Power Systems & Industrial Power Generation Operations Leader

Baker Hughes; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Education Assistance

Parental Leave

Wellbeing activities

Business travel coverage

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking an experienced Power Systems & Industrial Power Generation Operations Leader to oversee turbomachinery installation, commissioning, and warranty activities across North America. You will manage cross-functional teams, ensure safety, quality, and profitability, and mentor installation technicians while coordinating with customers.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 7+ years of project management experience in related sectors, with readiness to travel

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Project Management, ideally in large EPC/OEM/end-user settings.
• Fluent in English with strong executive-level presentation skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and leadership abilities.
• Experience managing project financials: revenues, margins, cash.
• Knowledge of contracts, risks, claims and remedies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute installation, commissioning, and warranty management of turbomachinery equipment at customer sites across North America.
• Lead installation technicians and engineers, fostering safety and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical input during installation and troubleshoot issues to ensure delivery.
• Maintain project documentation and communicate status to management.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Power Systems & Industrial Power Generation Operations Leader

Are you an Installations expert looking for a new challenge?

Do you like collaborating across teams to deliver success for customers?

Join our Project Team

At Baker Hughes our purpose is clear; We take energy forward making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet. Our IET team provides industry-leading products and services that optimize the extraction, production, and processing of energy. We champion entrepreneurial culture to unlock full potential by bringing energy to the world.

Partner with the best

The Power Systems & Industrial Power Generation Operations Leader for Turbomachinery Equipment and will oversee the installation, commissioning, and warranty phases of turbomachinery equipment at customer sites across North America. This role requires an understanding of turbomachinery systems, concepts and interfaces, strong project management skills, and the ability to lead a team of skilled technicians and engineers.

A key focus of the role will be on driving quality, ensuring safety, promoting customer satisfaction and overall profitability of assigned project in addition to the following:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute the installation, commissioning, start-up and warranty management of turbomachinery equipment, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Cultivate and drive a culture of execution, continuous improvement and innovation.
• Manage project financial performances, including planning and reporting of assigned projects in terms of costs, revenues, contribution margins and cash collections.
• Indirectly lead and mentor a team of installation technicians and engineers, fostering a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical input during the installation process, troubleshooting any issues that arise to ensure successful project delivery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers during the installation phase, addressing any concerns and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. Promote Baker Hughes’ commitment to safety and quality.
• Ensure all installation activities comply with relevant health and safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies. Implement safety protocols and conduct regular safety training sessions.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including progress reports, installation records, and as-built drawings.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance installation efficiency and quality.
• Regularly communicate project status, key milestones, and any critical issues to high management, ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational goals.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 7+ years of experience in Project Management, preferably for large EPCs companies, original equipment manufacturers (OEMS) or end users in installation and commissioning related roles.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills, be fluent in English and master presentations at executive level.
• Demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset and exhibit strong behavioral, influencing, and leadership competencies.
• Be proficient in managing project financials, including revenues, contribution margin and cash.
• Have a thorough knowledge of T&Cs glossary and dynamics, including contractual provisions, risks, claims and remedies management.
• Have good background in Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, Compressor technologies as well as in energy transition technologies such hydrogen, carbon capture, geothermal and energy storage.
• Be able to travel internationally to visit customers or Baker Hughes locations.

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 too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Be ready to spend up to 35% of working time travelling on jobs as required by business

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

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
• Education Assistance
• Generous Parental Leave
• Mental Health resources
• Dependent Care
• Additional elected or voluntary benefit

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: Project Management Senior Manager - Site/Installation Op