Senior Systems Engineer-Electrical

Senior Systems Engineer - Electrical
 

Does working in collaboration with on-site teams excites you?

Do you like working in collaborative teams and solving field service critical issues?

Join our Service Engineering 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 Industrial and 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

As a Senior Engineer-Electrical, you will work with the Baker Hughes Americas Service Engineering team leading  Trip Reduction Program (TRP) projects for contractual customers in the region. You will carry out a root cause analysis of top offenders causing forced shutdowns on critical rotating equipment with more focus on electrical equipment and related auxiliaries. Continuous alignment with project and service engineering teams and vendors is requested, ensuring the service provided is aligned with customer expectations.

As a Senior Systems Engineer- Electrical you will be responsible for:

• Lead Trip Reduction Program (TRP) projects for specific Customer Service Agreement (CSA) customers or fleets in the region
• Act as a focal point for assigned projects, providing technical leadership in electrical technology by closely tracking and managing technical issues to resolution, coordinating and communicating with customer representatives and internal & vendor organizations, fulfilling customized evaluations and optimization studies, and maintaining alignment between site and BH Engineering
• Technical assessment of fleet composed of VSDS, electric motors, gearboxes, auxiliaries, and balance of plant, ensuring adherence to engineering policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of gas turbines, steam turbines, centrifugal and reciprocating compressors operations
• Analyze the reliability behavior of accessories to enhance the product line
• Ability to manage engineering projects as a technical leader by coordinating activities of cross-functional teams
• Lead Root Cause Analyses (RCA) on equipment through field experience analysis at site or fleet level
• Define validation plans and measure the effectiveness of applied corrective actions
• Focus on maintenance optimization of auxiliary systems, determining frequency, tasks, and criticalities to extend the fleet Mean Time Between Maintenance interval
• Interface with CSA managers to define Scope of Work and schedule for new requests
• Proactive approach and effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders to drive excellence in project execution and reliability enhancement

• Analyze data and alerts generated by BH and vendor Monitoring & Diagnostic (M&D) systems to prevent asset failures and optimize asset performance and operation

• Actively participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews, contributing valuable insights
• Conduct risk prioritization at the machine, subsystem, and component levels
• Perform Failure Mode and Effect Analyses (FMEA) at the component level, identifying critical items for machine availability and proposing improvements for maintenance optimization and/or design modification
• Review of technical documentation such as trip root cause analyses, anomaly notifications, and monthly reports
• Navigating and interpreting site-specific control software (e.g. MarkVI/VIe, MicroNet/Plus, RX3i/RX7i, etc.) and engineering documents (e.g. P&ID, Instrument List, Wiring Diagram) to support technical analyses
• Validate performance calculations on monitored equipment, identify non-conformities
• Support the development and deployment of diagnostic systems in terms of hardware, software, data acquisition, analytics and applications
• Provide information about the latest advancements in Conversion, Modification, and Upgrade (CM&U) opportunities to customers and assist with the implementation of any such CM&Us
• Support testing and troubleshooting activities at the site; case by a case basis for travel to the site

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will require:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or equivalent from an accredited college or university

• 5+ years of technical experience in electrical equipment including Variable Speed Drive Systems (VSDS), motors, generators and relevant auxiliaries Experience with LCI (Load Commutated Inverter) and relevant design (including harmonic filters, eHouses, controls, etc.)
• Proven experience with GE Visor Connect Box tools or similar, analytics and data analyses for VSDS
• Familiarity with control software and logic (e.g. Mark VI/VIe, MicroNet/Plus)
• Experience with interpreting engineering documents (P&ID, Instrument List, etc.)
• Knowledge of centrifugal compressor performance
• Knowledge of turbomachinery (centrifugal compressors, gas turbines, etc.)
• Experience with Bently Nevada System1 or other industry vibration condition monitoring systems and vibration analysis
• Sound analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Knowledge of BH products and applications with reference to the service environment
• English fluency and ability to work in a global environment.
• Be legally authorized to work in the USA. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen and other requirements for employment in the USA.

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:

• Please talk to us about the specific working patterns available when you apply

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.
 

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.