Offshore Field Engineer I — Hands-on, Customer-Facing

Baker Hughes Holdings LLC; Broussard (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability programs

Thrift Plan (401k)

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Field Engineer I based in Broussard, Louisiana to bridge customers and offshore operations. The role offers broad exposure to offshore environments, laboratories, subject matter experts, and R&D teams while developing technical and professional skills for a long-term career with Baker Hughes.

Ideal candidates are graduates or early-career professionals with a STEM background, offshore readiness, and strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline or related technical field.
• 3–5 years of experience, entry to mid-level professional.
• Willingness to work offshore and travel as needed.
• Strong customer communication and relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership potential, critical-thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Learning agility and coachability; internship experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with crew to deploy tools and services, liaising between customers and shore-based operations managers.
• Participate in solving complex technical problems through hands-on offshore field work.
• Support offshore operations ensuring equipment is installed, maintained and operated safely.
• Prepare, document, receive, and ship equipment to/from offshore worksites.
• Assist tender preparation, data analysis, cost estimation, and invoicing activities.
• Build and maintain effective technical relationships with customers and operations teams.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Offshore work willingness

Customer relationship building

Leadership potential

Problem-solving

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Baker Hughes is seeking a Field Engineer I based in Broussard, Louisiana to bridge customers and offshore operations. The role offers broad exposure to offshore environments, laboratories, subject matter experts, and R&D teams while developing technical and professional skills for a long-term career with Baker Hughes.

Ideal candidates are graduates or early-career professionals with a STEM background, offshore readiness, and strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.