Field Service Mechanical Engineer - Turbomachinery

Baker Hughes Holdings LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical care

Education assistance

Generous parental leave

Mental health resources

Job summary

Baker Hughes Holdings LLC is seeking a Field Service Engineer - Mechanical specializing in rotating equipment. The role involves installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems. Candidates should have a degree in engineering, at least 5 years of experience, and a willingness to travel extensively (70%+).

Responsibilities include preparing documentation, leading customer interactions, and ensuring safety compliance. Benefits include comprehensive medical care and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or technical diploma in mechanical or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum 5 years work experience in rotating equipment installation or maintenance.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and follow OEM procedures.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain rotating equipment at customer sites.
• Lead customer communication and coordinate with labor/subcontractors.
• Prepare Field Service Reports and technical documentation.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Customer-facing skills

Safety compliance

Communication

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree or technical diploma

Tools

Laser alignment

Borescope

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Job description

Field Service Engineer - Mechanical (Rotating Equipment)

Specialized in one or more areas: Centrifugal Compressors, Heavy-Duty Gas Turbines, Aeroderivative Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines

Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Field Service Engineer, you will perform installation, commissioning, inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, and overhaul of rotating equipment at customer sites.

• Executing installation, precommissioning, commissioning, and maintenance of rotating equipment and associated auxiliaries.
• Performing precision mechanical tasks including alignment, leveling, torqueing, dimensional checks, and assembly/disassembly.
• Diagnosing mechanical issues and collaborating with technical support teams to define corrective actions.
• Leading customer communication, site planning, daily coordination, and supervision of craft labor/subcontractors.
• Preparing accurate Field Service Reports, daily logs, punch lists, and technical documentation.
• Ensuring full compliance with QHSE requirements, including JSAs, toolbox talks, LOTO, and PermittoWork processes.

Specialized Responsibilities

Depending on your expertise:

• Centrifugal Compressors: Conducting inspections, alignment, leveling, and troubleshooting.
• Heavy Duty Gas Turbines: Executing inspections, laser alignments, borescope inspections, and commissioning of turbine packages.
• Aeroderivative Gas Turbines: Performing L2/L3 inspections, hot section exchanges, and commissioning.
• Steam Turbines: Leading installation, inspections, overhaul, casing splits, seal and bearing inspections, rotor alignment.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (preferred) or technical diploma in mechanical or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of field experience in rotating equipment installation, inspection, or maintenance.
• Specialization in one or more technologies: compressors (e.g., BCL, MCL series), HDGT (Frame 5, Frame 7), aeroderivative GT (LM2500, LM6000, LMS100), or steam turbines.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and follow OEM procedures.
• Proficiency with precision tools (laser alignment, borescope, micrometers, dial indicators).
• Experience executing upgrades, NICs/TILs, or mechanical modifications.
• Strong communication, leadership, and customer-facening skills.
• Commitment to safety and procedural compliance.
• Availability to travel extensively (70%+) including internationally and offshore.
• Eligibility to obtain or current possession of a TWIC card.

Benefits

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
• Comprehensive private medical care options.
• Life insurance and disability programs.
• Tailored financial programs.
• Education assistance.
• Generous parental leave.
• Mental health resources.
• Dependent care.
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits.

Required Travel

• 70%+ travel, including international and offshore.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.