Mechanical Control Field Service Engineer

Baker Hughes; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 224,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy technology company is seeking a Field Service Engineer to deliver high-quality support across installation and maintenance of rotating equipment. With 4+ years of hands-on experience and an engineering degree, you will conduct inspections and lead daily site activities. The role requires extensive travel and strong communication skills. Join a team that values innovation and provides a competitive benefits package while prioritizing safety and operational excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive private medical care

Life insurance and disability programs

Flexible working patterns

Work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on experience with rotating equipment.
• Proven experience in mechanical systems within the energy sector.
• Strong capability in installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of rotating equipment.
• Conduct borescope inspections and engine swaps.
• Lead daily site activities ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Installation

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Customer service orientation

Communication

Education

Engineering degree or technical high-school diploma

Job description

Are you a Field Service Engineer looking for an interesting and inspiring opportunity? Do you enjoy being part of a successful team? Join our Field Service team

Our Industry & Energy Technology (IET) team provides industry‑leading products and services that optimize the extraction, production, and processing of energy. We help a diverse range of customers across the value chain to reduce operating costs and improve productivity. Our team plays an integral role by helping the business plan for the future.

Partner with the best

As a Field Service Engineer, you will be the primary on‑site contact for our global customers, delivering high‑quality technical support across installation, maintenance, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities. We have several global openings for professionals with strong experience and genuine passion for both the mechanical and control aspects of our rotating equipment.

You will work on a wide range of technologies, including Aeroderivative Gas Turbines, Heavy Duty Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, Reciprocating and Centrifugal Compressors, and their associated auxiliary systems. Your work will include borescope inspections, blade work, combustion and hot‑section replacements, engine swaps, and start‑up of control panels and sequencing systems.

This role requires strong leadership, technical versatility, and a commitment to safety and operational excellence. You will also have opportunities to expand your product knowledge and technical skills in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely performing installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of rotating equipment and auxiliary systems.
• Carrying out mechanical activities such as hot‑section replacements, top‑case work, alignment, bolting, hydraulic bolting, flange management, and component repair.
• Executing control‑related tasks including start‑up of control panels, calibration, sequencing, DLN/DLE mapping, and combustion tuning.
• Conducting borescope inspections, blade work, combustion/hot‑section replacements, and engine swaps.
• Using hand tools and power tools to perform general and advanced maintenance tasks.
• Overseeing overhaul, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities at customer sites.
• Providing technical direction to internal teams, contractors, and skilled labor to ensure safe, compliant, and high‑quality execution.
• Leading daily site activities, ensuring alignment with HSE standards and customer expectations.
• Coordinating subcontractors and maintaining clear communication with customers and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bring 4+ years of hands‑on experience working on aircraft engines, aeroderivative gas turbines, heavy‑duty turbines, or similar rotating equipment.
• Hold an Engineering degree or a technical high‑school diploma, with proven experience in mechanical and/or control systems within the energy sector.
• Demonstrate strong capability in installation, maintenance, overhaul, and troubleshooting of rotating equipment and auxiliary systems.
• Have extensive experience with gas turbine maintenance, including hot‑section work, top‑case activities, and general mechanical troubleshooting.
• Show solid understanding of control systems, including turbine control logic, sequencing, instrumentation, and automation.
• Display an impressive customer service‑orientation mindset and experience leading customers through tough decisions.
• Be skilled at communicating complex technical information to customers and teams with varying levels of technical understanding.
• Have a deep awareness of Health, Safety and Environmental compliance and potential risks.
• Be a motivated self‑starter and be able to make key decisions and innovate solutions.
• Have a good English knowledge.
• Be available to travel globally 70% of the time.
• Please note that we have multiple openings across different countries.

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:

• In this role, you will travel to and work on customer sites in line with customer requirements. The duration of the work at site and the hours of work at the site will be in line with customer requirements. In between work assignments, you will have free time in line with Baker Hughes working time guidelines and fatigue management provisions.

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 have to 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

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.