Services Team Leader

Baker Hughes Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes in Dubai seeks a Services Team Leader to act as the DECT SME and global technical authority for wireline and Sondex operations. You will drive execution standards, operational excellence, and competency development across the organization.

This role combines deep technical expertise with field credibility and leadership, supporting global operations, developing field personnel capability, and ensuring consistent delivery standards in demanding environments.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or Mechatronics).
• Experience in field operations.
• Experience with Sondex tools and wireline service execution (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Act as DECT SME for wireline and Sondex operations.
• Provide technical leadership to field teams and operational leaders.
• Support global operations on critical jobs, complex environments, or high‑risk activities.
• Lead and deliver operations training programs for Service Specialists and Field Engineers.
• Drive standardization of best practices across regions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives: lessons learned, failure analysis and feedback loops.
• Act as technical escalation point for complex operational challenges.
• Coordinate with maintenance, equipment and service delivery teams.

Skills

Wireline Sondex expertise

Field ops leadership

Training & coaching

Global operations experience

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical/Mechatronics)

Tools

SAP (preferred)

Job description

Services Team Leader
Role Summary

The Services Team Leader will act as the DECT Subject Matter Expert (SME) and global technical authority for operations, driving execution standards, operational excellence, and competency development across the organization.

This role combines deep technical expertise, field credibility, and leadership, with responsibility for supporting global operations, developing field personnel capability, and ensuring consistent delivery standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the DECT expert and global SME for wireline and Sondex operations

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to field teams, Service Specialists, and operational leaders

• Support global operations on critical jobs, complex environments, or high‑risk activities when required

• Lead and deliver operations training programs, including:

  • Service Specialists

  • Field Engineers / Operators

  • Crew competency development and certification support

• Drive standardization of best practices across regions:

  • Job execution

  • Equipment handling

  • Operational procedures

• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including:

  • Lessons learned

  • Failure analysis and feedback loops

  • Performance optimization

• Act as technical escalation point for complex operational challenges

• Work closely with:

  • Service Delivery teams

  • Maintenance and Equipment functions

  • Global product line and technical teams

Profile Requirements

• Strong experience in wireline Sondex tech with deep technical expertise
• Proven track record in leading field operations and mentoring crews
• Strong capability in training, coaching, and competency development
• Ability to operate in global, fast‑paced, and demanding environments
• High level of credibility with field teams and leadership

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or Mechatronics)

• Have experience in Field Operations

• Demonstrate experience with Sondex tools and wireline service execution (preferred)

• Possess strong knowledge of wireline operations, deployment methods, and wellsite challenges

• Demonstrate experience in troubleshooting, job execution, and service quality delivery

• Have the ability to coordinate effectively with maintenance, equipment, and service delivery teams

• Exhibit strong understanding of customer requirements and service delivery expectations.

• Desired to have strong leadership and decision‑making skills under pressure

• Preferred to have a high level of accountability and ownership mindset

• Having working knowledge of SAP or similar systems for equipment and job tracking (preferred).

• Should be willing to do international travel

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Services Team leader - On Site Services

About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.
Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.