Field Operator

Baker Hughes Company; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care options

Life insurance

Disability programs

Thrift Plan 401k

Job summary

Baker Hughes Company is hiring a Wireline Field Operator in Mount Pleasant, MI. The role requires hands-on mechanical work, tool maintenance, and on-site operations at well sites and shops.

You will train junior operators, maintain records, and ensure safety while delivering service excellence. The position demands a valid Class A or B CDL with Hazmat (or the ability to obtain one within 6 months), a clean driving record, and the flexibility to travel regionally and stay at remote sites as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Heavy mechanical aptitude with hands-on tool/engine experience.
• Must be 21+ to obtain ATF explosives certification.
• CDL with Hazmat endorsement (Class A or B) or pass driving test within 6 months and obtain CDL/Hazmat.
• Ability to work with customers and team members.
• Willingness to be on-call 24/7 and travel as needed.
• Clean driving record and ability to pass federal background check.
• Proficient in using computers for reporting and communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for jobs, perform tool maintenance, and pre/post-job checks.
• Rig and operate at well sites; maintain units and shop stability.
• Service mechanical devices and build/maintain logging cable heads.
• Maintain well site/DOT records and customer communications.
• Train and supervise junior operators; promote safety at sites.
• Travel regionally and occasionally stay at remote locations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Driver with CDL Hazmat

Customer communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wireline Field Operator

Wireline Field Operator Are you a Wireline Field Operator looking for a new opportunity? Would you like to join our Wireline Services Product Line? Join our OFS Wireline Team! Baker Hughes is the first and only comprehensive provider of digital oilfield products, services and solutions. Drawing inspiration from its rich heritage as an inventor company, Baker Hughes harnesses the passion and expertise of its people to improve productivity throughout the entire oil and gas value chain. Partner with the best

As a Wireline Field Operator, you will be fully competent in all aspects of operator duties at the well site and at the shop, can maintain the unit and perform all pre-job duties, well-site operations and post-job duties, as well as training of junior operators.

As a Wireline Field Operator, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing for jobs and performing tool maintenance, pre-job and post- job tool checkout.
• Rigging-up and rigging-down equipment at the well site.
• Servicing mechanical devices and building logging cable heads Perforating cable heads and maintenance on the tools
• Maintaining well site/DOT records and communications as required by District Manager.
• Promoting and maintaining good customer relations.
• Receiving instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on well site activity.
• Performing basic duties at the well site and at the shop.
• Driving company vehicles in a safe manner while observing company and government regulations.
• Participating in quality improvement efforts for ballistics operations.
• Supervising and train other Field Operators while maintaining a high level of safety awareness at the well site.
• Performing other related duties as required Fuel your passion.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent education.
• Have a heavy mechanical aptitude, including hands‑on experience working with tools, equipment, engines, or other mechanical systems.
• Must be 21 years of age or older to obtain ATF explosives certification.
• Must be able to drive a manual (stick‑shift) vehicle and have a Class A or B CDL with Hazmat endorsement OR successfully pass the company’s driving test on a manual (stick‑shift) vehicle and obtain a Class A or B CDL and/or Hazmat endorsement within 6 months of employment.
• Have the ability to work and communicate effectively with customers and team members.
• Be able to work on‑call 24/7 and have the flexibility to remain at well sites for extended periods.
• Be able to travel as required, including frequent regional travel and occasional extended stays at remote locations.
• Have a clean driving record and the ability to pass a federal background check.
• Be able to use computers for communication, reporting, and other work‑related tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess a Class A or B CDL with Hazmat endorsement at the time of hire
• Demonstrated hands‑on mechanical experience such as equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, or repair work within oil & gas industry

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: This role involves working with customers onsite in locations across the world, with flexibility to align your schedule with clients’ 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 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

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 OPER II - WLE At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. 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. We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.