Field Specialist III

Baker Hughes•Corpus Christi, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead Critical Electrical Reliability in a High‑Impact Industrial Environment. Are you an expert in electric motors and Variable Frequency Drive 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. 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

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

Nice To Haves

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 experience

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