Machinery Diagnostics Field Service Engineer at Baker Hughes

Algiers, Algiers, Algeria

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Oil & Gas, Industrial Machinery, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

  • Graduate engineer from an accredited institution with a minimum 4-year technical degree (BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering preferred)
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Machinery Diagnostics Services Field Services
  • Certified Vibration Analyst level 2 or higher from an accredited Institute (preferred)
  • Knowledge and experience with mechanical vibration, rotating machinery vibration and/or diagnostics, rotor dynamic analysis, machinery balancing and alignment
  • Ability to interpret and understand machinery mechanical and electrical system drawings and specifications
  • Valid driving license and passport
  • Availability to travel up to 70% of the time, as required
  • Willing to work at customer plant sites for extended hours and travel widely within the geographic region with short notice
  • Ability to work in arduous temperature environments, heights, and perform all tasks while wearing required Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Ability to handle the physical strength and agility requirements of the job
  • Strong command of oral and written communication in English language, plus formal presentations
  • Exceptional computer skills, both hardware and software, plus MS Office software skills

Responsibilities

  • Providing leadership, technical direction, and assistance to the customer, user, and other field personnel in the diagnostic and long-term maintenance of Bently Nevada equipment and customers’ rotating machinery
  • Performing installations, commissioning, and troubleshooting of Bently Nevada Hardware and Software Products and Solutions at customer locations
  • Diagnosing machinery problems based upon available data (e.g., vibration, process, performance data, maintenance records, customer communications)
  • Completing timely standard service reports with documentation of findings/recommendations
  • Reacting to customer required travel in a timely manner, while bringing all required service equipment
  • Identifying proper installation of permanently installed transducers and monitors and installing transducers
  • Properly installing temporary shaft, casing, optical, and laser-based transducers to acquire additional machinery data, and professionally using MDS data acquisition instruments (e.g., ADRE408, Scout, System 1®) to acquire field data
  • Successfully extracting machinery data plots from MDS data acquisition instruments and System 1®
  • Recognizing good versus bad machinery vibration data and evaluating the overall quality of a data set
  • Recognizing and quantifying the severity of machinery vibration data in accordance with applicable industry standards (e.g., API, ISO)
  • Hands-on experience with field-balancing of critical machinery (e.g., steam & gas turbines, generators, compressors, pumps)
  • Performing a simple two-channel impact test using an impact hammer and an appropriate accelerometer to determine natural frequencies of structures, rotors, piping, and machinery support systems
  • Performing and interpreting Operating Deflection Shapes (ODS) and basic modal analysis
  • Collecting data for torsional analysis
  • Adhering to BH HSE at all work sites and conducting fieldwork in compliance with all applicable regulations and customer requirements

Skills

Bently Nevada
vibration analysis
rotating machinery diagnostics
System 1
ADRE408
Scout
transducer installation
data acquisition
machinery commissioning
troubleshooting
field service

Baker Hughes

Energy technology solutions for oil and gas

About Baker Hughes

Baker Hughes provides a wide range of services and products aimed at improving the performance and sustainability of businesses in the oil and gas industry. Their offerings include advanced technology solutions, consultancy services, and training programs that help clients optimize operations, enhance safety, and minimize environmental impact. The company focuses on machine asset management and health monitoring solutions, and their training services combine e-learning with classroom instruction to boost workforce competency. Unlike many competitors, Baker Hughes integrates sustainability into its core business model, emphasizing environmental, social, and governance principles. Their goal is to lead the transition to cleaner energy by reducing their carbon footprint and promoting diversity and inclusion within their workforce.

Houston, TexasHeadquarters
1972Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Consulting, EnergyIndustries

Risks

Increased competition in decarbonization technology could impact market share.
Geopolitical risks may affect operations in Namibia and Abu Dhabi.
New product launches may face challenges in market adoption due to competition.

Differentiation

Baker Hughes offers advanced technology solutions for optimizing oil and gas operations.
Their sustainability strategy integrates ESG principles, enhancing their market appeal.
The company provides a unique blend of e-learning and classroom training services.

Upsides

Collaboration with UC Berkeley could lead to innovative decarbonization solutions.
Expansion in Namibia and Abu Dhabi strengthens their global market presence.
Recent investments indicate strong investor confidence in Baker Hughes' growth.

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