Senior Fluid Separation Specialist

About the role

Partnering with Baker Hughes, a global energy technology leader, the Senior Fluid Separation Scientist supports the Production Chemicals organization by providing technical and commercial recommendations for fluid‑separation applications worldwide. The role delivers global technical support, drives product innovation, and ensures the right expertise is in place to meet customer needs and business growth priorities.

Responsibilities

• Travel to field locations (on‑shore and off‑shore) to conduct Emulsion Breaker and Water Clarifier testing using fresh samples and implement recommendations based on test results.
• Participate in customer interfaces with the team leader.
• Provide technical product support and service.
• Analyze data and communicate results through presentations and documentation to various groups.
• Help develop and test new products.
• Handle special projects as assigned.
• Willingness to travel globally up to 80% of the time.
• Establish and reinforce a strong HSE culture, ensuring compliance with laboratory and field operational SOPs.
• Collaborate with regional Service Delivery teams to ensure disciplined project management and execution support for strategic opportunities.
• Provide technical input to support tender preparation and commercial proposals when required.
• Support additional special projects and ad‑hoc initiatives aligned with business needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS degree in a Scientific Discipline or Chemical Engineering.
• Team player, motivated self‑starter with value‑selling capability aligned to technical differentiation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to multitask on multiple projects and work effectively under strict deadlines in dynamic environments.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on large projects.
• 15‑20 years of experience in production chemicals technology gained through field operations and/or technology environments (desired).
• Demonstrated understanding of Emulsion Breaker and Water Clarifier chemistry and their application in oilfield production systems (desired).
• Expertise in fluids‑separation field application selection and troubleshooting, supported by knowledge of production chemistry solutions (desired).
• Innovative mindset with the ability to influence and support R&D and product development strategies (desired).
• Effective collaboration across a global matrix organization (desired).
• Knowledge of laboratory and field SOPs related to fluids‑separation product selection (desired).
• Strong understanding of HSE compliance requirements for field operations and laboratory environments (desired).
• Knowledge of oilfield chemicals product lines, applications, and technologies (desired).
• Specialized knowledge of fluids‑separation chemical products, application techniques, and field‑based selection methodologies (desired).

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Professional development and leadership training.
• Financial and retirement programs, including eligibility for the Thrift Plan (401k).
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits.
• Choice of coverage options based on benefit elections, base salary level, and plan requirements.
• Potential additional compensation such as bonuses subject to applicable benefit plans or policies.