Field Specialist-Electrical & Instrumentation

Are you passionate about being part of a successful field service team working onsite at a client location? 

Do you like working in collaborative teams and solving critical issues for customers?  

Join our Field Services 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 Gas Technology team provides industry-leading products and services that optimize the extraction, production and processing of energy. We help a diverse range of customers across the value chain to reduce operating costs and improve productivity. 

Partner with the best 

The I&C Field Specialist is responsible for technical direction and safe site leadership of onsite installation, operational maintenance, testing and startup activities on Gas turbine, Steam Turbine, Compressors and Generators electrical & instrumentation systems in accordance with engineering best practice and contractual work scope requirements.  This person will work onsite at a client in the New Orleans region.

As a I&E Field Specialist you will be responsible for: 

• Providing general technical direction and assistance to customers in the operation, maintenance, repair, safe handling and installation of BKR products. 
• Providing technical assistance through on-site guidance and training in operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques. 
• Troubleshooting of protection relays and maintenance on the gas insulated switchgear
• Assisting customers in scheduling maintenance and workload assuring that equipment and parts requirements meet established schedules. 
• Understanding and maintaining the electrical distribution network including the EMS system from GE 
• Leading and execute loop check and commissioning phase performing the functional tests. 
• Leading and execute unit start-up and performance tests ensuring proper and safe operation of the machine by evaluating the running parameters and troubleshoot control system problem as they arise. 

Fuel your passion 

To be successful in this role you will: 

• Have a degree from accredited university or college degree and 4+ years of experience in field service or maintenance position. 
• Ability to understand and implement technical drawings (wiring diagram, P&ID, General Arrangement, etc.) 
• Strong knowledge in rotating equipment control philosophy (Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, Centrifugal and Reciprocating Compressors) and their auxiliaries. 
• Strong knowledge in field devices, instruments and actuators. 
• Strong knowledge in unit control panel (UCP), motor control center (MCC), direct current panel (DCP) and firefighting system installation and commissioning. 
• Have experience with Medium voltage motors, VFD  and transformers MV and HV
• Be Legally able to work in the United States without Sponsorship 

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: 

·       Working hours needed by the customer including traveling as needed and working 50-60 hours per week when needed. 

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