Machinery Diagnostics Field Engineer

Baker Hughes; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-being activities

Private medical care

Life insurance & disability programs

Financial programs

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Machinery Diagnostics Field Engineer in Saudi Arabia to deliver diagnostics, installation, and troubleshooting of monitoring systems at customer sites. You will evaluate machinery condition, perform data acquisition, and provide technical leadership on rotating machinery assets.

The role requires extensive fieldwork, travel up to 70%, and hands-on experience with vibration analysis, rotor balancing, and modal analysis.

Qualifications

• Graduate engineer with a minimum 4-year technical degree.
• BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, technical direction, and assistance to customer and field personnel in diagnostic and long-term maintenance of Bently Nevada equipment and rotating machinery.
• Install, commission, and troubleshoot Bently Nevada hardware and software at customer locations.
• Diagnose machinery problems based on vibration, process, and maintenance data and customer communications.
• Complete timely service reports with findings and recommendations.
• Travel to customer sites with required service equipment as needed.
• Install and verify transducers and monitors, including permanent and temporary types.
• Extract machinery data plots from data acquisition instruments and System 1; assess data quality.
• Evaluate vibration data per API/ISO standards; identify good vs bad data.

Skills

Condition Monitoring

Machinery Diagnostics

Machinery Vibration Analysis

Rotating Machinery Diagnostics

Rotating Machines

Rotor Balancing

Vibration Analysis

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree (BSc or MSc)

Tools

System 1

ADRE408

Scout data acquisition

Job description

• Diagnosing machinery problems based upon available data i.e. vibration, process, performance data, maintenance records, customer communications, etc.

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In this role as a Machinery Diagnostics Field Engineer, you will be providing customers with complete service solutions to address their critical rotating machinery assets, protection, and monitoring system, in addition to delivering diagnostics trainings after following the certification process. This will include evaluating machinery condition based on rotor dynamic analysis; in addition to installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining monitoring & protection systems hardware & software.

As a Machinery Diagnostics Field Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Providing leadership, technical direction, and assistance to the customer, user, and other field personnel in the diagnostic and long-term maintenance of Bently Nevada equipment and customers’ rotating machinery
• Performing installations, commissioning, and troubleshooting of Bently Nevada Hardware and Software Products and Solutions at customer locations
• Diagnosing machinery problems based upon available data i.e. vibration, process, performance data, maintenance records, customer communications, etc.
• Completing timely standard service reports with documentation of findings / recommendations
• Reacting to customer required travel in a timely manner, while bringing all required service equipment
• Identify proper installation of permanently installed transducers and monitors and be able to install transducers.
• Properly install temporary shaft, casing, optical, and laser-based transducers to acquire additional machinery data, and professionally use MDS data acquisition instruments to acquire field data, this includes ADRE408, Scout, System 1®
• Successfully extract machinery data plots from MDS data acquisition instruments and System 1®.
• Recognize good versus bad machinery vibration data, coupled with the ability to evaluate the overall quality of a data set.
• Recognize and quantify the severity of machinery vibration data in accordance with applicable industry standards (e.g., API, ISO).
• Hands on experience with Field-balancing of critical machinery like steam & gas turbines, generators, compressors, and pumps.
• Perform a simple two-channel impact test using an impact hammer and an appropriate accelerometer to determine natural frequencies of structures, rotors, piping, and machinery support systems.
• Perform and interpret Operating Deflection Shapes (ODS) and basic modal analysis.
• Collect data for torsional analysis.
• Adhere to BH HSE at all work sites, and conduct fieldwork in compliance with all applicable regulations, and customer requirements.

Fuel your passion!

• Have graduate engineer from an accredited institution with a minimum 4-year technical degree. A BSc or MSc degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Machinery Diagnostics Services Field Services.
• Have a Certificate as a Vibration Analyst level 3 or higher from an accredited Institute is preferred.
• Have knowledge and experience with mechanical vibration, rotating machinery vibration and diagnostics, rotor dynamic analysis, machinery balancing and alignment.
• Have the ability to interpret and understand machinery mechanical and electrical system drawings and specifications.
• Have a valid driving license and passport.
• Have availability to travel up to 70% of the time, as required.
• Willing to work at customer plant sites for extended hours and travel widely within the geographic region with short notice.
• Ability to work in arduous temperature environments, heights, and perform all tasks while wearing required Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to handle the physical strength and agility requirements of the job in accordance with specific job descriptions.
• Have strong command of oral and written communication in English language, plus formal presentations

Desired Characteristics:

• Previous background in Systems & Instrumentation work, operating plant experience, OEM experience, or industrial co-op program is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to influence others and lead small teams. Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously. Effective problem identification and solution skills. Proven analytical and organizational ability.

Skills

• Required Skills: Condition Monitoring; Machinery Diagnostics; Machinery Vibration Analysis; Rotating Machinery Diagnostics; Rotating Machines; Rotor Balancing; Vibration Analysis
• Optional Skills: Asset Reliability; Lube Oil Analysis; Thermography

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 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

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Services Specialist - On Site Services

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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