Electrical & Control Field Specialist -Industrial & Energy Technology (IET)

Baker Hughes; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy technology company is seeking an Electrical & Control Field Specialist in Durban, South Africa. This role involves providing technical direction and site leadership for the installation and maintenance of turbomachinery and process equipment. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and at least 5 years of experience in electrical systems and controls. The position requires travel up to 70% of the time and strong technical skills in control engineering.

Benefits

Comprehensive private medical care options

Life insurance and disability programs

Contemporary work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Electrical systems, Turbomachinery Controls system, and field instrumentation.
• Experience in commissioning & startup of GE or BH Turbomachinery equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and safe site leadership for onsite installation and maintenance activities.
• Carry out Control panel commissioning, logic modifications, and functional checks.
• Supervise troubleshooting and startup activities of BH products during outages.

Skills

Electrical systems

Turbomachinery Controls system

Field instrumentation

Control engineering

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

ABB integrated eHouse solution

GE/BH systems (MKVIe, Rx3i, GE Fanuc)

Job description

Electrical & Control Field Specialist - Industrial & Energy Technology (IET)

Would you relish being at the Center of cutting‑edge energy projects? Are you passionate about providing complex technical solutions?

Join our Team!

Baker Hughes, Industrial & Energy Technology (IET) operates across 120 countries and serves the entire energy value‑chain and industrial sector. We hold an extensive portfolio of rotating equipment, process flow, transmission technology and lifecycle services.

Partner with the best

You will be responsible for technical direction and safe site leadership of onsite installation, operational maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, commissioning & startup activities on Turbo Machinery and Process Equipment and systems in accordance with engineering best practice and contractual work scope requirements.

As a Control Field Specialist in the IET business, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out Control panel commissioning, logic modifications, loop & functional checks, panel certification and upgrades.
• Providing Technical clarification and supervision to the client on BH rotating equipment (Gas Turbines and Compressors).
• Supervision of all troubleshooting, commissioning, and startup activities of BH products (HDGT, Aero GT and Compressors) as related to Control engineering during outages.
• Direct interfacing with BH Engineering on all matters relating to equipment reliability, operations, maintenance, and failure analysis.
• Providing direction and assistance to other work groups to meet assigned objectives
• Coordinating and overseeing work at the field site, providing quality service to the customer.
• Collaborating with others crew members to the Installation and/or Maintenance activities of Customer Equipment in the Field at Customer Sites.
• Executing all required responsibilities safely and as instructed by direct supervisors and following all IET Service applicable processes and procedures.
• Providing all required records of all activities accomplished at Customer Site to the Baker Hughes IET Supervisor and promotes and maintains good team relations.
• Making recommendations on findings, reviewing effectiveness of maintenance actions to identify future needs
• Overseeing, overhaul, troubleshooting, commissioning, and start‑up of rotating equipment (Baker Hughes portfolio products) at customer sites
• Coordinating the cleanup, repair, and preparation of equipment for the next job.
• Conducting all business activities in accordance with Baker Hughes Core Values (HSE, Quality and Compliance).

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you must:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field is preferred.
• Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Electrical systems, Turbomachinery Controls system, and field instrumentation.
• Must be capable to demonstrate strong working experience of the following: ABB integrated eHouse solution Power Management System PMS ABB certification on MV & LV switchgear (added advantage) Knowledge of Arc duct venting system for MV switchgear (added advantage) SF6 CB working knowledge and maintenance (added advantage) MV switchgear, LV switchgear, Fire & gas systems, UPS & DC Battery System At least two of the following GE/BH systems - MKVIe, Rx3i, GE Fanuc.
• Be capable to demonstrate experience in commissioning & startup of a GE or BH Turbomachinery equipment with MKVIe, RX3i, or GE Fanuc control system.
• Be capable of working independently as a Control specialist and field Instrumentation specialist.
• Be willing to travel for work up to 70% of the time.
• Have good Functional / Technical, Customer Focus, Communication, Interpersonal, and Team working skills.

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:

• Standard working schedule supporting the client’s needs
• Development trainings applicable to your role and related products

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of 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.

The Good Stuff

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we must 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
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits