Field Specialist I - IO

Baker Hughes; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care options

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement and financial planning

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Field Specialist to safely execute offshore cementing operations and support drilling fluids activities. You will work with the offshore crew to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency across well construction activities.

The role requires hands-on experience in cementing systems, pressure testing, and equipment operation, with a focus on safety and operational excellence in a multidisciplinary team setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in offshore cementing operations.
• Experience with pressure testing of surface equipment and barriers.
• Experience with mud treatment, mixing, and displacement operations.

Responsibilities

• Execute offshore cementing operations per procedures.
• Conduct pressure testing of surface equipment and barriers.
• Prepare cement blends and set up cementing equipment.
• Operate cement heads and service tools; monitor quality control.
• Collaborate with offshore crew to deliver safe, efficient services.

Skills

Offshore cementing

Pressure testing

Mud treatment

Drilling fluids

Wellsite testing

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Operational excellence

Documentation

Education

Technical discipline in cementing/fluids

Relevant degree or diploma

Tools

Cementing equipment

LAS systems

Service tools

Cement heads

Job description

Field Specialist

Do you enjoy being part of a team that provides high-quality services for our customers?

Are you passionate about offshore operations, cementing excellence, and delivering safe and efficient wellsite services?

Join a Team That Delivers Essential Services

We provide industry-leading well construction services that support our customers' operational success. Our team is responsible for delivering safe, reliable, and efficient offshore operations through technical expertise, operational excellence, and collaboration. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and service delivery while supporting our customers throughout the well lifecycle.

Partner with the best

As a Field Specialist, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient execution of offshore cementing operations while supporting drilling fluids activities where required. You will play a key role in pressure testing, cement preparation and pumping, operation of cementing equipment, service tool deployment, and wellsite quality control. Working closely with Operations Coordinators, Application Engineers, and offshore personnel, you will help ensure operational excellence, safety compliance, and reliable service delivery across offshore well construction activities.

As a Field Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Executing and supporting offshore cementing operations in accordance with Baker Hughes and client procedures.
• Conducting pressure testing of surface equipment and subsea barriers prior to cementing operations.
• Preparing mixing water, spacers, and cement blends for offshore cement jobs.
• Setting up, lining up, and operating LAS systems and cementing equipment.
• Preparing, making up, and operating cement heads (SF/SS) and associated service tools.
• Supporting the running and retrieval of cementing service tools as required.
• Setting up, operating, and monitoring cement units during cementing operations.
• Mixing and pumping cement to programme specifications while ensuring quality control requirements are met.
• Performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on cementing and laboratory equipment.
• Conducting cement and drilling fluid testing to ensure compliance with operational requirements.
• Carrying out mud treatment, fluid mixing, and displacement activities where required.
• Optimising solids control equipment and monitoring fluid performance.
• Calibrating and maintaining laboratory testing equipment.
• Testing and treating slops prior to backloading operations.
• Participating in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and risk assessments.
• Maintaining accurate operational reports, testing records, and job documentation.
• Coordinating wellsite logistics and supporting the wider offshore operations team.
• Working collaboratively as part of an offshore crew to safely deliver cementing and fluid services.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have previous experience as a Total Fluids Engineer, Cementing Engineer, Field Specialist, or similar offshore wellsite role.
• Demonstrate strong hands-on experience in offshore cementing operations.
• Have proven experience with pressure testing of surface equipment and well barriers.
• Possess experience preparing, mixing, and pumping cement systems in offshore environments.
• Have experience operating cement heads, service tools, and cementing equipment.
• Demonstrate offshore operational experience within drilling, completion, or intervention environments.
• Possess experience with mud treatment, fluid mixing, and displacement operations.
• Demonstrate an understanding of wellsite testing procedures and fluid system management.
• Show strong safety awareness and commitment to procedural compliance.
• Be able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary offshore team.
• Be willing to work rotational offshore assignments.
• Have a technical background in cementing, fluids engineering, wellsite operations, or a related discipline.

Key Competencies

• Offshore Cementing Operations
• Pressure Testing & Barrier Verification
• Cement Systems & Quality Control
• Service Tools & Cement Head Operations
• Drilling Fluids & Mud Treatment
• Wellsite Testing & Laboratory Practices
• Operational Safety & Compliance
• Problem Solving & Technical Troubleshooting
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication
• Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

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.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionised energy for over a century. To keep moving forward, we continue to push the boundaries of innovation and reward those who embrace change and drive results. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing initiatives
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Life insurance and disability coverage programmes
• Tailored financial and retirement programmes
• Additional elected and voluntary benefits
• Professional development and career growth opportunities within a global organisation.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: FIELD SPEC I - IO

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, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.