Test Specialist Planning
Would you enjoy working cross‑functionally to ensure projects and testing activities are delivered on time?
Would you like the opportunity to grow your career within a global energy technology company?
Join our Team!
We are leaders in the construction and production of flexible pipes. Our innovative physical and digital solutions increase efficiency, enhance production and maximize reservoir value, supporting safe and reliable offshore operations.
Partner with the best!
As a Test Specialist – Planning, you will be responsible for planning testing activities and supporting the Technology Team by organizing and scheduling demand to support small, medium and large‑scale testing projects in plant laboratories. You will also work closely with the Test Engineering team to ensure alignment and on‑time delivery.
As a Test Specialist – Planning, you will be responsible for:
- Entering and maintaining planning data in Primavera P6.
- Managing planning activities related to Flexible Pipe qualification testing.
- Monitoring and controlling team performance indicators such as OTD (On‑Time Delivery) and OTC.
- Creating and updating test and assembly schedules for Flexible Pipes.
- Tracking project progress in coordination with the Project Manager and providing updated schedules to be shared with customers.
- Ensuring compliance with company Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures applied by employees, suppliers and third parties.
- Reporting non‑conformities, deviations, accidents, incidents or potential risk situations and interrupting unsafe conditions when identified.
Fuel your passion
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have a bachelor's degree in, OR be currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics or related Planning fields, with availability to work full‑time (mandatory).
- Have knowledge of Primavera P6 (mandatory).
- Have fluency in English (written, reading and verbal communication) (mandatory).
- Have strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Have experience in Planning activities within the Offshore segment. (desirable)
- Have experience with Flexible Pipes in Offshore environments (desirable).
Work in a way that works for you
We recognize that everyone is different and that the way people want to work and perform at their best varies. In this role, we can offer the following working patterns:
- Monday to Friday – aligned with local working hours in Newcastle, UK.
- Location: Newcastle, UK.
- Availability for occasional travel to our Brazil laboratory (2–3 times per year).
Working with us
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when our employees are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in health and well‑being, reward talent and develop leaders at all levels.
Working for you
- Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing programs.
- Comprehensive private medical care options.
- Life insurance and customized disability programs.
- Additional elected or voluntary benefits.
About Us
With operations in more than 120 countries, we deliver better solutions for our customers and richer opportunities for our people. As a leading partner in the energy industry, we are committed to achieving net‑zero carbon emissions by 2050 and are looking for people who are passionate about making energy safer, cleaner and more efficient.
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Lead Engineer, Materials Science, Testing and Qualification
