Field Specialist III

Baker Hughes•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you an expert in electric motors and VFD systems? Do you thrive in hands‑on 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 on‑site electrical support capabilities for a key continuous-process plant, and we’re looking for a senior‑level Electrical Field Service Engineer ready to take ownership of motor and VFD reliability. In this resident rotational role, you will serve as the primary technical authority for ABB motors and drive systems, supporting commissioning, troubleshooting, outage planning, and day‑to-day operational needs. This is an opportunity to apply deep electrical expertise in a stable, predictable rotation — without the constant travel typical of field service. You’ll work with industry‑leading OEM platforms, partner closely with plant engineering teams, and play a critical role in maintaining safe, reliable operations. Job Title: Senior Resident Electrical Field Service Engineer (Motor & VFD’s) – Night Shift Rotation: 14 Days On / 14 Days Off Location: On assignment: Corpus Christi, TX (plant site) Off rotation: Live anywhere in the U.S. Housing and meals provided during on-site rotation Work Schedule & Rotation 14 days on / 14 days off During on-site rotation: Night shift Monday–Saturday: 12-hour shifts Sunday: 8-hour shift No work required during off rotation unless agreed in advance Partner with the best: We are seeking an experienced Electrical Field Service Engineer to support a critical industrial plant in Corpus Christi on a 2-weeks-on / 2-weeks-off rotational schedule. This role is focused on commissioning, troubleshooting, and supporting electric motors and VFD systems, with primary emphasis on ABB electrical 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.

Requirements

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 VFDs
Troubleshoot electrical, controls, and drive system issues in an operating plant environment
Have to support planned outages, startups, and reliability events
Have to interface with plant operations, maintenance, and engineering teams
Have to Perform diagnostics using OEM software tools and field instrumentation
Have to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and OEM documentation
Have to document commissioning activities, findings, and corrective actions
Have to serve as the on-site electrical technical expert during assigned rotations
Support continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives as needed

Responsibilities

Supporting maintenance planning, pre-Outage, Outage and post-Outage planning activities with plant operators for ABB electric motors and VFDs
Assisting plant 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 (new, used or refurbished) for completeness, damage and corrective action

Benefits

Highly competitive hourly base pay, commensurate with experience, OEM expertise, and role scope
Overtime paid at 1.5×, including:
Overtime after 40 hours (Monday–Friday)
Overtime for extended Saturday hours
All Sunday hours paid at overtime rate
Rotational schedule providing extended time off each month
Housing and meals fully covered during 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.