On-Site Generator Winding Engineer

Baker Hughes Holdings LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking an Americas Field Service Winding Engineer to inspect, test and repair HV windings on large generators at customer sites around the world. You will interpret specifications, prepare method statements and work with a team to keep critical equipment running.

The role requires hands-on winding expertise, an apprenticeship in armature winding, strong English communication, and willingness for extensive travel to client sites and offshore projects.

Qualifications

• Experience winding electrical generators in HV machines.
• Craft apprenticeship in armature winding on large HV rotating electrical machines.
• Experience with different generator winding models.
• Soldering, brazing, crimping and HV insulation procedures.
• Self-sufficient, resourceful and an effective problem solver.
• Strong character and high energy.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Willingness for extensive overseas/offshore travel.
• Experience representing the company at customer sites and working remotely on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Perform winding inspection, electrical testing, maintenance and repairs on Generator HV windings on customer sites globally.
• Carry out basic mechanical strip-down and rebuild to access windings.
• Carry out electrical testing on high/low voltage windings in the field.
• Conduct visual winding inspections of stator, rotor and excitation system.
• Perform on-site winding repairs including stator re-wedge work.
• Work as part of a team for on-site stator strip and rewind operations.
• Assist mechanical service engineers on assignments as needed.
• Supervise and train internal and external customers.
• Interpret drawings and requirements; prepare method statements and detailed reports for customers.

Skills

Generator winding experience

Armature winding apprenticeship

HV windings models

Soldering/Brazing/Crimping

Problem solving

English communication

Overseas travel

Customer site liaison

Self-sufficiency

Education

Craft apprenticeship in armature winding

Job description

Baker Hughes is seeking an Americas Field Service Winding Engineer to inspect, test and repair HV windings on large generators at customer sites around the world. You will interpret specifications, prepare method statements and work with a team to keep critical equipment running.

The role requires hands-on winding expertise, an apprenticeship in armature winding, strong English communication, and willingness for extensive travel to client sites and offshore projects.