Field Operator III – P&M Offshore Operations

Baker Hughes; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tailored retirement programs

Wellbeing initiatives

Career development

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Field Operator III – P&M to support offshore and onshore Pre-Commissioning & Maintenance activities. You will operate specialized equipment, perform nitrogen services, leak testing, and hydrotesting while ensuring safety and adherence to PTW and COSHH requirements and delivering reliable project outcomes.

You will inspect, maintain, and repair P&M equipment, prepare technical records, and interact with clients, contributing to operational excellence and service quality

Qualifications

• Experience as a standalone operator within Pre-Commissioning & Maintenance (P&M), pipeline services, or related oil and gas operations.
• Hands-on experience with leak testing, nitrogen services, pigging, hydrotesting, mechanical bolting, and pressure testing operations.
• Strong mechanical experience with ability to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment.
• Valid UKNS Offshore Survival certificate and offshore medical certification.
• Maintain required certifications and authorizations for UK offshore sector.
• Understanding of PTW systems, risk assessments, COSHH, and safe working practices.
• Strong communication and written-report skills with clients and colleagues.
• Self-motivated, proactive, flexible, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Execute Pre-Commissioning & Maintenance services including leak testing, nitrogen purging, mechanical torque and tensioning, barrier leak testing, pigging, FCGT, and hydrotesting.
• Rig up, operate, and troubleshoot nitrogen equipment, fluid pumps, flooding pumps, bolting systems, and associated P&M equipment safely.
• Operate auxiliary equipment including DHDA pumps, OPP systems, Blagdon pumps, and Haskel units while keeping equipment ready.
• Perform daily inspections, preventative maintenance, repairs, and servicing of pumps, hoses, fittings, treating iron, and related equipment.
• Conduct risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and comply with PTW requirements for safe operations.
• Prepare technical documentation, operational reports, maintenance records, and test paperwork.
• Support pre-job planning, post-job reviews, yard operations, and customer interactions to improve outcomes.
• Maintain high technical competency across P&M services and ensure compliance with Baker Hughes policies.

Skills

Leak testing

Nitrogen services

Hydrotesting

P&M equipment operation

Safety procedures

Communication

PTW systems

Tools

Nitrogen equipment

Pumps

Bolting systems

Job description

Baker Hughes is seeking a Field Operator III – P&M to support offshore and onshore Pre-Commissioning & Maintenance activities. You will operate specialized equipment, perform nitrogen services, leak testing, and hydrotesting while ensuring safety and adherence to PTW and COSHH requirements and delivering reliable project outcomes.

You will inspect, maintain, and repair P&M equipment, prepare technical records, and interact with clients, contributing to operational excellence and service quality