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Field Specialist IV

Baker Hughes Gruppe, Austin, TX, United States


Field Specialist – Wellheads & X‑Tree Services Delivering Technical Excellence Through Expertise, Leadership, and Safe Field Operations

Do you enjoy working in field environments where your technical skills make a direct impact?

Partner with the best

Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving customers in more than 120 countries. Our Field Services organization ensures safe, reliable, and high-quality execution of installation, maintenance, and repair activities across our wellhead and X-tree product lines. With a strong focus on operational excellence, customer partnership, and continuous improvement, our teams play a critical role in delivering world‑class service at the wellsite.

Fuel your passion

As a

Field Specialist , you will act as the onsite technical expert and primary Baker Hughes focal point at customer locations. You will lead field crews, mentor less experienced FSEs, and ensure flawless execution of installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities. With full competency across at least two product categories, you will drive safe operations, deliver customer satisfaction, and uphold Baker Hughes’ standards of quality and performance.

As a Field Specialist, you will be responsible for:

Executing Operating Service Procedures (OSP) and Project‑Related Procedures (PRP) with expert proficiency

Providing onsite technical direction for the operation, installation, maintenance, and repair of wellheads, X‑trees, and related equipment

Leading field crews and mentoring junior FSEs to build technical capability and operational readiness

Managing offshore inventory and ensuring availability of Baker Hughes equipment and tools

Performing control, function testing, pressure testing, and maintenance activities in line with BH procedures

Preparing and delivering work status updates, reports, and technical documentation to customers and project teams

Supporting stack‑up testing, failure investigations, and NPT reviews

Assisting Engineering and Project Managers with procedure development when required

Supporting workshop personnel and participating in equipment preparation and maintenance activities

Ensuring compliance with all Company and Regulatory HSE and Quality Management requirements

Maintaining accurate Daily Operation Reports and ensuring proper handover to offshore personnel

Performing onshore duties as assigned by the Field Service Supervisor

To be successful in this role you will:

Have at least

5 years of relevant field experience

Demonstrate strong troubleshooting and repair capabilities

Be confident discussing technical issues and solutions with customers

Have completed training appropriate to your FSE grade

Possess excellent knowledge of Baker Hughes wellhead and X‑tree equipment

Be fully competent with BH digital systems (GRID, NPT/SIRCam, Agility, EPIMS, etc.)

Have strong written and spoken English communication skills

Understand drilling and production processes related to BH tools

Be familiar with offshore installation practices and safety requirements

Hold a relevant technical education or apprenticeship certification

Have experience across multiple offshore installations and operator work routines

Have completed all required safety training

Desired Characteristics

A proactive, ownership‑driven approach to all assigned tasks

Strong commitment to following procedures and ensuring safe operations

Flexibility to work in an ad‑hoc environment with irregular schedules

Ability to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction through professionalism and technical excellence

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 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

Additional elected or voluntary benefits

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 the 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 Specialist II - SPS.

About Us: We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us: Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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