Field Service Engineer - Controls Systems

Baker Hughes Holdings LLC; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 24,080 - 84,887; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Education assistance

Parental leave

Remote work

Job summary

Baker Hughes in Austin, TX is seeking a Field Service Engineer – Controls Systems to install, commission and maintain control systems on gas turbines, compressors and rotating equipment across onshore and offshore sites. You will lead on‑site activities, ensure safety and quality, and collaborate with customers and project teams.

The role requires 5+ years of field experience, hands‑on expertise with Mark VIe/VI/V and PLCs, and willingness to travel up to 70%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field experience working with gas turbines, compressors, or rotating equipment.
• Strong hands‑on proficiency with Mark VIe/VI/V control systems, PLCs, or safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide on‑site technical direction for control system installation, loop checks, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance across oilfield, power generation, and industrial facilities.
• Validate control sequencing and functionality for key auxiliary systems.
• Lead installation, maintenance, and commissioning activities while meeting schedule targets and following Quality and HSE standards.
• Deliver daily HSE toolbox inputs and safety considerations.
• Prepare job‑planning documentation according to scope (installation, upgrade, outage).

Skills

Field service

Rotating equipment

Troubleshooting

Control systems

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Mark VIe/VI/V

HDGT/ADGT instrumentation

DLN/DLE mapping

Job description

Field Service Engineer – Controls Systems

Are you passionate about being part of a successful global field service organization? Do you enjoy working collaboratively and solving critical challenges for customers? Join our Field Services Team!

Our Industrial and Energy Technology (IET) business operates in more than 120 countries and supports the full energy value chain and industrial sector. We deliver an extensive portfolio of rotating equipment, process flow technologies, transmission solutions, and lifecycle services. Our Engineering Transformation team continuously enhances the quality and efficiency of our engineering processes.

Partner with the best

As a Field Service Engineer (FSE), you will represent Baker Hughes both technically and professionally, ensuring that equipment is installed, maintained, and started up safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide on‑site technical direction for control system installation, loop checks, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance across oilfield, power generation, and industrial facilities.
• Validate control sequencing and functionality for key auxiliary systems, including lube and hydraulic oil, starters, cooling, ventilation, Fire and Gas, seal systems, fuel/process valves, and antisurge systems.
• Lead installation, maintenance, and commissioning activities while meeting schedule targets and strictly following Quality and HSE standards.
• Deliver daily HSE toolbox inputs, highlighting critical tasks and safety considerations.
• Apply strong problem‑solving skills and engineering documentation to support turbomachinery commissioning, startup, and gas turbine maintenance.
• Prepare job‑planning documentation according to the defined scope (installation, upgrade, outage).
• Provide technical leadership to skilled labor and ensure all work meets BH standards.
• Contribute to daily outage reports or weekly installation reports.
• Communicate effectively with project, services, and site management regarding planning, progress, and personnel logistics.
• Prepare accurate technical reports for customer records and future reference.
• Participate in customer and contractor meetings.
• Follow all applicable Quality procedures and ensure documentation is properly completed and updated.
• Apply Site Quality Checklists, Job Cards, and Field Procedures, ensuring proper sign‑off.
• Complete markup drawings and reports after field modifications.
• Address technical and material nonconformities using Baker Hughes digital tools and follow through to resolution.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, site requirements, and all elements of the Site Safety Manual.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics) preferred.
• Technical diploma and a minimum of 5 years of field experience working with gas turbines, compressors, or rotating equipment.
• Hands‑on proficiency with Mark VIe/VI/V control systems, PLCs, or safety systems.
• Experience in the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of rotating equipment, including hands‑on proficiency with HDGT (Frame 5, 6, or 7E) or ADGT (LM2500, LM6000, LMS100) instrumentation, control logic, and auxiliary systems.
• Experience with DLN (Dry Low NOx) or DLE (Dry Low Emissions) systems mapping is a plus.
• Strong customer‑service orientation and effective communication with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven analytical skills and a commitment to continuous quality improvement.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities.
• Solid health, safety, and environmental mindset with full compliance to HSE standards.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (at least 70%), including internationally and offshore, without geographical restrictions.
• Current or prior TWIC card or eligibility to obtain one.

Benefits

• Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
• Comprehensive private medical care options.
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs.
• Tailored financial programs.
• Education assistance.
• Generous parental leave.
• Mental health resources.
• Dependent care.
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits.
• Life insurance, parental leave, 401(k), remote work.

Location and Compensation

United States, Texas, Austin. Remote work available. This position is eligible for a flexible work pattern.

The annual pay scale for this position is between $17.48 – $61.62 per hour. Salary variation depends on location, skillset, experience, and performance.

Eligible for Company‑sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401(k)).

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Field Specialist II – SVS – CTRL.

Employment and Equal Opportunity

Baker Hughes 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.