Baker Hughes · 7 hours ago
Field Service Electrical Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelBaker Hughes is an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. They are seeking a Field Service Electrical Engineer to carry out installation, commissioning, repair, maintenance, and upgrading of large rotating electrical machines and their associated control equipment.
Clean EnergyEnergyIndustrialInformation TechnologyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Commissioning HV Generators, Motors, Synchronous condensers, Power management systems (PMS), Electrical protection systems, Excitation Controllers (AVRs), and Synchronising equipment
Conducting upgrades to AVRS, PMS systems, Synchronisers, Protection relays and other control elements
Carrying out electrical testing on high and low voltage equipment and machine windings in the field
Delivering training on Brush Power Gen products to clients and field service colleagues
Interpreting technical drawings, specifications and technical requirements. Attend technical meetings on site and at customers’ premises
Preparing method statements and risk assessments in relation to client sites where needed
Assisting mechanical service engineer(s) on assignments, which will not necessarily involve electrical related activities
Qualification
Required
Have an accredited Electrical or Controls qualification or relevant experience
Have knowledge of networking systems. Such as, Modbus, Ethernet, 61850, Fibre would be advantageous
Have knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures of Health, Safety & Environment
Have undergone medical examinations to ascertain and certify physical fitness for offshore and overseas work
Have the ability to be self‑reliant, resourceful, and a problem solver with well‑developed commercial awareness
Have the capability to communicate effectively, being fluent in both spoken and written English
Have the ability to undertake extensive overseas and offshore assignments
Have experience in dealing with external stakeholders on site and operating remotely on own initiative
Have the qualities of a good team player with the ability to work independently
Have a high level of knowledge in electrical power generation and distribution systems
Preferred
Strong leadership skills
Team player
Self-driven initiative to problem solve on customer sites
Versatile, tenacious and people orientated
Benefits
Comprehensive private medical care options
Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
Tailored financial programs
Additional elected or voluntary benefits
Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k)
Company
Baker Hughes
Baker Hughes is an energy technology company that provides solutions for energy and industrial customers worldwide. It is a sub-organization of BRUSH Power Generation.
Founded in 1987
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3B2023-11-22Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2021-12-07IPO
2017-07-02Acquired
Leadership Team
Georgia Magno
Chief Legal Officer
Jack Hinton
Chief HSE Officer
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