Senior Valve and Actuator Engineer - Subsea Structures (d/f/m)

Baker Hughes; Toscana; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Senior Valve and Actuator Engineer for Subsea Structures. You will select valves and actuators for subsea products and prepare specifications aligned with customer demands and international codes.

The role requires extensive experience with valves, actuators, and subsea systems, along with fluency in English and willingness to travel internationally. Join us to contribute to cutting-edge offshore technology.

Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelor degree in Engineering.
• 10+ years experience in valves/actuators activity.
• Knowledge of major international standards (ASME B31.3, ASME B31.8, API 6A, 17D, API 6DSS).
• English language fluency.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Select valves and actuators and issue documentation for subsea products.
• Prepare valve/actuator specifications with customer specs and international codes.
• Coordinate with piping, structure and modeling & drafting teams.
• Follow up vendor and site activities.
• Support growth via technical proposals and design templates/practices.
• Update catalogues of configured, pre-qualified valves and promote part re-use.

Skills

Valves & actuators

English fluency

ASME/API standards

Travel internationally

Materials & piping knowledge

Education

Bachelor or Master in Engineering

Tools

Job description

Senior Valve and Actuator Engineer - Subsea Structures

Responsible for valve and actuator selection utilized across Baker Hughes subsea product line

Do you enjoy working with Subsea Projects?

Partner with the best

Baker Hughes stands as a leading global energy‑technology company, delivering innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient across the entire value chain. Operating in more than 120 countries, the company blends deep industrial expertise with advanced engineering and digital technologies to support energy production, transformation, and decarbonization. With over a century of heritage, Baker Hughes partners with customers in oil and gas, industrial sectors, and emerging energy markets to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable energy future

Fuel your passion

The Senior Valve and Actuator Engineer for Subsea Structures will be responsible for valve and actuator selection utilized across Baker Hughes subsea product line. Responsibility covers, but not limited to: the design and specification for valves used with Baker Hughes manifolds, Xmas Tress, Pipelines, Subsea Distribution Units, Umbilical Termination Assemblies, and Pressure Caps.

As Senior Valve and Actuator Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Selecting valves and actuators, as well as issue the documentation required for subsea products
• Preparing the valves and actuators specifications, fulfilling Customer Specs, International Codes and Third Parties Requirements (i.e. review Factory Acceptance Test procedures, Inspection Test Plan, Quality Control Plan and drawings), in strict coordination with other disciplines such as piping, structure and modeling & drafting
• Taking care of vendor’s and site’s activities follow‑up.
• Understanding and having knowledge of NDTs.
• Using Baker Hughes quality tools to measure their performance in terms of timeliness (OTD) and quality (FTY) of the deliverables
• Being involved in supporting the growth of the business by cooperating to the preparation of technical proposals and/or Design Templates/Practices
• Update catalogues of configured, pre‑qualified valves. Reduce part proliferation and ensure part re‑use.
• Potentially enhancing valve designs and driving qualification in line with industry standards. Ensure solutions are cost effective for target markets.
• Being the point of contact for advice and problem resolution to clients, sourcing, product management and manufacturing related to valves & actuators.
• Continuously driving the creation of common specifications, procedures and approaches through areas of expertise across the subsea production systems. Identifying Synergies and eliminating duplication of effort and waste.
• Working closely with sourcing, manufacturing and quality to ensure philosophy of the Product Catalogue is understood and leveraged in long‑term supplier agreements. Solicit feedback from supply chain and across functions to ensure the Product Catalogue offers maximum value.

To be successful in this role you will hold:

• Masters or Bachelor degree in Engineering or science based discipline.
• 10+ years’ of strong and demonstrated experience in valves/actuators activity / industry.
• Excellent knowledge of major technical International Standards related to the discipline (ASME B31.3, ASME B31.8, API 6A, 17D, API 6DSS).
• Good knowledge and awareness of API 17D Valve Qualifications and compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to urgent executive requests in a timely manner.
• English language fluency
• Knowledge of materials and piping
• Experience in subsea products (preferred) and/or Oil & Gas products
• Familiarity with major naval registers’ regulations and subsea standards (DNV, LLRR, ABS, etc…) for fixed and mobile offshore installations
• Availability to travel internationally for project needs and for short term assignments

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 patterns:

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of 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 revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we must push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

The initial pay range for this position will be EUR 45,087 To 83,000.

The provisions of Contratto Collettivo Industria Metalmeccanica e della installazione di impianti will be applied to this position. Section VI – Titolo IV of that collective bargaining agreement relates to pay.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Engineering Senior Team leader - Mechanical Engineering

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

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