Field Specialist III
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
Resident Electrical Field Service Engineer (Motor & Variable Frequency Drives)
Lead Critical Electrical Reliability in a HighImpact Industrial Environment
Are you an expert in electric motors and Variable Frequency Drive systems
Do you thrive in handson field environments where your technical decisions directly protect plant uptime and operational safety
Join Our Electrical Field Service Team Supporting a Major Industrial Facility in Corpus Christi!
We are strengthening our onsite electrical support capabilities for a key continuousprocess plant and were looking for a seniorlevel Electrical Field Service Engineer ready to take ownership of motor and VFD this resident rotational role you will serve as the primary technical authority for ABB motors and drive systems supporting commissioning troubleshooting outage planning and daytoday operational needs.
This is an opportunity to apply deep electrical expertise in a stable predictable rotation without the constant travel typical of field service. Youll work with industryleading OEM platforms partner closely with plant engineering teams and play a critical role in maintaining safe reliable operations.
Partner with the best:
We are seeking an experiencedElectrical Field Service Engineerto support a critical industrial plant in Corpus Christi on a2-weeks-on / 2-weeks-off rotational schedule. This role is focused oncommissioning troubleshooting and supporting electric motors and VFD systems with primary emphasis onABBelectrical motors.
This position is ideal for an electrical FSE who enjoys hands-on technical work values schedule predictability and wants strong earning potential without continuous travel or permanent relocation.
As a SeniorResident Electrical Field Service Engineer you will be responsible for:
Supporting maintenance planning pre-OutageOutageand post-Outage planning activities with plant operators forABB electric motors and VFDs
Assistingplant operator with regular reviews of maintenance activities associated with ABB motors at the plant.
Troubleshooting electrical controls and drive system issues in an operating plant environment
Interfacing with plant operations maintenance and engineering teams
Performing diagnostics using OEM software tools and field instrumentation
Interpreting electrical schematics wiring diagrams and OEM documentation
Documenting activities findings and corrective actions
Serving as the on-site electrical technical expert during assigned rotations
Supporting continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives as needed
Providing assessment of Parts storage and maintenance and making necessary storage recommendations
Performing on-site inspection/review of parts (newusedor refurbished) for completenessdamageand corrective action
Fuel your passion
To be successful in this role you will:
Have experience with other major OEMs (e.g. Rockwell/Allen-Bradley Schneider Danfoss)
OEM EPC or owner/operator plant experience
Have exposure to Siemens PLCs or industrial controls
Have prior resident or rotational field service experience
Have experience supporting continuous-process industries (power refining chemical LNG manufacturing)
Have commission start up and support ABB and Siemens electric motors and VFDsexperience
Be able to troubleshoot electrical controls and drive system issues in an operating plant environment
Be able to support planned outages startups and reliability events
Be able to interface with plant operations maintenance and engineering teams
Be able to perform diagnostics using OEM software tools and field instrumentation
Be able to interpret electrical schematics wiring diagrams and OEM documentation
Be able to serve as the on-site electrical technical expert during assigned rotations
Why This Role
Strong compensation aligned with senior-level electrical FSE experience
Predictable rotational schedule with extended personal time off
No permanent relocationrequired
Work on industry-leading OEM platforms (ABB & Siemens)
High-impact role supporting critical plant equipment and operations
Work in a way that works for you
Location: Can be based anywhere in the US.
Rotation:14 Days On / 14 Days Off(in Corpus Christi TX)
Shift: Monday - Saturday (12AM-12PM) Sunday 8-hour shift
No workrequiredduring off rotation unless agreed in advance
Working with us
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
Working for you
Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input.
Join us and you can expect:
Highly competitive hourly base paycommensuratewith experience OEMexpertise and role scope.
Overtime paid at 1.5including all Sunday hours paid at overtime rate.
This role is structured to offer above-market earning potential for experienced electrical Field Service Engineers supporting critical plant operations.
Rotational scheduleproviding extended time off each month
Housing and meals fully coveredduring the 14-day on-site rotation in Corpus Christi
Travel to and from the site provided
Comprehensive benefits package including: Medical dental and vision coverage
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off and holidays (per company policy)
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.
You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections base salary level and specific requirements of each of these plans.
This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package which can be found here and is further eligible for 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: Field Specialist III - SVS - CTRLRequired Experience:
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About Company
Baker Hughes (NYSE: BKR) is an energy technology company that provides solutions for energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and with operations in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it sa ... View more