Lead Field Project Engineer

Baker Hughes; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 262,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is looking for a Lead Field Project Engineer to manage project scopes and troubleshoot issues related to rotating machinery. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, with at least 7 years of technical experience and 3 years in project management. This role involves collaboration with site teams and customers, and the ability to travel is essential. The company offers flexible work arrangements and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Contemporary work-life balance policies

Comprehensive medical care options

Life insurance and disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Additional elected or voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of technical experience on rotating machinery.
• Experience handling large Projects for at least 3 years.
• Knowledge of Baker Hughes products or equivalent technologies.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical reference point for site teams managing project scope.
• Troubleshoot issues with various products like gas turbines and compressors.
• Coordinate and communicate with customer representatives and vendors.

Skills

Interpreting engineering & technical documents

Technical experience on rotating machinery

Project engineering/management

Fluency in English

Ability to influence others and lead teams

Flexibility to travel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Lead Field Project Engineer

Would you like to be part of a successful team?

Do you enjoy interacting customers?

Join our Industrial and Energy Technology Team!

Our Industrial and Energy Technology (IET) operates across 120 countries and serves the entire energy value chain and industrial sector. We hold an extensive portfolio of rotating equipment, process flow, transmission technology and lifecycle services. Our Engineering Transformation teamwork improves the quality of our Engineering processes.

Partner with the best

In this role as a Lead Field Project Engineer, you shall collaborate with the Installation & Commissioning Engineering team in the region managing Projects as a focal point to Customers, suppliers, site team and various Engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Being the Technical reference point to site team & customers managing the scope of the assigned Projects in order to promptly resolve any technical issues reported from Projects.
• Assisting in troubleshooting issues of various products like Aeroderivative Gas turbines, Electric Motor driven Centrifugal and Reciprocating compressors, Gearboxes and Auxiliary systems.
• Coordinating and communicating with customer representatives, vendors, multi-functional and Global teams, fulfilling customized evaluations and optimization studies.
• Engineering Lessons Learnt management, Root Cause Analysis and assist in defining & implementing Corrective & Preventive action plan.
• Coordinate engineering modifications required in field, Execute any additional requests/Change orders with customers.
• Document management, Non-Conformity Management, FMEA preparation and execution.
• Leading and managing Quality Processes, assist in preparation of critical site milestones and KPIs.
• Being available to travel to sites locations as per requirement to assist in data collection, interact with site team and customer for critical issues resolution.

Qualifications

• Have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or equivalent Engineering degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience with interpreting engineering & technical documents (Process & instrument diagrams (P&ID), Instrument List, etc).
• Minimum 7 year’s technical experience on rotating machinery.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Project Engineering/Management handling large Projects.
• Knowledge on any of the Baker Hughes or equivalent OEM Products or Technologies such as Aeroderivative Gas Turbines or Motor driven Centrifugal compressors.
• Passionate and enthusiastic to work in fast paced, challenging and dynamic environment.
• Fluency in English with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Engage proactively, ability to influence others and lead small teams.
• Flexibility to travel to different sites.

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 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 continue 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 well‑being activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• The safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs.
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits