Lead Turbomachinery Diagnostics & Controls Engineer

Baker Hughes; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Senior Turbomachinery Controls Engineer to join our iCenters, supporting a global fleet of rotating machinery. You will analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and act as primary customer contact remotely and on-site, collaborating with project teams and vendors to ensure reliable performance.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in engineering and 5+ years of experience with gas turbines, compressors, and related equipment, plus strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering.
• 5+ years of technical experience on rotating machinery.
• Knowledge of Gas Turbines, Centrifugal Compressors, Steam Turbines, Electric Motors and Generators.
• Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Serving as the focal point for regional sites, resolving technical issues and coordinating with customers and internal teams.
• Monitoring a diverse fleet of aeroderivative and heavy-duty gas turbines, steam turbines, compressors, motors and gearboxes.
• Analyzing data and alerts from M&D systems to prevent asset failures and optimize performance.
• Troubleshooting technical issues on monitored fleet and communicating findings.
• Preparing and reviewing technical documentation such as trip root cause analyses and monthly reports.
• Conducting periodic technical reviews and maintaining operating rhythm with customers.
• Interpreting site-specific control software and engineering documents.
• Collaborating with engineering teams, project management and vendors for root cause analysis and resolution.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Influencing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MarkVI/VIe

MicroNet/Plus

RX3i/RX7i

Allen-Bradley

Job description

Baker Hughes is seeking a Senior Turbomachinery Controls Engineer to join our iCenters, supporting a global fleet of rotating machinery. You will analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and act as primary customer contact remotely and on-site, collaborating with project teams and vendors to ensure reliable performance.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in engineering and 5+ years of experience with gas turbines, compressors, and related equipment, plus strong communication and teamwork skills.