Field Engineer – Drilling Services
Baker Hughes · Nairobi
Job description
About the role
Baker Hughes is seeking a Field Engineer to join its regional Drilling Services team. You will work on‑site with customers, leading projects and mentoring junior engineers while delivering industry‑leading drilling solutions.
Key responsibilities
- Act as project leader and mentor for junior field engineers on well‑site activities.
- Provide direct instruction, supervision, and technical advice to customers and third‑party colleagues.
- Identify and recommend appropriate products and services for simple to complex drilling applications.
- Execute assigned duties in compliance with Baker Hughes HSE policies, legal requirements, and core values.
- Travel to rig sites, customer facilities, meetings and training events as needed.
Required profile
- Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in drilling operations, preferably as a Directional Driller (DD) with DDx experience.
- RPS experience preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving and organizational abilities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work within a global matrix organization and travel frequently.
Required skills
- Drilling operations
- Directional Drilling (DD)
- DDx (Directional Drilling Extension)
- RPS (Rotary Pressure Stimulation) experience
What we offer
- Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
- Comprehensive private medical care options.
- Life insurance and disability programmes.
- Opportunities for professional development within a global energy leader.
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