Field Service Electrical Engineer

Field Service Electrical Engineer (Remote in Houston)

Are you an experienced Field Service Engineer motivated to deliver the best service to your customers?

Would you like the opportunity to further develop your career with a global energy technology company?

Join our Field Service 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 IET team provides industry-leading products and services that optimize the extraction, production and processing of energy. BRUSH power generation products enhances Baker Hughes portfolio of electromechanical equipment, including electric generators, synchronous condensers, electric motors, and associated control power management systems.

Partner with the best

The Electrical Engineer will provide onsite services such as commissioning, installation, repair/maintenance, and upgrading of large rotating electrical machines and their associated control equipment in the field at customer sites throughout the US and abroad.

As a Field Specialist-Electrical Commissioning, you will be responsible for:

• Commissioning HV Generators, Motors, Synchronous condensers, Power management systems (PMS), Electrical protection systems, Excitation Controllers (AVRs), and Synchronising equipment.
• Performing role while applying company health and safety procedures applicable to the job site. Typical examples are HV safety, lock out tag out, permit to work systems and risk and method statements.
• Conducting upgrades to AVRS, PMS systems, Synchronisers, Protection relays and other control elements.
• Carrying out electrical testing on high and low voltage equipment and machine windings in the field. Examples may include Polarisation Index, Insulation resistance, and Ductor tests.
• Delivering training on Brush products to clients and field service colleagues
• Interpreting technical drawings, specifications and technical requirements during technical meetings on site and at customers’ premises.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or completed and/or a recognized craft apprenticeship in electrical engineering with demonstrated experience in the field.
• High level knowledge of electrical power generation and distribution systems for industrial equipment.
• Be self reliant, resourceful and a problem solver with well developed commercial awareness
• Experienced in representing the Company at customers’ sites and operating remotely on own initiative whilst observing the requirements set down in the Company’s Code of Conduct
• Able to work with Company’s rules and guidance notes on health and safety, including operation of safe systems of work in relation to high voltage and medium voltage electrical systems and work in a heavy industrial environment.
• Able and willingness travel when called upon and on short notice on a regular basis both domestically and internationally 75% of the time or as business needs dictate.

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 flexible hours from home office in the Houston region

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all 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 must 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

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.