FIELD ENGINEER I

bakerhughes; Broussard (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability programs

401(k) Thrift Plan

Wellbeing activities

Job summary

Baker Hughes in Broussard, LA is seeking a Field Engineer I to join our North America Offshore Operations team. You will serve as a key interface between customers, offshore crews, and our field operations, deploying tools and delivering technical expertise in demanding environments.

Expect 60% time in offices and customer environments and 40% offshore, with assignments ranging from several days to weeks. Strong communication and leadership will help you grow in this role.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in field engineering or a related role.
• Willingness to work offshore and support extended field assignments.
• Strong customer communication and technical relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership potential, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse teams with a customer-focused mindset.
• Learning agility and coachability; commitment to continuous improvement.
• Oilfield internship experience is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with crew members to deploy tools and services, interfacing with customers and shore-based managers.
• Participate in solving complex technical problems through hands-on offshore and field work.
• Support offshore operations by ensuring equipment is installed, maintained, and operated safely.
• Prepare, document, receive, and ship equipment and products to and from offshore worksites.
• Assist with tender preparation, data analysis, cost estimation, and invoicing activities.
• Build and maintain effective technical relationships with customers and operations teams.
• Collaborate with laboratories and R&D teams to expand knowledge and solutions.
• Participate in training and development to broaden understanding of Baker Hughes operations.

Skills

Customer communication

Technical relationship management

Leadership potential

Problem solving

Learning agility

Teamwork

Coachability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM field

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 our team of Field Engineers

At Baker Hughes, our Field Engineers serve as the critical link between our customers and our operations teams, delivering technical expertise, operational support, and customer-focused solutions in demanding offshore environments. This position provides an opportunity to develop technical expertise, customer-facing experience, and operational knowledge while supporting North America Offshore operations.

Take your career to the next level

Partner with the best

As a Field Engineer I, supporting North America Offshore Operations from Broussard, Louisiana, you will serve as a key interface between Baker Hughes field operations, offshore crews, and customers. You will gain broad exposure to offshore operations, customer environments, laboratories, subject matter experts, and research and development resources while developing the technical and professional skills required for a successful career within Baker Hughes. This role is designed for individuals who possess strong technical aptitude, a willingness to work in offshore environments, and a passion for building customer relationships while solving complex operational challenges.

As a Field Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Coordinating with crew members to deploy tools and services while serving as a liaison between customers and shore-based Operations Managers.
• Participating in solving complex technical problems through hands‑on offshore and field‑based work.
• Supporting offshore operations by ensuring equipment is installed, maintained, and operated safely and effectively.
• Preparing, documenting, receiving, and shipping equipment and products to and from offshore worksites.
• Supporting tender preparation, data analysis, cost estimation, and invoicing activities.
• Building and maintaining effective technical relationships with customers, customer engineers, and operational teams.
• Collaborating with laboratories, subject matter experts, and research and development teams to expand technical knowledge and customer solutions.
• Participating in training, job shadowing, and development opportunities to build a broad understanding of Baker Hughes operations.
• Promoting a strong safety culture while supporting offshore and customer‑facing activities.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline such as Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geology, Engineering Technology, Mathematics, Geosciences, or a related technical field.
• Be a recent graduate or an early‑career professional with approximately 3 to 5 years of experience.
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to work offshore and support extended field assignments.
• Possess strong customer communication and technical relationship management skills.
• Demonstrate leadership potential, critical‑thinking ability, and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Work effectively within diverse teams while maintaining a customer‑focused mindset.
• Demonstrate learning agility, coachability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Previous oilfield internship experience is beneficial but not required.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone.

• Position based in Broussard, Louisiana.
• Approximately 60% of time will be spent in Baker Hughes and customer office environments, with 40% supporting offshore operations.
• Offshore assignments may range from several days to multiple weeks depending on project and customer requirements.
• This position does not operate on a fixed offshore rotation and may involve work across customer sites, laboratories, and technology centers.

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

Baker Hughes is an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide.

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 that challenges and inspires one another to help shape the future of energy.

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

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