Rotating Equipment Engineer

Baker Hughes • US-FL-OTHER FLORIDA, FL

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About The Position

Cordant from Baker Hughes provides software, services, and Bently Nevada condition-monitoring and protection hardware to support asset reliability across oil and gas, chemical, power generation, and other process industries. The Rotating Equipment Engineer supports customers through rotating machinery diagnostics, vibration data interpretation, and onsite technical service. The role evaluates machinery conditions using rotordynamic analysis, troubleshoots critical equipment, explains findings, and helps customers protect the health and reliability of their assets.

The position involves direct customer work, hands-on diagnostic and balancing activities, and exposure to complex rotating equipment. It requires extensive travel of up to 70% and includes significantly paid overtime. The position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment; work authorization sponsorship is unavailable. The Baker Hughes internal title is Services Specialist - On Site Services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• At least two years of industry experience.
• Availability for extensive travel of up to 70% and significantly paid overtime.
• Valid driver's license and passport, or ability to obtain a passport.
• Eligibility to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Eligibility to travel overseas and occasionally work on offshore platforms.
• Valid work authorization in the country of employment; the employer cannot sponsor work authorization for this role.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of reliability services.
• ISO certification in vibration analysis.
• Experience with rotating machinery vibration or diagnostics, rotordynamic analysis, predictive maintenance data acquisition and evaluation, machinery balancing, or alignment.
• Knowledge of rotating machinery operations, control systems, and machinery protection or management systems.
• Knowledge of Bently Nevada products and Cordant services.
• Mechanical troubleshooting experience and ability to read and interpret mechanical prints.
• Project management skills, Microsoft Office skills, and basic familiarity with computer networks.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for explaining technical concepts to business and technical audiences.
• Ability to work effectively with people and remain composed in demanding work conditions.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to conduct field service activities for machinery diagnostics and rotating equipment, with a focus on vibration analysis.
• Provide advanced technical support and root cause analysis for steam turbines, gas turbines, compressors, generators, pumps, and other critical rotating equipment.
• Provide technical expertise in vibration analysis, condition monitoring, and reliability solutions.
• Mentor and support the development of field service engineers.
• Support outages, turnarounds, startups, and maintenance events.
• Collaborate with commercial and engineering teams to identify business opportunities.
• Promote and ensure compliance with HSE standards and safe work practices.
• Prepare timely reports documenting findings and recommendations.
• Build trusted customer relationships by providing high-quality service and practical guidance on rotating equipment health.

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 eligibility for bonuses and other compensation under applicable plans and policies.

What This Job Offers

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