Mechanical - Control Field Service Engineer at Baker Hughes

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• As a Field Service Engineer, you will be the primary on‑site contact for our global customers, delivering high‑quality technical support across installation, maintenance, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities. We have several global openings for professionals with strong experience and genuine passion for both the mechanical and control aspects of our rotating equipment.
• You will work on a wide range of technologies, including Aeroderivative Gas Turbines, Heavy Duty Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, Reciprocating and Centrifugal Compressors, and their associated auxiliary systems.
• Your work will include borescope inspections, blade work, combustion and hot‑section replacements, engine swaps, and start‑up of control panels and sequencing systems.
• This role requires strong leadership, technical versatility, and a commitment to safety and operational excellence. You will also have opportunities to expand your product knowledge and technical skills in a dynamic and innovative environment.

As a Field Service Engineer (Mechanical or Control), you will be responsible for:

• Safely performing installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of rotating equipment and auxiliary systems.
• Carrying out mechanical activities such as hot‑section replacements, top‑case work, alignment, bolting, hydraulic bolting, flange management, and component repair.
• Executing control‑related tasks including start‑up of control panels, calibration, sequencing, DLN/DLE mapping, and combustion tuning.
• Conducting borescope inspections, blade work, combustion/hot‑section replacements, and engine swaps.
• Using hand tools and power tools to perform general and advanced maintenance tasks.
• Overseeing overhaul, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities at customer sites.
• Providing e technical direction to internal teams, contractors, and skilled labor to ensure safe, compliant, and high‑quality execution.
• Leading daily site activities, ensuring alignment with HSE standards and customer expectations.
• Coordinating subcontractors and maintain clear communication with customers and internal stakeholders.

Fuel your passion
To be successful in this role you will

• Bring 4+ years of hands‑on experience working on aircraft engines, aeroderivative gas turbines, heavy‑duty turbines, or similar rotating equipment.
• Hold an Engineering degree or a technical high‑school diploma, with proven experience in mechanical and/or control systems within the energy sector.
• Demonstrate strong capability in installation, maintenance, overhaul, and troubleshooting of rotating equipment and auxiliary systems.
• Have extensive experience with gas turbine maintenance, including hot‑section work, top‑case activities, and general mechanical troubleshooting.
• Show solid understanding of control systems, including turbine control logic, sequencing, instrumentation, and automation.
• Display an impressive customer service-orientation mindset and experience leading customers through tough decisions.
• Be skilled at communicating complex technical information to customers and teams with varying levels of technical understanding.
• Have a deep awareness of Health, Safety and Environmental compliance and potential risks.
• Be a motivated self-starter and be able to make key decisions and innovate solutions.
• Have a good English knowledge.
• Be available to travel globally 70% of the time
• Please note that we have multiple openings across different countries.