Field Service Electrical Engineer

Baker Hughes; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability programs

401k plan

Flexible working options

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Field Service Electrical Engineer to support installation, commissioning, repair and upgrades of large rotating electrical machines and their control equipment worldwide. You will travel to customer sites, perform on-site testing, interpret drawings, and deliver training to clients and colleagues.

This role offers offshore/off-site assignments, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities to work with a global team on advanced power generation systems.

Qualifications

• Accredited Electrical or Controls qualification or relevant experience.
• Willingness to undertake extensive overseas/offshore assignments.
• Strong communication skills in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning HV Generators, Motors, Synchronisers and associated control systems.
• Carrying out upgrades to AVRs, PMS, Synchronisers and protection relays.
• Carrying out electrical testing on high and low voltage equipment and machine windings in the field.
• Delivering training on Brush Power Gen products to clients and field service colleagues.
• Interpreting drawings, specs and requirements; attending on-site meetings with customers.
• Preparing method statements and risk assessments for client sites as needed.
• Assisting mechanical service engineers on assignments as required.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power generation

English communication

Problem solving

Team player

Education

Electrical or Controls qualification

Tools

Modbus

Ethernet

61850

Fibre

Job description

Field Service Electrical Engineer

Are you passionate about Electrical Engineering?

Join our Baker Hughes Americas BRUSH Team!

Partner with the best: Join the Baker Hughes Americas BRUSH Team to carry out installation, commissioning, repair, maintenance and upgrading of large rotating electrical machines and their associated control equipment.

As an Americas Field Service Electrical/Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Commissioning HV Generators, Motors, Synchronous condensers, Power management systems (PMS), Electrical protection systems, Excitation Controllers (AVRs), and Synchronising equipment.
• Conducting upgrades to AVRS, PMS systems, Synchronisers, Protection relays and other control elements.
• Carrying out electrical testing on high and low voltage equipment and machine windings in the field.
• Delivering training on Brush Power Gen products to clients and field service colleagues.
• Interpreting technical drawings, specifications and technical requirements. Attend technical meetings on site and at customers’ premises.
• Preparing method statements and risk assessments in relation to client sites where needed.
• Assisting mechanical service engineer(s) on assignments, which will not necessarily involve electrical related activities

Fuel Your Passion: To be successful in this role you will:

• Have an accredited Electrical or Controls qualification or relevant experience.
• Have knowledge of networking systems. Such as, Modbus, Ethernet, 61850, Fibre would be advantageous
• Have knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures of Health, Safety & Environment
• Have undergone medical examinations to ascertain and certify physical fitness for offshore and overseas work.
• Have the ability to be self‑reliant, resourceful, and a problem solver with well‑developed commercial awareness.
• Have the capability to communicate effectively, being fluent in both spoken and written English.
• Have the ability to undertake extensive overseas and offshore assignments.
• Have experience in dealing with external stakeholders on site and operating remotely on own initiative.
• Have the qualities of a good team player with the ability to work independently.
• Have a high level of knowledge in electrical power generation and distribution systems.

Our Americas team is growing to support the demand in the region and this includes a hub in Houston and Brazil that will support our growing demand for more Field Service Engineers.

Ideal Qualities:

• Strong leadership skills.
• Team player
• Self-driven initiative to problem solve on customer sites
• Versatile, tenacious and people orientated.

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.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and the way people want to work varies. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Starting early / finishing early
• Starting late / finishing late
• Flexibility within the day or week to get the job done

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 Specialist III - SVS - CTRL

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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