Field Service Mechanical Engineer - Turbomachinery

Baker Hughes Holdings LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical care options

Education assistance

Generous parental leave

Mental health resources

Job summary

Baker Hughes Holdings LLC is seeking a Mechanical Field Service Engineer specialized in rotating equipment including compressors and turbines. This role involves installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting at customer sites.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, significant field experience, and the ability to travel extensively for project needs. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical care, education assistance, and a supportive work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in rotating equipment.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings.
• Commitment to safety and procedural compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, commissioning, and maintenance of rotating equipment.
• Execute precision mechanical tasks and diagnose issues.
• Lead customer communication and prepare accurate service reports.

Skills

Field experience in rotating equipment

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Familiarity with precision tools

Safety and procedural compliance

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.