensure efficient processes, smooth data flow, and knowledge sharing.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree or vocational school degree in engineering, IT, or another technical/industrial field.
- Experience with data analysis, data management, within the industrial sector is an advantage
- Good understanding of industrial components (hydraulics, mechanics, electrics, etc.).
- Familiarity with reading and interpreting technical documentation.
- Experience with product databases, ERP, and PLM systems, as well as proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, advanced Excel).
- Analytical, structured, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Strong communication skills in English.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Experience in customer support is beneficial.

**Personal Qualities**
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-driven, proactive, and goal oriented.
- Collaborative with a high level of integrity and work ethic.
- Curious, creative, and eager to learn and develop new skills.

**We Offer**
- An inclusive and diverse workplace with supportive colleagues.
- Exciting and varied responsibilities in a global company.
- Good opportunities for professional growth and development.

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