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Field Specialist - ALS

Baker Hughes
Nairobi, KE Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Description

FIELD SPECIALIST - ARTIFICIAL LIFT SYSTEMS (ALS) Baker Hughes About This Opportunity Are you ready to take your technical expertise into the field and make a direct impact on our customers' operations? Baker Hughes' Oilfield Services division is seeking a Field Specialist to join our dynamic Field Service team. You'll work hands-on with intelligent, connected technologies that monitor and control energy extraction assets, providing the technical support that keeps our clients' operations running smoothly and efficiently. The Role In this position, you'll be stationed onsite at customer locations, delivering expert installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Electrical Submersible Pumps (ESP) and associated equipment across both offshore and onshore oil and water well environments. You may work independently at times, taking ownership of critical technical responsibilities that directly affect well productivity and equipment longevity. Your key responsibilities will include: • Inspecting, assembling and overseeing installation of various ESP submersible equipment, supervising tubing installation and cable banding while monitoring electrical system integrity throughout the process • Monitoring, diagnosing and testing downhole ESP equipment to maximize well productivity and extend equipment life • Calculating required surface voltage specifications, directing transformer connections and wire sizing, configuring surface equipment and verifying all safety systems are properly installed and operational • Inspecting, diagnosing and repairing ESP submersible equipment, identifying root causes of problems and performing field repairs while providing customers with actionable recommendations • Executing specialized electrical work including Variable Speed Drive (VSD) repairs, downhole pressure system troubleshooting, switchboard controller conversions and voltage analysis equipment installation • Performing comprehensive maintenance, inspections, testing and commissioning of ESP and other artificial lift equipment systems What We're Looking For To succeed in this role, you should have: • A two-year technical diploma or equivalent qualification • Minimum two years of hands-on experience with ESP submersible equipment • Proven experience in maintenance, troubleshooting and fault diagnosis of artificial lift equipment and systems • Working knowledge of Variable Speed Drives (VSD) and automated systems • A genuine customer service orientation with demonstrated ability to guide customers through complex technical decisions • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both internal and external stakeholders Why Join Baker Hughes We've been revolutionizing the energy industry for over a century, operating across 120+ countries with solutions that make energy safer, cleaner and more efficient. We invest in our people because we know our success depends on developing engaged teams who bring their authentic selves to work. What We Offer • Flexible work-life balance policies and wellbeing initiatives designed around your needs • Comprehensive private medical coverage options • Life insurance and disability protection programs • Tailored financial planning support • Additional elected and voluntary benefits to customize your package Baker Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.