Field Operator IV

Baker Hughes

Aberdeen City

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 75,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tailored retirement programs

Wellbeing initiatives

Flexible working pattern

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Field Operator IV to lead field teams in Pre-Commissioning & Maintenance across offshore and onshore environments. You will provide technical leadership, supervise crews during rig‑up, operation, troubleshooting, and rig‑down, and ensure adherence to project procedures and safety standards.

The role requires extensive P&M experience, strong fault diagnosis skills, and offshore certifications.

Qualifications

Significant experience in Pre-Commissioning & Maintenance (P&M), pipeline services, or related oil and gas operations with field leadership experience.
Advanced hands-on expertise in leak testing, nitrogen services, hydrotesting, pigging, mechanical bolting, and pipeline commissioning/maintenance.
Strong mechanical and technical troubleshooting skills for diagnosing issues in the field and implementing corrective actions.
Hold a valid UKNS Offshore Survival certificate and current offshore medical certification.
Maintain required certifications and competency to work in the UK offshore sector.
Knowledge of PTW systems, risk assessments, COSHH requirements, offshore safety management, and best practices.
Demonstrated leadership, communication, and customer relationship skills for coordinating teams and engaging with clients.

Responsibilities

Lead the execution of Pre-Commissioning & Maintenance services across offshore and onshore sites.
Provide technical leadership during project execution and oversee field crews.
Supervise and coordinate field operators during rig‑up, operation, troubleshooting, and rig‑down.
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot nitrogen equipment, pumps, bolting systems and P&M gear.
Lead risk assessments, PTW processes, toolbox talks, and safety analyses on projects.
Review technical reports, maintenance records, and test documentation for accuracy.
Act as key customer contact on site for planning, decision‑making, and issue resolution.
Mentor and develop junior operators to raise competency and operational excellence.

Skills

Field leadership

P&M operations

Leak testing

Nitrogen services

Hydrotesting

Pigging

Mechanical bolting

PTW systems

COSHH awareness

Offshore safety

Troubleshooting

Customer liaison

Tools

Nitrogen equipment

Fluid pumps

Bolting systems

DHDA pumps

Haskel units

OPP systems

Job description

Do you enjoy leading critical offshore and pipeline operations that support safe and efficient energy production?

Are you passionate about Pre-Commissioning & Maintenance services, equipment operations, operational excellence, and leading field teams?

Join a Team That Delivers Essential Energy Services

At Baker Hughes, our Process & Pipeline Services (PPS) team provides industry-leading Pre-Commissioning & Maintenance (P&M) solutions that support pipeline, process facility, and offshore operations worldwide. Through innovative technologies and operational expertise, we help customers execute critical projects safely, efficiently, and reliably throughout the asset lifecycle.

Partner with the best

As a Field Operator IV, you will perform a senior operational role supporting Pre-Commissioning & Maintenance activities across offshore and onshore environments. You will provide technical leadership during project execution, lead field crews, oversee specialized equipment operations, ensure compliance with safety procedures, and support successful project delivery while maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence and customer service.

Fuel your passion

As a Field Operator IV, you will be responsible for:

Leading the execution of Pre-Commissioning & Maintenance services including N2/He leak testing, nitrogen purging, mechanical torque and tensioning, barrier leak testing, pigging, FCGT, hydrotesting, and other critical pipeline and process operations.
Providing technical leadership during offshore and onshore projects, ensuring operational activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project procedures, customer requirements, and Baker Hughes standards.
Supervising and coordinating Field Operators and project crews during rig‑up, operation, troubleshooting, and rig‑down activities while maintaining compliance with all HSE requirements.
Operating, maintaining, and providing advanced troubleshooting support for nitrogen equipment, fluid pumps, flooding pumps, bolting systems, DHDA pumps, OPP systems, Blagdon pumps, Haskel units, and associated P&M equipment.
Leading risk assessments, COSHH reviews, Permit to Work (PTW) processes, toolbox talks, and job safety analyses while promoting a strong safety culture across all project activities.
Reviewing and completing technical reports, maintenance records, test documentation, and project paperwork to ensure accuracy, compliance, and successful project delivery.
Acting as a key customer contact on site, supporting project planning, operational decision‑making, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Mentoring and developing junior operators by sharing technical expertise, supporting competency development, and driving operational excellence across the P&M team.

To be successful in this role, you will:

Have significant experience within Pre-Commissioning & Maintenance (P&M), pipeline services, or related oil and gas operations, including experience leading field activities and project crews.
Demonstrate advanced hands‑on expertise in leak testing, nitrogen services, hydrotesting, pigging, mechanical bolting, pressure testing, and pipeline commissioning and maintenance activities.
Possess strong mechanical and technical troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose equipment issues and implement effective corrective actions in the field.
Hold a valid UKNS Offshore Survival certificate and current offshore medical certification.
Maintain all required certifications, authorizations, and competency requirements necessary to work within the UK offshore sector.
Have strong knowledge of Permit to Work (PTW) systems, risk assessments, COSHH requirements, offshore safety management processes, and industry best practices.
Demonstrate proven leadership, communication, and customer relationship skills with the ability to coordinate teams and engage effectively with clients and stakeholders.
Be highly self‑motivated, proactive, and capable of leading operations independently while managing multiple priorities in challenging offshore and onshore environments.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working pattern:

Working flexible hours, allowing you to adjust your workday to maximize productivity and maintain a healthy work‑life balance.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all 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.

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