Electrical Sales Engineer

Job Description
Are you passionate about Sales, enjoy promoting technical features, and play well with others? Then this position might be the right one for you Field Engineering is part of NOV Rig Technologies, Aftermarket,and our primary task is to deliver upgrades to drill ships and drilling rigs.

As an Electrical Sales Engineer in Field Engineering, you will be responsible for handling incoming requests, as well as pro-actively presenting upgrade opportunities considered valuable for our customers. The position also requires you to work closely with our technical disciplines to provide solutions in accordance with the customer's requirements.

About The Role
We are looking for an Electrical Sales Engineer to join our Field Engineering team within NOV Rig Technologies, Aftermarket. This role is pivotal in promoting and delivering technical upgrade solutions for drill ships and drilling rigs. Based in our Forfar, UK office, you will manage incoming upgrade requests, proactively identify customer needs, and develop tailored solutions in collaboration with our technical experts. You will play a key role in the complete sales process, from initial enquiry through to project handover.

About The Company
NOV is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of equipment and components used in oil and gas drilling and production operations. Our Field Engineering division focuses on aftermarket support, delivering innovative upgrade solutions to ensure our clients maintain peak performance and safety standards across their rigs and drill ships.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth within a global organization
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in the energy sector
• A competitive compensation package

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers
• Negotiate business opportunities and contracts
• Manage the complete sales process from enquiry to project execution handover
• Work closely with technical disciplines to ensure proposed solutions align with customer requirements
• Comply with all NOV company and HSE policies and procedures
• Perform additional work-related tasks as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent education and experience (essential)
• Sales engineer experience (desirable)
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English (essential)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (essential)
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and procurement processes (desirable)
• Experience in the Oil and Gas industry (desirable)

Interpersonal Skills
(optional)

• Ability to manage and engage stakeholders professionally across project phases
• Team player with a collaborative mindset
• Proactive and customer-focused approach

Why Join Us
Join our Global Family We are a purpose-driven company, boldly pushing boundaries to unlock the energy our world needs. We value our people and foster a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. Together, we are shaping the future of energy.

At NOV, we are committed to supporting your personal, financial, and professional wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellbeing

• 30 days holiday plus 4 bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

Finance & Protection

• Pension Plan
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Personal Accident

A flexible benefits program for you and your family through salary sacrifice:

• Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Partner Life Assurance
• Critical Illness
• Retail vouchers
• Gym membership
• Cycle to work
• Travel insurance

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.

About The Team
Corporate
Our family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centers of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations.