Senior Metallurgical Engineer for Completions & Well Intervention
Do you enjoy being a subject matter expert?
Do you have at least 10 years of experience in Metallurgy?
Join our Baker Hughes – Completions & Well Intervention Organization and Partner with the Best!
Baker Hughes Incorporated has an opening for a Senior Metallurgical Engineer for Completions & Well Intervention in Houston, TX. As a leader in the oilfield services industry, Baker Hughes offers opportunities for qualified people who want to grow in our high-performance organization. Our leading technologies and our ability to apply them safely and effectively create value for our customers and our shareholders. Baker Hughes is an Equal Employment Affirmative Action Employer.
About this job
The Senior Metallurgical Engineer serves as the subject matter expert for metallic materials selection and characterization, corrosion evaluation, and metallurgical performance improvement across the Completions and Well Intervention product portfolio, including fishing and intervention tools. This role provides technical leadership supporting product development, sustaining engineering, manufacturing, operations, quality, supply chain, and customer-facing activities.
The successful candidate will possess deep expertise in oilfield metallurgy, materials selection, corrosion mitigation, and industry standards governing downhole equipment. The role requires strong collaboration across functions and includes mentoring and technical leadership of junior metallurgical engineers through a dotted-line structure. The Senior Metallurgical Engineer will also serve as the primary metallurgical interface for internal business partners, suppliers, and customers.
Fuel your passion
As a Senior Metallurgical Engineer, you will be responsible for:
- Serving as the lead metallurgical and corrosion engineering resource for completions, well intervention, and fishing tool product lines.
- Providing technical guidance on material selection, heat treatment, manufacturing processes, welding, coatings, and corrosion mitigation methods for downhole applications.
- Supporting Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, and Product Line Management with metallurgical expertise.
- Leading metallurgical evaluations of product performance, field failures, manufacturing issues, and supplier quality concerns. Develop corrective and preventive actions as required.
- Conducting or oversee failure investigations and root cause analyses, including metallographic examination, fractography, corrosion assessment, and mechanical property evaluation.
- Developing, maintaining, and approving metallic material specifications and engineering standards for metallic materials and associated manufacturing processes including but not limited to surface treatment and heat treatment.
- Ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards, customer specifications, and internal requirements.
- Acting as the primary technical contact for metallurgical discussions with customers, industry organizations, third-party laboratories, and certification agencies.
- Partnering with Operations and Supply Chain teams to evaluate metallic material suppliers by participating in supplier audits as an SME. Developing material qualification testing specifications and standards, to qualify alternate sources. Resolving material-related issues in Operations and Supply Chain.
- Supporting new product development programs through material selection, risk assessment, qualification testing, and design reviews.
- Providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior metallurgists and engineers through coaching, training, and reviewing technical work products. Developing technical training materials, tools and techniques and providing internal technical training by utilizing metallurgical engineering and material science fundamentals.
- Participating in customer meetings, technical reviews, failure investigations, and industry committees as required.
- Supporting strategic technology initiatives related to material performance, corrosion resistance, reliability, and lifecycle improvement.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have a bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Corrosion and Protection, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Have a minimum of 10 years of experience in metallurgy, corrosion engineering, or materials engineering within the oil and gas industry.
- Demonstrate experience supporting downhole completions, well intervention, production, fishing, drilling, or related oilfield equipment.
- Possess strong knowledge of metallic materials commonly used in oilfield applications, including carbon steels, low-alloy steels, stainless steels, nickel-based alloys, and other corrosion-resistant alloys (CRAs).
- Have experience in performing metallurgical failure analysis and developing improvement guidance.
- Demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and technical report-writing skills.
- Show proven ability to work independently and lead cross-functional technical initiatives.
- Possess the ability to effectively communicate with engineers, manufacturing personnel, suppliers, and customers at all organizational levels.
Desired Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Corrosion Engineering, or related discipline.
- Industry certifications or specialized training in corrosion, failure analysis, welding, or materials engineering.
- Extensive knowledge of:
- API 5CT
- API 6A
- API 5CRA
- API 6ACRA
- API 20 series standards
- AMPP/NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156
- AMPP corrosion testing methodologies
- Relevant ASTM and ASME standards
- Experience with sour service materials selection and qualification.
- Experience with corrosion testing and environmental cracking evaluations, including SSC, SCC, HISC, hydrogen embrittlement, DCB, SSRT, and related methodologies.
- Familiarity with welding procedure qualification, heat treatment processes, coating/plating processes, and manufacturing controls for pressure-containing equipment.
- Experience supporting customer technical reviews, audits, and qualification programs.
- Working knowledge of metallurgical laboratory techniques, including optical microscopy, SEM/EDS, hardness testing, mechanical testing, and corrosion evaluation methods.
- Ability to influence technical decisions and drive consensus across global, cross-functional teams.
- Recognized subject matter expertise in oilfield metallurgy and corrosion engineering.
Leadership Expectations
- Provides technical leadership and mentorship to junior metallurgists and engineers through a dotted-line reporting structure.
- Serves as the discipline focal point for metallurgy and corrosion within the business.
- Influences technical strategy and best practices across engineering, operations, and sourcing organizations.
- Coordinates metallurgical expertise across multiple projects and product lines to ensure consistent application of engineering rigor, risk management, and industry best practices.
- Supports development of organizational capabilities through coaching, training, and knowledge sharing.
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.
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 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.
This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time.
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: Senior Engineer, Electrical, Product Design and Engineering
