Machinery Diagnostics Field Engineer

About the role

Cordant from Baker Hughes, a provider of plant-wide, holistic software, services, and Bently Nevada condition monitoring and protection hardware, offers solutions for pre-commissioning, commissioning, and maintenance shutdowns in oil & gas, chemical, power generation, and other process industries. As a Machinery Diagnostics Field Engineer, you will provide complete service solutions to address critical rotating machinery assets, protection, and monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose machinery problems based upon vibration data, operational data, and customer communications.
• Travel to customer sites to provide supporting service.
• Complete timely reports that identify findings and provide recommendations to the customer.
• Build relationships with customers to provide high-level service delivery, becoming their trusted advisor for rotating equipment health.
• Calculate and oversee placement of balance weights.
• Apply Health, Safety, and Environment (HS&E) standards and procedures.
• Perform mechanical trouble shooting.
• Apply a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Requirements

• Have a bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical Engineering a plus).
• Minimum 2 years of industry experience.
• Available for extensive travel (up to 70%) and significant over-time (paid).
• Possess a valid driver's license and passport (or able to obtain a passport).
• Eligible to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential).
• Eligible to travel overseas and/or work on offshore platforms on occasion.

Desired Characteristics

• Theoretical and practical knowledge of reliability services.
• ISO certification for vibration analysis.
• Demonstrated authority and assurance in dealing with people.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to convey technical concepts to business and technical personnel.
• Experience working under stressful working conditions.
• Project Management skills.
• Solid computer skills using MS Office software.
• Knowledge of rotating machinery operation and controls systems.
• Knowledge of machinery protection and management systems.
• Knowledge of or experience with AT LEAST one or more of the following: mechanical vibration, rotating machinery vibration and/or diagnostics, rotodynamic analysis, PdM data acquisition/evaluation, machinery balancing and alignment.
• Knowledge of Bently Nevada products and CordantTM services.
• Basic familiarity with computer network systems.

Benefits

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Cordant™ from Baker Hughes. We offer contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities, comprehensive private medical care options, safety net of life insurance and disability programs, tailored financial programs, education assistance, and generous parental leave. We also provide mental health resources and 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: Services Specialist - On Site Services.

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 and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you!