Machinery Diagnostics Field Engineer / Rotating Equipment Field Engineer

Baker Hughes; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 79,490 - 170,670; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Machinery Diagnostics Field Engineer in Utah to diagnose issues on rotating machinery, perform vibration-based assessments, and provide field service across customer sites. The role emphasizes delivering clear reports and acting as a trusted advisor for equipment health.

Extensive travel (up to 70%), travel-ready credentials, and strong knowledge of vibration analysis and reliability engineering are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical preferred).
• At least 2 years of experience with large rotating equipment.
• Willing to travel up to 70% and work overtime.
• Valid driver's license and passport; TWIC eligibility.
• Ability to travel overseas and on offshore platforms.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing machinery problems based on vibration, operational data and customer communications.
• Travel to customer sites to provide supporting service.
• Completing timely reports that identify findings and provide recommendations.
• Building relationships with customers to be their trusted advisor for rotating equipment health.
• Calculating and overseeing placement of balance weights.
• Applying Health, Safety, and Environment standards and procedures.

Skills

Vibration analysis

Rotordynamic analysis

PdM data analysis

Mechanical troubleshooting

Project management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's in engineering

Mechanical Engineering preferred

Tools

Bently Nevada

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Are you a Field Engineer looking for a new opportunity? Do you want to join the Cordant team? Cordant from Baker Hughes, offers a plant-wide, holistic suite of software, services, and Bently Nevada condition monitoring and protection hardware that helps achieve the highest level of asset reliability possible. Our solutions for pre-commissioning, commissioning, and maintenance shutdowns include specialized services for Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Chemical, and other process industries.

As a Machinery Diagnostics Field Engineer, you will be providing customers complete service solutions to address their critical rotating machinery assets, protection, and monitoring system. This will include evaluating machinery condition based on rotor dynamic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing machinery problems based upon vibration data, operational data, and customer communications.
• Travel to customer sites to provide supporting service.
• Completing timely reports that identify findings and provide recommendations to the customer.
• Building relationships with customers to provide a high-level of service delivery, becoming their trusted advisor for their rotating equipment health.
• Calculating and overseeing placement of balance weights.
• Applying Health, Safety, and Environment (HS&E) standards and procedures.

Qualifications

• Have a bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical Engineering a plus).
• Have minimum 2 years of industry experience with large rotating equipment such as turbine generators (steam, heavy‑duty gas, aeroderivative, and/or hydro), compressors, axial or centrifugal fans, or similar equipment.
• Be available for extensive travel (up to 70%) and significant over‑time (paid).
• Possess a valid driver's license and passport (or able to obtain a passport).
• Be eligible to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential).
• Be eligible to travel overseas and/or work on offshore platforms on occasion.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of reliability engineering, turbine engineering and systems, refinery mechanical engineering, and/or rotating equipment engineering.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Mechanical vibration analysis
  • Rotating machinery vibration diagnostics
  • Rotordynamic analysis
  • Predictive Maintenance (PdM) data acquisition and evaluation
  • Machinery balancing and precision alignment
• ISO-certified Vibration Analyst preferred.
• Proven mechanical troubleshooting and problem‑solving capabilities, with a hands‑on approach and the ability to perform effectively in demanding and high‑pressure environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in the use of basic electrical testing instruments, including voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and similar diagnostic tools.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from mechanical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of rotating machinery operation, control systems, and associated equipment.
• Understanding of machinery condition monitoring, protection, and asset management systems.
• Knowledge of Bently Nevada products and Cordant™ services is highly desirable.
• Proficient computer skills, including familiarity with computer networking concepts and systems.

Flexible Work Arrangements

• Working flexible hours – flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

Benefits

• 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.

This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time.

The annual pay scale for this position is between $79,490.00 - $170,670.00.

Candidates for this role (office‑based/ hybrid/ remote) must be located in or near the locations displayed above. The pay range/scale displayed above represents Baker Hughes’ good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum for this position at the time of this posting and applies to the possible locations for this position. Baker Hughes will issue a non‑bias competitive offer; the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hires, full‑time salaries in some U.S. locations, not including equity or benefits. Where an applicant will ultimately fall within the pay range/scale depends on a variety of factors, including, for example, geographic work location, skillset, qualifications, internal pay alignment, level of experience, and demonstrated performance over time. Please keep in mind that the range stated above is the full base salary range for the role and does not include other forms of compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the pay range for this position during the hiring process.

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.

You will be eligible to participate in the Baker Hughes Short‑term incentive plan applicable for the above position. The actual payout for your short‑term incentive award will be based on company and individual performance and is contingent upon Baker Hughes achieving pre‑determined financial results.

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.

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.