Field Service Electrical Engineer – HV & Control Systems

Baker Hughes; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability programs

Retirement benefits

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Baker Hughes Americas BRUSH Team seeks a Field Service Electrical/Controls Engineer to install, commission, repair and upgrade large rotating electrical machines and control equipment. You will travel to client sites to commission and test HV gear and train customers and colleagues.

The role requires offshore/overseas assignments, strong knowledge of electrical power systems, and ability to work independently with a team. Extensive on-site safety practices are essential.

Qualifications

• Accredited Electrical or Controls qualification or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of networking systems (Modbus, Ethernet, 61850).
• Understanding of Health, Safety & Environment concepts and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (spoken and written).
• Willingness to undertake extensive overseas and offshore assignments.
• Experience dealing with external stakeholders on site and operating remotely.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power generation and distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning HV Generators, Motors, Synchronous condensers, PMS, Electrical protection systems, AVRs, and Synchronising equipment.
• Upgrading AVRS, PMS, Synchronisers, protection relays and other control elements.
• 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 requirements; attending on-site meetings.
• Preparing method statements and risk assessments for client sites where needed.
• Assisting mechanical service engineers on assignments, which may not be electrical.

Skills

Electrical/Controls knowledge

Networking systems knowledge

English fluency

Overseas work readiness

Stakeholder management

Independent teamwork

Power generation & distribution

HSE awareness

Education

Electrical/Controls qualification

Job description

Baker Hughes Americas BRUSH Team seeks a Field Service Electrical/Controls Engineer to install, commission, repair and upgrade large rotating electrical machines and control equipment. You will travel to client sites to commission and test HV gear and train customers and colleagues.

The role requires offshore/overseas assignments, strong knowledge of electrical power systems, and ability to work independently with a team. Extensive on-site safety practices are essential.