Job Description

FIELD OPERATOR II

Do you enjoy working hands‑on in the field while supporting critical pipeline and process operations?
Are you motivated by performing safe, high‑quality field services in challenging environments?

Join our Team!

Baker Hughes is being recognized as a global energy technology company serving the oil and gas sector across more than 120 countries. Our Pipeline & Process Services (PPS) team is supporting customers through safe, reliable, and efficient execution of field services including testing, cleaning, commissioning, and maintenance of pipelines and process systems.

Partnering with the best

As a Field Operator II, you are performing hands‑on technical field activities under direct supervision while following detailed safety and operational instructions. You are supporting job preparation, equipment setup, operation, and maintenance activities for pipeline and process services. You are working in demanding field environments, operating company equipment safely, maintaining regulatory documentation, and supporting strong customer and team communication.

As Field Operator II, you are being responsible for:

• Performing job preparation activities including pre‑job and post‑job checks.
• Supporting load‑out, rig‑up, rig‑down, and field maintenance of PPS equipment.
• Assembling pipes, hoses, and pumping equipment using hand tools under supervision.
• Executing field services such as process or pipeline air drying, hydrostatic testing, chemical cleaning, oil flushing, nitrogen purging, pigging, umbilical services, and air blowing.
• Reading, understanding, and following P&IDs during field execution.
• Operating equipment includes liquid nitrogen pumps, air compressors and dryers, centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, nitrogen membranes, boosters, and launchers/receivers.
• Operating company vehicles and equipment safely in compliance with company policies and government regulations.
• Maintaining accurate regulatory and job‑related documentation as required.
• Communicating effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and customers to support safe and efficient operations.
• Performing physically demanding work in harsh environmental conditions.
• Arriving at jobsites or designated locations on time and prepared to work.
• Performing other related duties assigned.
  

Fueling your passion

To be successful in this role you are:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have basic knowledge of the oil and gas industry.
• Have good mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform hands‑on technical tasks.
• Have the ability to work well within a team and communicate effectively.
• Have the physical capability to perform strenuous labor in challenging environments.
• Have a valid driver’s license and are legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Have or are able to obtain a TWIC card.

Preferred / Nice to Have:

• Have a CDL Class A with tanker and hazmat endorsements.
• Have offshore certifications such as BOSIET or Rig Pass.
• Have industry‑related certifications relevant to PPS services.

Work in a way that works for you

We are recognizing that everyone is different and the way people want to work is varying. In this role, flexibility may be offered depending on project schedules, field needs, and customer requirements.

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. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

Onsite 70 to 80% of travel is required.

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 must 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 to Maintain knowledge of new developments and technologies of Lufkin and other manufacturers’ equipment to provide the highest standard of service.

• 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

This position requires current work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to provide or continue work authorization sponsorship for this role.

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: FIELD OPER II - PPS