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Field Engineer GEN - Drilling Services

CompanyBaker Hughes
LocationKenya
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 23, 2026
About The Company
Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) is an energy technology company that provides solutions for energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. We harness the power of engineering, data, and science to redefine what's possible. Our diverse portfolio of equipment and service capabilities span the energy and industrial value chain. Our two operating segments, Oilfield Services & Equipment (OFSE) and Industrial & Energy Technology (IET), are organized based on the nature of our markets and customers, and consist of similar products and services. Visit us at bakerhughes.com to learn more.
About the Role

Field Engineer GEN - Drilling Services

Would you like be a part of our regional Drilling Services Team

Do you enjoy being part of a successful team?

Join our innovating Field  Service team

Our Drilling services Team provides industry-leading products and services that optimize the extraction, production, and processing of energy. We help a diverse range of customers across the value chain to reduce operating costs and improve productivity.

Partner with the best

Under broad direction provides resolution to a diverse scope and range of complex problems at the well site where analysis of data requires having a broad knowledge of the product line(s) tool(s) and/or service.  Work is evaluated upon completion by a Field Supervisor, local Operations Management and the external Customer to ensure objectives have been met.

You will be responsible for:

  • Acting as a project leader and mentors junior field engineers. 
  • Providing direct instruction and supervision to junior field engineers on day-to-day well site work and activities.
  • Providing advice and direction to external customer and third-party wellsite colleagues as appropriate.
  • Executing other related duties as assigned.
  • Conducting all business activities in accordance with Baker Hughes HSE policies, Legal Compliance requirements and Baker Hughes Core Values.

Fuel your passion.

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Have a Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
  • Have at least 5 years of experience in drilling operations as DD.
  • DDx experience preferred.
  • RPS experience preferred.
  • Be skilled in drilling operations and applications
  • Able to identify the proper product and service for simple to complex applications
  • Have the ability to work in a global matrix organization.
  • Have excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Have exceptional organizational, analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Have the ability to travel (potential for travel to rig sites, customer facilities, meetings, trainings, etc.).

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too.

This role is working with our customer at on-site locations on rotational basis

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

  • 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

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: FIELD ENG GEN - DRS
Key Skills
Drilling OperationsDirectional DrillingProject LeadershipMentoringProblem SolvingAnalytical SkillsCommunicationPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsHSE Compliance
Categories
EngineeringEnergyManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Work-life balance policiesWellbeing activitiesPrivate medical careLife insuranceDisability programsFinancial programs
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The role involves providing technical resolution for complex problems at well sites and acting as a project leader. Responsibilities include mentoring junior field engineers and providing guidance to external customers and third-party colleagues.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
67419
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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