Senior Field Operator, Pre-Commissioning & Maintenance

Baker Hughes; Schoolhill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement programs

Wellbeing initiatives

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Field Operator IV to lead Pre-Commissioning & Maintenance activities across offshore and onshore environments. You will provide technical leadership, supervise field crews, and ensure safe, efficient project delivery while upholding Baker Hughes standards.

You will manage nitrogen services, leak testing, hydrotesting, pigging, and mechanical bolting tasks, coordinating with project teams and clients to drive excellence in execution.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in P&M, pipeline services, or related oil and gas operations, including leading field activities and project crews.
• Advanced hands-on expertise in leak testing, nitrogen services, hydrotesting, pigging, mechanical bolting, pressure testing, and pipeline commissioning/maintenance.
• Strong mechanical and technical troubleshooting skills to diagnose equipment issues and implement corrective actions in the field.
• Valid UKNS Offshore Survival certificate and current offshore medical certification.
• Maintain required certifications and competency to work within the UK offshore sector.
• Knowledge of PTW systems, risk assessments, COSHH requirements, offshore safety processes, and industry best practices.
• Proven leadership, communication, and customer relationship skills for coordinating teams and stakeholders.
• Self-motivation and ability to lead operations independently in offshore/onshore environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead Pre-Commissioning & Maintenance services including nitrogen purging, leak testing, hydrotesting, pigging, and other pipeline/process operations.
• Provide technical leadership during offshore and onshore projects while ensuring safety and compliance with procedures and customer requirements.
• Supervise Field Operators and project crews during rig-up, operation, troubleshooting, and rig-down activities with adherence to HSE.
• Operate and troubleshoot nitrogen equipment, pumps, bolting systems, and related equipment.
• Lead risk assessments, PTW processes, toolbox talks, and job safety analyses to promote safety culture.
• Review and complete technical reports, test documentation, and project paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
• Act as a key customer contact on site for project planning, decision-making, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor junior operators, sharing expertise and supporting competency development.

Skills

P&M experience

Offshore operations

Leak testing

Nitrogen services

Hydrotesting

Pigging

Mechanical bolting

PTW knowledge

COSHH

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Nitrogen equipment

P&M pumps

Haskel units

BLagdon pumps

OPP systems

Job description

Baker Hughes is seeking a Field Operator IV to lead Pre-Commissioning & Maintenance activities across offshore and onshore environments. You will provide technical leadership, supervise field crews, and ensure safe, efficient project delivery while upholding Baker Hughes standards.

You will manage nitrogen services, leak testing, hydrotesting, pigging, and mechanical bolting tasks, coordinating with project teams and clients to drive excellence in execution.