Field Operator II

Baker Hughes • Mount Pleasant, SC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Baker Hughes is hiring a Wireline Field Operator to work at well sites and in the shop as part of its OFS Wireline Services Product Line. The role is fully competent in operator duties, including maintaining the unit, completing pre-job tasks, carrying out well-site operations and post-job duties, and training junior operators. The position involves customer-site work across locations, with schedules aligned to client working patterns and frequent regional travel, including occasional extended stays at remote locations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Heavy mechanical aptitude, including hands-on experience working with tools, equipment, engines, or other mechanical systems.
• At least 21 years of age to obtain ATF explosives certification.
• Ability to drive a manual (stick-shift) vehicle and a Class A or B CDL with Hazmat endorsement, or ability to pass the company’s manual-vehicle driving test and obtain a Class A or B CDL and/or Hazmat endorsement within six months of employment.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with customers and team members.
• Ability to work on call 24/7 and remain at well sites for extended periods.
• Ability to travel as required, including frequent regional travel and occasional extended stays at remote locations.
• Clean driving record and ability to pass a federal background check.
• Ability to use computers for communication, reporting, and other work-related tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Class A or B CDL with Hazmat endorsement at the time of hire.
• Demonstrated hands-on mechanical experience, such as equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, or repair work within the oil and gas industry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for jobs and perform tool maintenance and pre-job and post-job tool checkout.
• Rig up and rig down equipment at the well site.
• Service mechanical devices and build logging cable heads.
• Perforate cable heads and maintain tools.
• Maintain well-site and Department of Transportation records and communications as required by the District Manager.
• Promote and maintain good customer relations.
• Follow instructions for routine work and receive detailed instructions on well-site activities.
• Perform basic duties at the well site and in the shop.
• Drive company vehicles safely while observing company and government regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts for ballistics operations.
• Supervise and train other Field Operators while maintaining a high level of safety awareness at the well site.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
• Comprehensive private medical care options.
• Life insurance and disability programs.
• Tailored financial programs.
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits.
• Company-sponsored health and welfare programs.
• Thrift Plan (401k).
• Potential additional compensation such as bonuses, subject to applicable benefit plans or policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED