Machinery Diagnostics Field Engineer / Rotating Equipment Field Engineer

Baker Hughes • Washington, NV

1d • $79,490 - $170,670 • Hybrid

About The Position

Cordant from Baker Hughes offers a plant-wide, holistic suite of software, services, and Bently Nevada condition monitoring and protection hardware that helps achieve the highest level of asset reliability possible. Our solutions for pre-commissioning, commissioning, and maintenance shutdowns include specialized services for Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Chemical, and other process industries. As a Machinery Diagnostics Field Engineer, you will be providing customers complete service solutions to address their critical rotating machinery assets, protection, and monitoring system. This will include evaluating machinery condition based on rotor dynamic analysis.

Requirements

• Have a bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical Engineering a plus)
• Have minimum 2 years of industry experience with large rotating equipment such as turbine generators (steam, heavy-duty gas, aeroderivative, and/or hydro), compressors, axial or centrifugal fans, or similar equipment.
• Be available for extensive travel (up to 70%) and significant over-time (paid).
• Possess a valid driver's license and passport (or able to obtain a passport).
• Be eligible to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential).
• Be eligible to travel overseas and/or work on offshore platforms on occasion.
• This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time.

Nice To Haves

• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of reliability engineering, turbine engineering and systems, refinery mechanical engineering, and/or rotating equipment engineering.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience in one or more of the following areas: Mechanical vibration analysis, Rotating machinery vibration diagnostics, Rotordynamic analysis, Predictive Maintenance (PdM) data acquisition and evaluation, Machinery balancing and precision alignment
• ISO-certified Vibration Analyst preferred.
• Proven mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities, with a hands-on approach and the ability to perform effectively in demanding and high-pressure environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in the use of basic electrical testing instruments, including voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and similar diagnostic tools.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from mechanical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of rotating machinery operation, control systems, and associated equipment.
• Understanding of machinery condition monitoring, protection, and asset management systems.
• Knowledge of Bently Nevada products and Cordant™ services is highly desirable.
• Proficient computer skills, including familiarity with computer networking concepts and systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing machinery problems based upon vibration data, operational data, and customer communications.
• Travel to customer sites to provide supporting service.
• Completing timely reports that identify findings and provide recommendations to the customer.
• Building relationships with customers to provide a high-level of service delivery, becoming their trusted advisor for their rotating equipment health.
• Calculating and overseeing placement of balance weights.
• Applying Health, Safety, and Environment (HS&E) standards and procedures.

Benefits

• Working flexible hours – flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits
• Health & welfare programs
• Thrift Plan (401k)
• Short-term incentive plan
• Bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level