Field Engineer Trainee (LEAD Program)

About the role

Baker Hughes, an energy technology company active in over 120 countries, offers the LEAD (Learn, Excel, Achieve, Develop) Field Engineer Development Program in Nairobi. It is a strategic, accelerated three-and-a-half-year program for recent engineering graduates who want a career in field engineering, combining classroom learning, field execution, mentoring and real-world customer operations.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in technical bootcamps, on-the-job training and competency-based development
• Run field operations alongside experienced engineers in live operating environments
• Deploy, operate, troubleshoot and maintain technical equipment and services
• Apply procedures and make decisions in dynamic, high-pressure situations
• Support customers and field crews during critical operations
• Work with operational teams, service delivery personnel and customers to deliver work successfully
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and system-level challenges
• Travel and rotate across multiple operational environments
• Take part in mentoring, job shadowing, cross-functional rotations and developmental projects
• Progress through defined competency levels and complete a capstone project and graduation milestones

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (all disciplines) obtained within the last 12 months
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 (or equivalent)
• Fluent written and spoken English with excellent communication skills
• Willingness to travel extensively and work rotational schedules
• Comfortable in fast-paced, unpredictable environments with a strong safety mindset
• Legally entitled to work in the country of application without sponsorship

What we offer

• Structured technical training and field coaching
• Mentorship from experienced technical leaders
• Competency-based career progression and visibility to senior leaders
• Leadership development, project experience and clear career pathways after graduation