About this role
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.
NOV South Africa is seeking a talented 3D Modelling Specialist to join our team based in Gqeberha (PE). You will be responsible for converting high-poly CAD models into optimized low-poly models for use in our simulator environment. Our simulators recreate complex oil-rig environments with a high level of realism, enabling teams to train, test , and operate more safely in high-risk conditions.
Key Responsibilities
• Convert high-poly CAD models to production-ready low-poly models • Optimize 3D assets for simulator performance and integration • Collaborate with engineering and simulation teams • Maintain quality standards and technical specifications
Required Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
Qualifications:
• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Bachelor of Arts or equivalent
Experience:
• Minimum 3 years creating 3D models, animations, visual effects, and digital content with professional 3D graphics software • Experience in simulator or gaming environments
Technical competencies:
• Strong proficiency in 3D modeling software (3ds Max preferred) • Or strong proficiency with alternative 3D applications: Blender; Houdini; Maya • Proven experience converting CAD models to game-ready assets • Excellent attention to detail and technical accuracy • Knowledge of Inventor or AutoCAD (Preferred) • Solid understanding of polygon optimization techniques
Physical Requirement:
• Comfortable working with complex technical systems and equipment. • Ability to work in an office-based team environment
What we offer
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge 3D technology • Collaborative team environment • Professional development opportunities
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit the following:
• Job application • Detailed resume • Portfolio of technical projects • References demonstrating technical expertise
We look forward to receiving your application and exploring the opportunity to work together at NOV.