Field Service Engineer – Controls Systems

Baker Hughes

Field Service Engineer at Baker Hughes leading control system work on gas turbines and compressors. Troubleshooting, commissioning, and maintaining rotating equipment with extensive travel to customer sites.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeHouston • California, Florida, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 - $62 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading control system installations, commissioning, and maintenance of gas turbines and rotating equipment, while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Proficient in technical documentation, problem-solving, and effective communication with stakeholders.

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Gas Turbine MaintenanceControl System InstallationHSE ComplianceTechnical LeadershipCustomer Service

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Hard Skills

Mark VIe Control SystemPLC ProficiencyRotating Equipment TroubleshootingInstrumentation ExperienceControl Logic ExpertiseAuxiliary Systems KnowledgeHDGT Platforms ExperienceADGT Platforms ExperienceSteam Turbines KnowledgeEngineering Documentation

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsStakeholder ManagementProblem SolvingIndependent WorkAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

Baker Hughes Digital ToolsSite Quality ChecklistsJob CardsField Procedures

Certifications & Qualifications

Technical Diploma

Industry Keywords

HSEQuality StandardsField ExperienceInstallation PlanningCommissioning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead on-site control system installation, loop checks, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and maintenance.
Validate control sequences and functionality for lube and hydraulic oil systems, starters, cooling, ventilation, Fire & Gas, seal systems, fuel and process valves, and anti-surge systems.
Apply engineering documentation and hands-on problem solving to support turbomachinery commissioning, start-up and gas turbine maintenance.
Plan and coordinate installation, upgrade and outage scopes, including schedules, skilled labor, site activities and personnel logistics.
Provide technical direction while ensuring work meets Baker Hughes Quality, HSE and customer-site requirements.
Lead daily HSE toolbox discussions and apply Site Quality Checklists, Job Cards and Field Procedures with proper sign-off.
Identify and resolve technical or material non-conformities using Baker Hughes digital tools.
Maintain accurate job plans, daily or weekly progress reports, technical reports and marked-up drawings, and communicate status to customers, contractors and internal teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A technical diploma and at least five years of field experience with gas turbines, compressors or other rotating equipment.
Hands-on proficiency with one or more of the following: Mark VIe, Mark VI or Mark V control systems; PLCs; or safety systems.
Experience installing, commissioning, maintaining and troubleshooting rotating equipment, instrumentation, control logic and auxiliary systems.
Hands-on experience with one or more HDGT platforms (Frame 5, 6 or 7E), ADGT platforms (LM2500, LM6000 or LMS100) or Steam Turbines.
Strong customer service, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
The ability to work independently, analyze complex issues and provide technical leadership with minimal supervision.
A strong Health, Safety and Environmental mindset and commitment to quality standards.
Willingness and ability to travel at least 70%, including internationally and offshore, without geographical restrictions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
Comprehensive private medical care options
Life insurance and disability programs
Tailored financial programs and the Thrift Plan (401k)
Education assistance and generous parental leave
Mental health and dependent-care resources
Additional elected or voluntary benefits