LEAD Field Engineer - WLS - Colombia - 2027

Baker Hughes Company; Capital; On-site; COP 226,581,000 - 307,503,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training program

Global exposure

Mentorship

Job summary

Baker Hughes Company runs the LEAD Field Engineer Development Program for recent engineering graduates. This three-and-a-half-year track blends classroom learning with hands-on field experience and mentoring to fast-track leadership in field engineering.

Participants rotate through competency stages, learn to operate advanced equipment, and travel extensively to customer sites worldwide, with a strong emphasis on safety and professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering within the previous 12 months.
• Unified English communication skills and strong teamwork abilities.
• Demonstrates leadership potential and safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured technical bootcamps and field training.
• Execute field operations alongside experienced engineers.
• Deploy, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment in live environments.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure safe, high-quality delivery of work.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Fluent English

Strong communication

Leadership potential

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Do you like working in collaborative teams and solving technical problems? Would you like to work in the field with our customers? Join the LEAD Field Engineer Development Program The LEAD (Learn, Excel, Achieve, Develop) Field Engineer Development Program is a strategic, accelerated three and half year development program designed for recent engineering graduates seeking a career in Field Engineering. Through structured technical training, field experience, competency-based progression, coaching, and professional development, participants build the skills and experience required to perform in some of the most demanding operating environments in the energy industry. This program combines classroom learning, field execution, mentoring, and real-world customer operations to accelerate readiness for future technical and operational leadership opportunities.

Partner with the Best as a LEAD Field Engineer, you will develop technical expertise by working alongside experienced engineers while supporting critical customer operations around the world. You will progress through defined competency stages that build capability, confidence, leadership skills, and operational readiness.

Over the three-and-a-half-year program, you will:

• Participate in structured technical bootcamps, on-the-job training, and competency-based development
• Execute field operations alongside experienced engineers in live operating environments
• Deploy, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain technical equipment and services
• Apply procedures and make decisions in dynamic, high-pressure situations
• Support customers and field crews during critical operations
• Coordinate with operational teams, service delivery personnel, and customers to ensure successful execution of work
• Develop problem-solving skills through hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and system-level challenges
• Gain experience across multiple operational environments through travel and field assignments
• Participate in mentoring, job shadowing, cross-functional rotations, and developmental projects
• Progress through defined Field Engineer competency levels based on demonstrated capability, performance, and safety leadership
• Complete a capstone project and all required technical and professional milestones required for program graduation

This role includes significant domestic and international travel, rotational schedules, non-standard work hours, and extended assignments at customer locations. Successful candidates must be comfortable working in unpredictable environments where safety, execution, and customer impact are paramount.

What You’ll Gain

The LEAD Program provides:

• Structured technical training and field coaching
• Hands‑on experience supporting high‑intensity customer operations
• Exposure to global operations and diverse working environments
• Mentorship from experienced technical leaders
• Competency‑based career progression
• Visibility to senior leaders and cross‑functional teams
• Professional development, leadership development, and project experience
• Clear career pathways following program graduation
• Graduation from LEAD signifies successful completion of all required technical, professional, and developmental milestones. Graduates become eligible for advancement opportunities across the organization based on performance, business needs, and available openings.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (all disciplines) within the previous 12 months
• Have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 (or equivalent)
• Be fluent in written and spoken English, with excellent communication skills
• Demonstrate a strong interest in hands‑on technical work and field operations
• Be willing to travel extensively and work rotational schedules
• Thrive in dynamic, fast‑paced, and sometimes unpredictable environments
• Possess strong problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills
• Demonstrate leadership potential, learning agility, and a strong safety mindset
• Be motivated to continuously develop technical expertise and professional capabilities

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must maintain work authorization throughout their employment without requiring sponsorship by Baker Hughes, now or in the future [USA ONLY, SECTION TO BE UPDATED WITH REGION SPECIFIC LOCAL WORK ENVIRONMENT DETAILS]

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

At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry‑leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. 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. We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.