Lead Applications Engineer

bakerhughes; Pleasanton (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement plan (401k)

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking an Applications Engineer to join our Oilfield Services team. You will design technical job programs for upstream projects, ensuring alignment with customer objectives and contract requirements.

You will work with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and optimize performance across the full job lifecycle. The role requires hands-on experience in Upstream Oil & Gas chemicals, strong analytical and communication skills, and willingness to travel to customer sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Chemistry or related discipline.
• Hands-on experience in Upstream Oil & Gas Chemicals including production, stimulation, and fluids.
• Strong understanding of chemical treatment programs, field applications, troubleshooting and customer-facing tech support.
• Experience with technical job planning, treatment execution, performance optimization, and commercial/P&L considerations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management and customer engagement skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and data interpretation capabilities; translate field results into actions.
• Ability to work in a global matrix organization with cross-functional teams.
• Experience supporting field trials, product evaluations, and tech solutions for upstream operators.
• Willing to travel to customer locations and field sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Manage the Job Cycle (MtJC) process.
• Collaborate with Service Delivery Coordinators and Sales to align objectives and terms.
• Perform offset job analysis and engineering modeling to identify risks, hazards and performance expectations.
• Design job programs including risk mitigation and contingency plans to meet objectives and maximize value.
• Provide on-demand technical support during job execution, including on-call coverage.
• Document calculations, simulations and revisions for visibility and audit purposes.
• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement between planned and executed jobs.
• Support field incident investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Travel to customer sites and field facilities as required.

Skills

Upstream Oil & Gas chemicals

Chemical treatment programs

Job planning & execution

Customer engagement

Analytical skills

Willing to travel

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or Chemistry

Job description

Do you enjoy being part of a successful team?

Do you enjoy collaborating with teams to deliver on projects that make a difference? Join our Oilfield Services team!

Partner with the best

As an Applications Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring flawless job execution by contributing across the full job lifecycle, including planning, execution, and post-job analysis. You will design technical job programs and applications that align with customer objectives while maximizing business outcomes in line with contract requirements.

As an Applications Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring compliance with the Manage the Job Cycle (MtJC) process
• Working with Service Delivery Coordinators and Sales teams to understand customer well construction or production objectives and commercial terms
• Performing offset job analysis and engineering modeling to identify application risks, hazards, and performance expectations
• Designing job programs including risk mitigation and contingency plans to meet customer objectives and maximize value
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure all technical and operational constraints are addressed
• Providing on-demand technical support during job execution, including participation in on-call schedules
• Documenting calculations, simulations, and plan revisions for visibility and audit purposes
• Comparing planned vs. executed jobs, capturing lessons learned, and driving continuous improvement
• Supporting field incident investigations, identifying root causes, and recommending corrective actions
• Ensuring timely incident management and customer issue resolution
• Advising on product improvement opportunities based on recurring issues or failures
• Supporting sales teams with technical recommendations and application expertise
• Participating in customer discussions on service delivery performance and KPI outcomes
• Supporting product line initiatives including cost reduction and performance improvement projects
• Handling special projects as required

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related discipline
• Be able to demonstrate hands‑on experience in Upstream Oil & Gas Chemicals, including production chemicals, stimulation chemicals, drilling/completion fluids, asset integrity, or related application.
• Have strong understanding of chemical treatment programs, field applications, troubleshooting, and customer‑facing technical support
• Have experience with technical job planning, treatment execution, performance optimization, and commercial/P&L considerations
• Be able to demonstrate excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and customer engagement skills
• Have strong analytical, problem‑solving, and data interpretation capabilities, with the ability to translate field results into actionable recommendations
• Be able to work effectively in a global matrix organization, collaborating with sales, operations, technology, and customer teams
• Have experience supporting field trials, product evaluations, and technical solutions development for upstream operators
• Be willing to travel to customer locations, field sites, and operational facilities as required

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone.

• This role is in general hours (8AM - 5PM)

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. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• 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.

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: Services Senior Specialist - Applications Engineering