Field Engineer I

Baker Hughes; City of Leduc; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Private medical care

Life insurance

Financial benefits

Employee benefits

Training & progression

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Field Engineer I to support installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of Artificial Lift Systems in diverse field environments.

You will work closely with customers, field service personnel, and engineering teams, developing technical, commercial, and leadership skills through the LEAD Development Program, with travel as required and a strong focus on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support field operations for ESP, HPump, and surface systems.
• Assist installation, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Monitor equipment performance and understand system behavior and failure modes.
• Interface with customers and field personnel to identify challenges and deliver service.
• Capture lessons learned and participate in technical reviews and improvements.
• Collaborate with Applications Engineering and Reliability Engineering for root cause analysis.
• Maintain safety, quality, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Participate in the LEAD Development Program to build competencies.
• Take ownership of customer challenges and drive practical solutions.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Field Engineer I

Are you passionate about solving technical challenges in the field and supporting critical production operations

Would you like to build your engineering expertise while working directly with customers and industry-leading artificial lift technologies

Join our Artificial Lift Systems Team

Our Artificial Lift Systems team delivers innovative solutions that help customers maximize production, improve reliability, and optimize operational performance. We work closely with customers across diverse operating environments, combining field execution excellence with engineering expertise to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable artificial lift operations. Through hands-on experience and continuous development, our engineers help drive customer success while building the technical foundations for future leadership opportunities.

Partner with the best

As a Field Engineer I, you will serve as the frontline representative of Baker Hughes' Service Delivery organization, supporting the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, optimization, and performance monitoring of Artificial Lift Systems. You will develop technical expertise through direct field engagement while collaborating with customers, field service personnel, applications engineers, and reliability engineers to ensure safe and reliable operations. Through the LEAD Development Program, you will build the technical, commercial, and leadership capabilities necessary for future progression into advanced engineering and technical leadership roles.

As a Field Engineer I, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting field operations for Electrical Submersible Pumping (ESP), HPump, and associated surface systems.
• Assisting with the installation, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and optimization of artificial lift equipment.
• Monitoring equipment performance and developing an understanding of system behavior, failure modes, and operational best practices.
• Interfacing directly with customers and field personnel to identify operational challenges, communicate solutions, and deliver exceptional service.
• Capturing lessons learned and participating in technical reviews, case studies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborating with Applications Engineering and Reliability Engineering teams to support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, compliance, and operational excellence in all activities.
• Participating actively in the LEAD Development Program to build technical, business, leadership, and customer engagement competencies.
• Taking ownership of customer challenges and developing practical problem-solving skills that improve operational performance.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline.
• Demonstrate strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with a desire to work in a dynamic field environment.
• Possess effective problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Be willing to travel as required to support customer operations and field activities.
• Show a strong desire to learn, take ownership, and develop into advanced engineering and leadership roles.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety, quality, and customer-focused execution.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer flexible working patterns when possible, while ensuring business and customer needs remain our priority. Talk to us about the flexible working options available for this role.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace challenge, create change, and innovate with us. We support our people with a comprehensive rewards package designed to help them thrive both professionally and personally.

Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
• Comprehensive private medical care options.
• Safety net programs and life insurance.
• Tailored financial programs and additional benefits.
• Elected or voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression.

Work Authorization

Baker Hughes will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the country where the job is located. Baker Hughes will not sponsor individuals for employment visas for this position unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: FIELD ENG I - ALS

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.