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Houston, Texas, United States
Onsite
Field Service Electrical Engineer
Are you passionate about Electrical Engineering?
Are you an Electrical/Controls Engineer looking for a new opportunity?
Join our Baker Hughes Americas BRUSH Team!
Partner with the best:
Join the Baker Hughes Americas BRUSH Team to carry out installation, commissioning, repair, maintenance and upgrading of large rotating electrical machines and their associated control equipment.
As an Americas Field Service Electrical/Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for:
Commissioning HV Generators, Motors, Synchronous condensers, Power management systems (PMS), Electrical protection systems, Excitation Controllers (AVRs), and Synchronising equipment.
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.
Delivering training on Brush Power Gen products to clients and field service colleagues.
Interpreting technical drawings, specifications and technical requirements. Attend technical meetings on site and at customers’ premises.
Preparing method statements and risk assessments in relation to client sites where needed.
Assisting mechanical service engineer(s) on assignments, which will not necessarily involve electrical related activities
Fuel Your Passion:
To be successful in this role you will:
Have an accredited Electrical or Controls qualification or relevant experience.
Have knowledge of networking systems. Such as, Modbus, Ethernet, 61850, Fibre would be advantageous
Have knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures of Health, Safety & Environment
Have undergone medical examinations to ascertain and certify physical fitness for offshore and overseas work.
Have the ability to be self‑reliant, resourceful, and a problem solver with well‑developed commercial awareness.
Have the capability to communicate effectively, being fluent in both spoken and written English.
Have the ability to undertake extensive overseas and offshore assignments.
Have experience in dealing with external stakeholders on site and operating remotely on own initiative.
Have the qualities of a good team player with the ability to work independently.
Have a high level of knowledge in electrical power generation and distribution systems.
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.
Ideal Qualities:
Strong leadership skills.
Team player
Self-driven initiative to problem solve on customer sites
Versatile, tenacious and people orientated.
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.
Work in a way that works for you
We recognize that everyone is different and the way people want to work varies. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:
Starting early / finishing early
Starting late / finishing late
Flexibility within the day or week to get the job done
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 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.
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Field Specialist III - SVS - CTRL
