Field Specialist III

Baker Hughes Company; Corpus Christi (TX); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing and meals provided

Comprehensive benefits package

401k plan

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Senior Resident Electrical Field Service Engineer to support maintenance planning, outages, and on-site diagnostics for ABB motors and VFDs across US sites. The role includes a 14/14 rotation in Corpus Christi, TX and travel to customer sites as needed.

You will troubleshoot electrical and drive systems, interpret schematics, and act as the on-site electrical technical expert during rotations, interfacing with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams for

Qualifications

• Experience with major OEMs (Rockwell/AB, Schneider, Danfoss), OEM/EPC/owner-operator plant experience
• Exposure to Siemens PLCs or industrial controls
• Prior resident or rotational field service experience
• Experience in continuous-process industries (power, refining, chemical, LNG, manufacturing)
• Commissioning/startup support for ABB/Siemens motors and VFDs
• Troubleshooting electrical, controls, and drive systems in plants
• Support outages, startups, reliability events
• Interface with plant operations, maintenance, engineering teams
• Diagnostics using OEM software tools and field instruments
• Interpret electrical schematics and OEM docs
• Serve as on-site electrical technical expert during rotations

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance planning, pre-outage, outage and post-outage activities with plant operators for ABB motors and VFDs
• Assist plant operators with ABB motor maintenance reviews
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, and drive system issues in operating plants
• Interface with plant operations, maintenance, and engineering teams
• Perform diagnostics using OEM software tools and field instrumentation
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and OEM documentation
• Document activities, findings, and corrective actions
• Serve as on-site electrical technical expert during rotations
• Support continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives
• Assess parts storage and maintenance; advise on storage improvements
• Inspect parts on-site for completeness and damage

Skills

ABB motors

VFDs

Electrical troubleshooting

Drive systems

Team collaboration

Tools

Siemens PLCs

OEM software tools

Electrical schematics

Job description

As a Senior Resident Electrical Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting maintenance planning, pre-Outage, Outage and post-Outage planning activities with plant operators for ABB electric motors and VFDs
• Assisting plant operator with regular reviews of maintenance activities associated with ABB motors at the plant.
• Troubleshooting electrical, controls, and drive system issues in an operating plant environment
• Interfacing with plant operations, maintenance, and engineering teams
• Performing diagnostics using OEM software tools and field instrumentation
• Interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and OEM documentation
• Documenting activities, findings, and corrective actions
• Serving as the on‑site electrical technical expert during assigned rotations
• Supporting continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives as needed
• Providing assessment of Parts storage and maintenance and making necessary storage recommendations
• Performing on‑site inspection/review of parts (new, used or refurbished) for completeness, damage and corrective action

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have experience with other major OEMs (e.g., Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley, Schneider, Danfoss) OEM, EPC, or owner/operator plant experience
• Have exposure to Siemens PLCs or industrial controls
• Have prior resident or rotational field service experience
• Have experience supporting continuous‑process industries (power, refining, chemical, LNG, manufacturing)
• Have commission, start up, and support ABB and Siemens electric motors and VFDs experience
• Be able to troubleshoot electrical, controls, and drive system issues in an operating plant environment
• Be able to support planned outages, startups, and reliability events
• Be able to interface with plant operations, maintenance, and engineering teams
• Be able to perform diagnostics using OEM software tools and field instrumentation
• Be able to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and OEM documentation
• Be able to serve as the on‑site electrical technical expert during assigned rotations

Why This Role

Strong compensation aligned with senior‑level electrical FSE experience

Predictable rotational schedule with extended personal time off

No permanent relocation required

Work on industry‑leading OEM platforms (ABB & Siemens)

High‑impact role supporting critical plant equipment and operations

Work in a way that works for you

Location: Can be based anywhere in the US.

Rotation: 14 Days On / 14 Days Off (in Corpus Christi, TX)

Shift: Monday - Saturday (12AM-12PM), Sunday 8-hour shift

No work required during off rotation unless agreed in advance

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.

We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input.

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.

Join us, and you can expect:

• Highly competitive hourly base pay, commensurate with experience, OEM expertise, and role scope.
• Overtime paid at 1.5×, including all Sunday hours paid at overtime rate.
• Above‑market earning potential for experienced electrical Field Service Engineers supporting critical plant operations.
• Rotational schedule providing extended time off each month.
• Housing and meals fully covered during the 14‑day on‑site rotation in Corpus Christi Travel to and from the site provided Comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Retirement savings plan Paid time off and holidays (per company policy) 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

At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry‑leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we bring our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. 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. We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.