Field Service Mechanical Engineer

About This Role

Field Service Mechanical Engineers play a key role in delivering technical solutions at customer sites across North and South America, ensuring high standards for rotating equipment. The role involves performing inspections, alignments, installations, and rebuilds on generators, motors, and sync condensers, while collaborating with global teams and attending international trainings.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical inspections, maintenance, and repairs on generators per OEM standards
• Strip down, rebuild, fault-find, and overhaul large generators and related equipment
• Install and commission turbo-driven generators, sync condensers, and motors
• Conduct mechanical alignments and basic electrical tests using optical, laser, and electrical systems
• Interpret technical specifications and prepare method statements and customer reports
• Support winding specialists with in-situ winding repairs and rewinds
• Deliver solutions beyond the scope when required to meet customer needs

Requirements

• Hold an accredited Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification or equivalent experience
• Have 5+ years of hands-on experience with motors and/or generators
• Be self-sufficient, resourceful, and a strong problem solver
• Communicate effectively in spoken and written English
• Be willing to travel offshore and overseas for assignments and training
• Demonstrate initiative and confidence when operating independently on-site
• Lead by example in Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) practices
• Be a collaborative team player with the ability to work solo when needed

Benefits

• 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
• Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k)
• Additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies

Important Details

• Internal title: Field Specialist II - SVS

About the Company

Baker Hughes is 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, its innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.