Field Engineer I - CWI

Baker Hughes; Ciudad del Carmen; On-site; MXN 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes invites recent engineering graduates to join the LEAD Field Engineer Development Program. Over three and a half years, you will train, gain field experience, and progress through competency levels while supporting customer operations worldwide.

You will travel extensively, work rotating schedules, and tackle complex mechanical, electrical, and system challenges with mentorship from senior engineers. This program emphasizes safety, collaboration, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering within the previous 12 months.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).
• Fluent in written and spoken English with excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work rotational schedules.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrate leadership potential and safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured technical bootcamps, on-the-job training, and competency-based development.
• Execute field operations alongside experienced engineers in live operating environments.
• Deploy, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain technical equipment and services.
• Apply procedures and make decisions in dynamic, high-pressure situations.
• Support customers and field crews during critical operations.
• Coordinate with operational teams, service delivery personnel, and customers to ensure successful execution of work.
• Develop problem-solving skills through hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and system-level challenges.
• Gain experience across multiple operational environments through travel and field assignments.
• Participate in mentoring, job shadowing, cross-functional rotations, and developmental projects.
• Progress through defined Field Engineer competency levels based on demonstrated capability, performance, and safety leadership.
• Complete a capstone project and all required milestones for program graduation.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Leadership potential

Learning agility

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

GPA 3.0 (or equivalent)

Job description

Do you like working in collaborative teams and solving technical problems?

Would you like to work in the field with our customers?

Join the LEAD Field Engineer Development Program

The LEAD (Learn, Excel, Achieve, Develop) Field Engineer Development Program is a strategic, accelerated three and half year development program designed for recent engineering graduates seeking a career in Field Engineering. Through structured technical training, field experience, competency-based progression, coaching, and professional development, participants build the skills and experience required to perform in some of the most demanding operating environments in the energy industry. This program combines classroom learning, field execution, mentoring, and real-world customer operations to accelerate readiness for future technical and operational leadership opportunities.

Partner with the Best

As a LEAD Field Engineer, you will develop technical expertise by working alongside experienced engineers while supporting critical customer operations around the world. You will progress through defined competency stages that build capability, confidence, leadership skills, and operational readiness.

Over the three-and-a-half-year program, you will:

• Participate in structured technical bootcamps, on-the-job training, and competency-based development

• Execute field operations alongside experienced engineers in live operating environments

• Deploy, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain technical equipment and services

• Apply procedures and make decisions in dynamic, high-pressure situations

• Support customers and field crews during critical operations

• Coordinate with operational teams, service delivery personnel, and customers to ensure successful execution of work

• Develop problem-solving skills through hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and system-level challenges

• Gain experience across multiple operational environments through travel and field assignments

• Participate in mentoring, job shadowing, cross-functional rotations, and developmental projects

• Progress through defined Field Engineer competency levels based on demonstrated capability, performance, and safety leadership

• Complete a capstone project and all required technical and professional milestones required for program graduation

• This role includes significant domestic and international travel, rotational schedules, non-standard work hours, and extended assignments at customer locations. Successful candidates must be comfortable working in unpredictable environments where safety, execution, and customer impact are paramount.

What You'll Gain

The LEAD Program provides:

• Structured technical training and field coaching

• Hands-on experience supporting high-intensity customer operations

• Exposure to global operations and diverse working environments

• Mentorship from experienced technical leaders

• Competency-based career progression

• Visibility to senior leaders and cross-functional teams

• Professional development, leadership development, and project experience

• Clear career pathways following program graduation

• Graduation from LEAD signifies successful completion of all required technical, professional, and developmental milestones. Graduates become eligible for advancement opportunities across the organization based on performance, business needs, and available openings.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (all disciplines) within the previous 12 months

• Have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 (or equivalent)

• Be fluent in written and spoken English, with excellent communication skills

• Demonstrate a strong interest in hands-on technical work and field operations

• Be willing to travel extensively and work rotational schedules

• Thrive in dynamic, fast-paced, and sometimes unpredictable environments

• Possess strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills

• Demonstrate leadership potential, learning agility, and a strong safety mindset

• Be motivated to continuously develop technical expertise and professional capabilities

Partner with the best

• Baker Hughes es una empresa global de tecnología energética que presta servicios al sector del petróleo y el gas en más de 120 países. La organización Comercial y de Ventas impulsa el crecimiento mediante la creación de sólidas alianzas con los clientes, la comercialización de hidrocarburos y la oferta de soluciones integradas de equipos y servicios. Centrándose en la transformación digital y la transición energética, el equipo aprovecha los conocimientos basados en datos para optimizar el rendimiento de las ventas y maximizar el valor para el cliente.

• Fuel your passion

• El responsable del servicio de soluciones integradas dirige y coordina todo el trabajo de Baker Hughes en el pozo. Es el punto de contacto de Baker Hughes para el cliente y dirige todos los elementos de los productos, servicios y contratistas de Baker Hughes en el pozo. El objetivo principal es impulsar y garantizar un desempeño impecable en materia de salud, seguridad y medio ambiente, la entrega puntual y la excelencia constante en la prestación de servicios.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: FIELD ENG I - WBC

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.