Field Specialist 2

Field Specialist II

Do you enjoy working in challenging field environments and solving technical problems?

Are you passionate about delivering safe, efficient, and compliant inspection services to customers?

Partnering with the Best

Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving customers in more than 120 countries. We design, manufacture, and deliver industry-leading solutions that support energy extraction, production, and processing. Our commitment to innovation and operational excellence drives safer, cleaner, and more efficient energy solutions worldwide.

Fueling Your Passion

The Field Technician Specialist, under direction of the Operations Manager & Director of Operations, has the primary job function to lead and facilitate the safe and efficient delivery of API 653/570/510 inspections of above ground storage tanks and pressure vessels.

As a Field Specialist II, you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining a safe work environment and ensure the use of proper safety procedures and equipment
• Performing all inspections in accordance with API 653 and other related standards.
• Documenting all inspection activities in accordance with company and customer guidelines.
• Recommending repairs and perform inspection of completed repair work, as appropriate.
• Managing accurate and professional communications with both customers and the office.
• Managing and direct the field crew to efficiently complete each project.
• Must be able to make quick decisions on the job to ensure successful completions of projects.
• Completing all required training within company guidelines.
• Completing other duties as assigned.

To be successful in this role you will: 

• Have a High School Diploma
• Have at least 2-4 years of petrochemical industry and inspection experience
• Have ability to maintain good working relationships with co-workers, management, vendors and customers.
• Must be willing to travel (approximately 75% travel), with little notice including travel overnight and by air.
• Have excellent communications skills both orally and in writing.
• Have ability to pass background and drug testing, including ongoing random testing.
• Must have valid driver’s license, have or ability to obtain passport, TWIC card (homeland security).
• Must be comfortable with heights and tight spaces.
• Must have knowledge or certified to perform MFL, UT, MT, VT, PT and other NDE methods as required.

Work Environment:

• May include occasional exposure to shop environment involving lifting of material and/or products up to 50 pounds
• Work frequently involves working from a kneeling/all-fours position
• Work involves working in Confined Spaces
• Work is conducted in an outdoor setting and in all weather
• Must have adequate vision/corrective eyewear and be able to distinguish colors
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders frequently and repetitively
• Must be available by phone during nonstandard working hours
• Must be able to pass a Pulmonary Fit Test, if required
• Includes heavy travel schedule, estimated at 75%

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.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are stronger when our people are developed, engaged, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We invest in wellbeing, capability development, and leadership growth across all levels.

Working for you

Our innovations have transformed the energy industry for over a century. To continue progressing, we look for individuals who embrace change and contribute to building the future.

What 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

This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time.

The annual pay scale for this position is between $17.83 - $42.35.

Candidates for this role (remote) must be located in or near the locations displayed above. The pay range/scale displayed above represents Baker Hughes’ good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum for this position at the time of this posting and applies to the possible locations for this position. Baker Hughes will issue a non-bias competitive offer; the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hires, full-time salaries in some U.S. locations, not including equity or benefits. Where an applicant will ultimately fall within the pay range/scale depends on a variety of factors, including, for example, geographic work location, skillset, qualifications, internal pay alignment, level of experience, and demonstrated performance over time. Please keep in mind that the range stated above is the full base salary range for the role and does not include other forms of compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the pay range for this position during the hiring process.

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: FIELD SPEC II - PPS