Field Engineer – Upstream Chemicals

Are you passionate about solving complex production challenges and making an impact directly in the field?

Would you like to develop your technical expertise while working with innovative chemical solutions that improve customer performance?

Our Upstream Chemicals team partners with customers to optimize production, improve asset performance, and address critical operational challenges across the energy value chain. Through innovative technologies, technical expertise, and field execution excellence, we help customers maximize efficiency, reliability, and production outcomes. Our team combines hands‑on field experience with engineering and chemical solutions to deliver measurable value where it matters most.

As a Field Engineer I, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting our Fluids Separation business while working directly with customers to solve real production challenges. As part of Baker Hughes’ LEAD Development Program, you will develop the technical, commercial, and leadership skills required for a successful engineering career through structured learning, field exposure, and cross‑functional collaboration. This role provides a unique opportunity to build technical expertise, contribute to innovative solutions, and see the direct impact of your work on customer operations and production performance.

• Supporting field operations by troubleshooting chemical programs and production facilities to improve system performance.
• Identifying opportunities to optimize production systems through operational, chemical, and process improvements.
• Planning, executing, and evaluating field trials for new chemical technologies in real operating environments.
• Supporting the deployment and scale‑up of successful solutions across customer assets.
• Working directly with customers to communicate technical findings, recommendations, and performance results.
• Building long‑term customer relationships through technical support and service excellence.
• Developing expertise in fluids separation technologies under the mentorship of experienced Subject Matter Experts.
• Gaining exposure to multiple Upstream Chemicals product lines, including Flow Assurance, Production Optimization, and Integrity Management.
• Supporting internal knowledge‑sharing initiatives and customer training activities.
• Participating in the LEAD Development Program to build technical, business, leadership, and customer engagement capabilities.
• Maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, compliance, and execution excellence in all field activities.

• Have a recent degree in Engineering or Science, preferably in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrate strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
• Be comfortable working in field environments and remote operating locations.
• Have hands‑on experience gained through co‑op placements, internships, laboratory work, operations, or field‑based assignments.
• Possess strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Demonstrate initiative, accountability, and the ability to own and execute projects.
• Show a strong desire to learn, develop technical expertise, and build a long‑term career in the field.

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer flexible working patterns when possible, while ensuring business and customer needs remain our priority. Talk to us about the flexible…