Field Service Controls Engineer – Turbomachinery (Travel)

Baker Hughes; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking an Field Service Engineer – Controls Systems (Turbomachinery) to serve as the on-site technical lead for controls work on gas turbines, compressors and related rotating equipment. You will solve complex issues, coordinate safe execution and help keep critical equipment online and reliable.

The role requires hands-on experience with control systems (Mark VIe/VI/ V) and PLCs, plus travel up to 70%, including international and offshore assignments.

Qualifications

• A technical diploma and at least five years of field experience with gas turbines, compressors or other rotating equipment.
• Hands-on proficiency with Mark VIe, Mark VI or Mark V control systems; PLCs; or safety systems.
• Experience installing, commissioning, maintaining and troubleshooting rotating equipment, instrumentation, control logic and auxiliary systems.
• Hands-on experience with one or more HDGT platforms (Frame 5, 6 or 7E), ADGT platforms (LM2500, LM6000 or LMS100) or Steam Turbines.
• Strong customer service, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• The ability to work independently, analyze complex issues and provide technical leadership with minimal supervision.
• A strong Health, Safety and Environmental mindset and commitment to quality standards.
• Willingness and ability to travel at least 70%, including internationally and offshore, without geographical restrictions, and a current or previous TWIC card or eligibility to obtain one.
• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Experience mapping DLN (Dry Low NOx) or DLE (Dry Low Emissions) systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site control system installation, loop checks, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Validate control sequences and functionality for lube and hydraulic oil systems, starters, cooling, ventilation, Fire & Gas, seal systems, fuel and process valves, and anti-surge systems.
• Apply engineering documentation and hands‑on problem solving to support turbomachinery commissioning, start‑up and gas turbine maintenance.
• Plan and coordinate installation, upgrade and outage scopes, including schedules, skilled labor, site activities and personnel logistics.
• Provide technical direction while ensuring work meets Baker Hughes Quality, HSE and customer-site requirements.
• Lead daily HSE toolbox discussions and apply Site Quality Checklists, Job Cards and Field Procedures with proper sign‑off.
• Identify and resolve technical or material non‑conformities using Baker Hughes digital tools.
• Maintain accurate job plans, daily or weekly progress reports, technical reports and marked‑up drawings, and communicate status to customers, contractors and internal teams.

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Mark VIe

Mark VI

Mark V control systems

PLCs

Safety systems

HDGT Frame 5/6/7E

ADGT LM2500/LM6000/LMS100

Steam Turbines

Job description

Baker Hughes is seeking an Field Service Engineer – Controls Systems (Turbomachinery) to serve as the on-site technical lead for controls work on gas turbines, compressors and related rotating equipment. You will solve complex issues, coordinate safe execution and help keep critical equipment online and reliable.

The role requires hands-on experience with control systems (Mark VIe/VI/ V) and PLCs, plus travel up to 70%, including international and offshore assignments.