Field Service Mechanical Engineer - Turbomachinery

Field Service Mechanical Engineer - Turbomachinery

SERVICE REGION

Houston or other Texas locations; California; Florida; Louisiana; Alberta, Canada

WORK ARRANGEMENT

Field-based role at customer sites

TRAVEL

At least 70%, including international and offshore assignments

INTERNAL TITLE

Field Specialist – SVS – (ADGT, CC, HDGT, ST)

Bring your mechanical field expertise to complex turbomachinery projects worldwide:

At Baker Hughes, our Field Services team helps customers install, commission, maintain and optimize equipment across oilfield, power generation and industrial facilities. In this role, you will serve as the on-site technical lead for mechanical work on gas turbines, compressors and related rotating equipment. You will perform installation, commissioning, inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, and overhaul of rotating equipment at customer sites.

What’s in it for you:

You will have the autonomy to solve complex field challenges, work across multiple turbine and compressor platforms, and make a direct impact on equipment safety, reliability and performance. Our Industrial and Energy Technology business operates in more than 120 countries and supports the full energy value chain and industrial sector. 

We believe in the growth and development of our employees. Baker Hughes offers extensive training programs and career advancement opportunities, enabling you to reach your full potential.

Compensation:

The anticipated hourly pay range for this position is $22–$95 per hour, depending on geographic location, skills, qualifications and experience.  You’ll be eligible for generous overtime pay, standby pay, and a yearly bonus based on your performance and level. Various other perks and incentives are available.

What you’ll do:

• Executing installation, pre‑commissioning, commissioning, and maintenance of rotating equipment and associated auxiliaries.

• Performing precision mechanical tasks including alignment, leveling, torquing, dimensional checks, and assembly/disassembly.

• Diagnosing mechanical issues and collaborating with technical support teams to define corrective actions.

• Leading customer communication, site planning, daily coordination, and supervision of craft labor/subcontractors.

• Preparing accurate Field Service Reports, daily logs, punch lists, and technical documentation.

• Ensuring full compliance with QHSE requirements, including JSAs, toolbox talks, LOTO, and Permit‑to‑Work processes.

• Depending on your expertise, you will specialize in one or more of the following domains:

  • Centrifugal Compressors

  • Heavy Duty Gas Turbines

  • Aeroderivative Gas Turbines

  • Steam Turbines

Examples of Specialized Responsibilities

• Centrifugal Compressors

  • Conduct minor/major inspections (couplings, bearings, seals, diaphragms, volutes).

  • Perform alignment, leveling, and troubleshooting of compressor and auxiliary systems.

• Heavy‑Duty Gas Turbines

  • Execute CI, HGPI, MI inspections; conduct laser alignments and borescope inspections.

  • Lead installation/erection and commissioning of turbine packages and auxiliaries; implement NICs/TILs.

• Aeroderivative Gas Turbines

  • Perform L2/L3 inspections and Hot Section Exchanges (HSE).

  • Lead installation, maintenance, and commissioning of aero turbine packages and auxiliaries.

• Steam Turbines

  • Lead installation, inspections, and overhaul of steam turbines and auxiliaries.

  • Perform casing splits, seal and bearing inspections, rotor alignment, and major mechanical adjustments.

What you’ll bring:

• A technical diploma and at least five years of field experience with gas turbines, compressors or other rotating equipment performing installation, inspections or maintenance.

• Specialization in one or more technologies:

  • Compressors (BCL, MCL series, Reciprocating, etc.)

  • HDGT (Frame 5, Frame 7, etc)

  • Aeroderivative GT (LM2500, LM6000, LMS100)

  • Steam Turbines

• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and follow OEM procedures.

• Proficiency with precision tools (laser alignment, borescope, micrometers, dial indicators).

• Experience executing upgrades, NICs/TILs, or mechanical mo