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David Careers

Field Service Engineer - Controls Systems

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baker hughes holdingsSacramento (CA)
Engineers, All OtherCommercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$17.48 - $61.62 per hour

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About the role

Field Service Engineer - Controls Systems (Turbomachinery) At Baker Hughes, our Field Services team helps customers install, commission, maintain and optimize equipment across oilfield, power generation and industrial facilities. In this role, you will serve as the on-site technical lead for controls work on gas turbines, compressors and related rotating equipment. You will solve complex technical issues, coordinate safe execution and help customers bring critical equipment online and keep it operating reliably.
What's in it for you: You will have the autonomy to solve complex field challenges, work across multiple turbine and compressor platforms, and make a direct impact on equipment safety, reliability and performance. Our Industrial and Energy Technology business operates in more than 120 countries and supports the full energy value chain and industrial sector. We believe in the growth and development of our employees. Baker Hughes offers extensive training programs and career advancement opportunities, enabling you to reach your full potential.
Compensation: The anticipated hourly pay range for this position is $17.48 - $61.62 per hour, depending on geographic location, skills, qualifications and experience. You'll be eligible for generous overtime pay, standby pay, and a yearly bonus based on your performance and level. Various other perks and incentives are available.
What you'll do:
  • 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.
  • What you'll bring
  • 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, and a current or previous TWIC card or eligibility to obtain one.
  • A bachelor's degree in mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering.
  • Experience mapping DLN (Dry Low NOx) or DLE (Dry Low Emissions) systems.
  • Your experience may not match every preferred qualification. If your field background aligns with the core requirements, we encourage you to apply.
  • Work in a way that works for you
  • This is a field-based role. Regular responsibilities may be performed away from a designated Baker Hughes location, with extensive travel to customer sites.
  • Working for you
  • Our inventions have advanced energy for more than a century. To continue moving forward, we reward people who embrace change and help us solve the challenges of today and tomorrow. Benefits may include:
  • 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
The annual pay scale for this position is between $0.00 - $61.62.Candidates for this role (office-based/ hybrid/ 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. Baker Hughes will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories, including candidates with arrests or convictions records, in a manner consistent with the law according to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA). The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Field Specialist GEN - SVS - CTRL
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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