Field Specialist IV - SPS
Job Description
Field Specialist – Wellheads & X‑Tree Services
Delivering Technical Excellence Through Expertise, Leadership, and Safe Field Operations?
Do you enjoy working in field environments where your technical skills make a direct impact?
Partner with the best
Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving customers in more than 120 countries. Our Field Services organization ensures safe, reliable, and high‑quality execution of installation, maintenance, and repair activities across our wellhead and X‑tree product lines. With a strong focus on operational excellence, customer partnership, and continuous improvement, our teams play a critical role in delivering world‑class service at the wellsite.
Fuel your passion
As a Field Specialist, you will act as the onsite technical expert and primary Baker Hughes focal point at customer locations. You will lead field crews, mentor less experienced FSEs, and ensure flawless execution of installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities. With full competence across at least two product categories, you will drive safe operations, deliver customer satisfaction, and uphold Baker Hughes’ standards of quality and performance.
As a Field Specialist, you will be responsible for:
Executing Operating Service Procedures (OSP) and Project‑Related Procedures (PRP) with expert proficiency
Providing onsite technical direction for the operation, installation, maintenance, and repair of wellheads, X‑trees, and related equipment
Leading field crews and mentoring junior FSEs to build technical capability and operational readiness
Managing offshore inventory and ensuring availability of Baker Hughes equipment and tools
Performing control, function testing, pressure testing, and maintenance activities in line with BH procedures
Preparing and delivering work status updates, reports, and technical documentation to customers and project teams
Supporting stack‑up testing, failure investigations, and NPT reviews
Assisting Engineering and Project Managers with procedure development when required
Supporting workshop personnel and participating in equipment preparation and maintenance activities
Ensuring compliance with all Company and Regulatory HSE and Quality Management requirements
Maintaining accurate Daily Operation Reports and ensuring proper handover to offshore personnel
Performing onshore duties as assigned by the Field Service Supervisor
To be successful in this role you will:
Have at least 5 years of relevant field experience
Demonstrate strong troubleshooting and repair capabilities
Be confident discussing technical issues and solutions with customers
Have completed training appropriate to your FSE grade
Possess excellent knowledge of Baker Hughes wellhead and X‑tree equipment
Be fully competent with BH digital systems (GRID, NPT/SIRCam, Agility, EPIMS, etc.)
Have strong written and spoken English communication skills
Understand drilling and production processes related to BH tools
Be familiar with offshore installation practices and safety requirements
Hold a relevant technical education or apprenticeship certification
Have experience across multiple offshore installations and operator work routines
Have completed all required safety training
Desired Characteristics
A proactive, ownership‑driven approach to all assigned tasks
Strong commitment to following procedures and ensuring safe operations
Flexibility to work in an ad‑hoc environment with irregular schedules
Ability to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction through professionalism and technical excellence
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 too.
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
This position requires current work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to provide or continue work authorization sponsorship for this role.
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: Field Specialist IV - SPS