Lead Applications Engineer
About the role
Join our Oilfield Services team! Partner with the best As an Applications Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring flawless job execution by contributing across the full job lifecycle, including planning, execution, and post-job analysis. You will design technical job programs and applications that align with customer objectives while maximizing business outcomes in line with contract requirements.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with the Manage the Job Cycle (MtJC) process
- Work with Service Delivery Coordinators and Sales teams to understand customer well construction or production objectives and commercial terms
- Perform offset job analysis and engineering modeling to identify application risks, hazards, and performance expectations
- Design job programs including risk mitigation and contingency plans to meet customer objectives and maximize value
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure all technical and operational constraints are addressed
- Provide on-demand technical support during job execution, including participation in on-call schedules
- Document calculations, simulations, and plan revisions for visibility and audit purposes
- Compare planned vs. executed jobs, capture lessons learned, and drive continuous improvement
- Support field incident investigations, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions
- Ensure timely incident management and customer issue resolution
- Advise on product improvement opportunities based on recurring issues or failures
- Support sales teams with technical recommendations and application expertise
- Support product line initiatives including cost reduction and performance improvement projects
- Handle special projects as required
Requirements
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
- Have a strong understanding of technical job planning and P&L considerations
- Display strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational capabilities
- Be able to work effectively in a global matrix organization
- Be willing to travel to field locations, customer facilities, and training sessions
Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you should:
- Have a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
- Have a strong understanding of technical job planning and P&L considerations
- Display strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational capabilities
- Be able to work effectively in a global matrix organization
- Be willing to travel to field locations, customer facilities, and training sessions
Skills
As an Applications Engineer, you will need:
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational capabilities
- The ability to work effectively in a global matrix organization
- The willingness to travel to field locations, customer facilities, and training sessions
Benefits
We offer:
- Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
- Comprehensive private medical care options
- A safety net of life insurance and disability programs
- Tailored financial programs
- Additional elected or voluntary benefits
Pay
This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here. You will also be eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.
Schedule
This role is in general hours (8AM - 5PM).
Company Information
We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner, and more efficient for people and the planet. Join Us: Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you!
About Us
We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner, and more efficient for people and the planet. Join Us: Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.