Baker Hughes

Field Service Engineer – Mechanical, Rotating Equipment

Baker Hughes

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Texas • United States

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About the role

  • As a Mechanical Field Service Engineer, you will perform installation, commissioning, inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, and overhaul of rotating equipment at customer sites.
  • You will serve as the primary technical representative on site, ensuring safe, high quality, and timely execution while maintaining strong collaboration with customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Executing installation, pre‑commissioning, commissioning, and maintenance of rotating equipment and associated auxiliaries.
  • Performing precision mechanical tasks including alignment, leveling, torqueing, dimensional checks, and assembly/disassembly.
  • Diagnosing mechanical issues and collaborating with technical support teams to define corrective actions.
  • Leading customer communication, site planning, daily coordination, and supervision of craft labor/subcontractors.
  • Preparing accurate Field Service Reports, daily logs, punch lists, and technical documentation.
  • Ensuring full compliance with QHSE requirements, including JSAs, toolbox talks, LOTO, and Permit‑to‑Work processes.

Requirements

  • Have engineering Degree (preferred) or Technical Diploma in Mechanical or related discipline.
  • Have minimum 5 years of field experience in rotating equipment installation, inspection, or maintenance.
  • Have specialization in one or more technologies: i) Compressors (e.g., BCL, MCL series) ii) HDGT (Frame 5, Frame 7) iii) Aeroderivative GT (LM2500, LM6000, LMS100) iv) Steam Turbines
  • Have ability to interpret mechanical drawings and follow OEM procedures.
  • Be proficiency with precision tools (laser alignment, borescope, micrometers, dial indicators).
  • Have experience executing upgrades, NICs/TILs, or mechanical modifications.
  • Have strong communication, leadership, and customer‑facing skills.
  • Show demonstrated commitment to safety and procedural compliance.
  • Show availability to travel extensively (70%+), including internationally and offshore.
  • Have eligibility to obtain (or current possession of) a TWIC card.
Benefits
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
installationcommissioningmaintenancetroubleshootingoverhaulmechanical drawing interpretationmechanical modificationsprecision mechanical tasksrotating equipmentfield experience
Soft Skills
communicationleadershipcustomer-facingcollaborationplanningcoordinationsupervisioncommitment to safetyprocedural compliance
Certifications
engineering degreeTechnical DiplomaTWIC card eligibility