LEAD Field Engineer

Baker Hughes is a top-tier oilfield service company with a century-long track record, delivering solutions that help oil and gas operators maximize their reservoir potential. Collaboration forms the core of their business, focusing on understanding client challenges to develop tailored operating solutions.

As a LEAD Field Engineer, participants will gain technical expertise by working alongside seasoned engineers and supporting critical customer operations globally. The program involves progressing through defined competency stages to build capability, confidence, leadership skills, and operational readiness. It integrates classroom learning, practical field execution, mentorship, and real-world customer interactions to fast-track readiness for future technical and operational leadership opportunities.

1. Participate in structured technical bootcamps, on-the-job training, and competency-based development.
2. Execute field operations alongside experienced engineers in live operating environments.
3. Deploy, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain technical equipment and services.
4. Apply procedures and make decisions in dynamic, high-pressure situations.
5. Support customers and field crews during critical operations.
6. Coordinate with operational teams, service delivery personnel, and customers to ensure successful work execution.
7. Develop problem-solving skills through hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and system-level challenges.
8. Gain experience across multiple operational environments through travel and field assignments.
9. Participate in mentoring, job shadowing, cross-functional rotations, and developmental projects.
10. Progress through defined Field Engineer competency levels based on demonstrated capability, performance, and safety leadership.
11. Complete a capstone project and all required technical and professional milestones for program graduation.

1. Must have graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (all disciplines) within the previous 12 months.
2. Achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).
3. Be fluent in written and spoken English, demonstrating excellent communication skills.
4. Possess a strong interest in hands-on technical work and field operations.
5. Be willing to travel extensively and work rotational schedules.
6. Thrive in dynamic, fast-paced, and sometimes unpredictable environments.
7. Possess strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
8. Demonstrate leadership potential, learning agility, and a strong safety mindset.
9. Be motivated to continuously develop technical expertise and professional capabilities.
10. Be legally entitled to work within the country of application without sponsorship or time restrictions.