Field Service Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Join the Baker Hughes – Americas BRUSH Team to carry out on-site installation service maintenance, alignment, cleaning, repair and modification of large high voltage generators, motors and sync condensers.

As an Americas Field Service Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Mechanical generator inspection maintenance and repair in line with OEM standards and processes.
• Strip down and rebuild large generators and related equipment; fault find and rectify as necessary and overhaul and clean.
• Installation and commissioning of large turbo driven generators, sync condensers, and motors.
• Carrying out mechanical alignment checks, basic electrical tests and adjustments to machines and complex shaft systems using mechanical, optical and laser-based systems including electrical test equipment.
• Interpret specifications and technical requirements; prepare method statements and prepare detailed and concise reports for submission to customers. Attend technical meetings on site and at customers’ premises.
• Undergo training if necessary to ensure that assistance to winding specialists in carrying out in-situ winding repairs/rewinds is provided.
• The job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive and you may be required to undertake various duties as may reasonably be required of you by the Company to provide solutions for customers.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have an accredited Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification or relevant experience at minimum, qualified through a recognized Craft apprenticeship in fitting and assembly operations on large high voltage rotating electrical machines.
• Have mechanical experience working on motors and/or generators.
• Be self-sufficient, resourceful and a problem solver.
• Have strength of character and high levels of energy.
• Be an effective communicator, fluent in both spoken and written English.
• Be able to undertake overseas and offshore assignments, in addition to attending trainings in Italy, UK and Czech Republic.
• Have experience in dealing with external stakeholders on-site and operating remotely on own initiative.
• Have knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) and be willing to be a leader in HSE.
• Be a good team player with the ability to work independently.

Our Americas team is growing to support the demand in the region and this includes a hub in Houston and Brazil that will support our growing demand for more Field Service Engineers.

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.

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